By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Napier, Dec 14 NZPA - Martin Guptill revelled in his surprise change of job description before one of New Zealand's frontline bowlers added a potential twist to third cricket test against Pakistan at McLean Park here today.

Napier, Dec 14 NZPA - Pakistan are 347 for four in their second innings at stumps on the fourth day of the third cricket test against New Zealand at McLean Park here today, holding an overall lead of 99 runs.

I'm tired of reading about Tiger but alas most of the golf reporting fraternity are still at. Maybe they're like me and can't find anything more interesting to write about at this less exciting time of the year, golf-wise

Napier, Dec 14 NZPA - Play resumed in the third cricket test between New Zealand and Pakistan after a one-hour rain delay.

The fourth day is scheduled to continue to 8pm. Pakistan resume on 331 for three -- a lead of 83. Mohammad Yousuf is unbeaten on 89, Umar Akmal 36.

Wellington, Dec 14 NZPA - Plunket Shield cricket leaders Northern Districts needed more than help from above to avert a heavy loss to Canterbury in Hamilton today.

Wellington, Dec 14 NZPA - The outcome still hangs in the balance but Auckland threaten to secure their first points of the Plunket Shield cricket season against Otago tomorrow.

Napier, Dec 14 NZPA - Rain has delayed play in the fourth day of the third test between New Zealand and Pakistan at McLean Park here today.

Pakistan were 331 for three in their second innings -- a lead of 83 -- when rain arrived midway through the final session.

Wellington, Dec 14 NZPA - Central Districts face a tough day at the office to save their Plunket Shield cricket match against Wellington tomorrow.

Surf boats will be the common link when the Vodafone Warriors and the Blues hit the water to face off in a rugby league v rugby union battle at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday).

Napier, Dec 14 NZPA - Rain has interrupted play in the middle session of the fourth day of the third cricket test between New Zealand and Pakistan at McLean Park here today.

Pakistan were 229 for two in their second innings, a deficit of 19, when a light shower swept the ground.