Auckland, March 11 NZPA - New Zealand were dismissed for 238 off just 44.1 overs after being sent into bat by Australia in the fourth Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day cricket international here today.

After Brendon McCullum got the hosts off to a flying start with 61, the New Zealand middle order collapsed as they were dismissed inside the 50-over mark for a second consecutive match.

Only a late flurry from No 9 Daryl Tuffey, who hit four sixes in his 34 off 17 balls, saved New Zealand from total embarrassment.

All the Australian bowlers chipped in, with spinner Nathan Hauritz taking three for 46 off eight overs after Tuffey hit him for three consecutive sixes.

Mitchell Johnson, James Hopes and Shane Watson took two wickets each.

If Australia chase down their target of 239 they will retain the trophy 3-1 with one match remaining.