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 19 NZPA - After two false starts, Brent Arnel thought this test cricket lark was a bit easy.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Wellington, March 19 NZPA - Michael Clarke soaked up a standing Basin Reserve ovation then doffed his cap to his ex-fiancee as he ground New Zealand's bowlers into submission in the first cricket test here today.

Wellington, March 19 NZPA - Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and chose to bat first in the first cricket test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve here today.

Wellington, March 18 NZPA - Teams and factbox for tomorrow's first cricket test between New Zealand and Australia at the Basin Reserve here (11am start NZT):-

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Wellington, March 18 NZPA - New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori has hinted at a debut for Northern Districts seamer Brent Arnel in tomorrow's first test against Australia here.

Wellington, March 16 NZPA - Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor and pace bowler Tim Southee have climbed the world cricket rankings, after the five-match Chappell-Hadlee series against Australia.

Mitchell Johnson returns to the top 10; Tim Southee also on the move

Chris Gayle rises to fourth position while Ross Taylor is back into the top 20

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Wellington, March 14 NZPA - Australia's test cricket side are braced for slow New Zealand pitches but say Daniel Vettori will be a handful on whatever surface is presented in the next fortnight.