By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Wellington, March 22 NZPA - Brendon McCullum was poised for a restless sleep, six runs short of his fifth test century after an heroic rescue act left New Zealand to fight another day in the first cricket test against Australia here.

Wellington, March 22 NZPA - Rain forced a 30-minute delay to the fourth day of the first cricket test as New Zealand battle to avoid an innings defeat against Australia here.

Wellington, March 22 NZPA - Rain has delayed the start of the fourth day of the first cricket test as New Zealand battle to avoid an innings defeat against Australia.

Wellington, March 22 NZPA - As the New Zealand cricket selectors ponder two ordinary batting collapses, their faith will be sorely tested as they pick a squad for the second test in Hamilton this week.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Wellington, March 21 NZPA - New Zealand's cricket team admitted frustration at the umpire decision review system after captain Daniel Vettori fronted match referee Javagal Srinath during today's play in the first test against Australia.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Wellington, March 21 NZPA - Coach Mark Greatbatch called on his remaining batsmen to go down fighting as New Zealand stare at a heavy first cricket test defeat inside four days against Australia.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Wellington, March 21 NZPA - New Zealand's two most senior players and the Wellington weather are all that stand between Australia and a massive first cricket test win after a dire third day for the hosts.

Wellington, March 21 NZPA - A Doug Bollinger five-wicket haul sparked a New Zealand batting collapse as they were dismissed for a paltry 157 in their first innings, early on the third day of the first cricket test against Australia here today.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Wellington, March 20 NZPA - Captain Daniel Vettori again holds the New Zealand cricket team's fate in his hands after his batting fightback saved their blushes in the first test against Australia here today.

Wellington, March 20 NZPA - Marcus North reached his fourth test century as Australia declared their first innings at 459 for five on the second day of the first cricket test against New Zealand here today.