Australian commentators take issue with Black Caps skipper's tactics, saying: "It looks like he's trying to justify his reputation."

The stat bandied about yesterday was that Australia have played either England or India 27 times since the Black Caps were last in Australia for a test series. That's ridiculous.

Mel Cairns denies lying to protect her husband as she gives evidence via video link from Australia.

Day one at the Gabba goes to Australia, with David Warner and Usman Khawaja cracking centuries to leave the Black Caps well on the back foot.

All the action from the opening test at the 'Gabba in Brisbane.

For a while in November 1985, Australia was definitely a great place to be a Kiwi.

Chris Cairns' response after prosecution asks him why Black Caps captain would give false evidence in court to "stitch you up".

The opening test of their series against Australia will be played on the same pitch used for the famous Hadlee test of 1985.

30 years on: The 'Gabba test

New Zealand have settled on their side for the opening Test against Australia with Doug Bracewell grabbing the final pace berth on offer.

"There's a misconception around how sports people are close. You see the euphoria, the hugs. But it's a workplace environment," Chris Cairns tells trial.

Andrew Alderson and Dylan Cleaver look back on the 1985 'Gabba test when Richard Hadlee led New Zealand to a test win over Australia.

Just four bowlers are ranked ahead of Trent Boult in the world of test cricket. Only two stand ahead of him in the ODI game.

David Leggat gives five reasons why the Black Caps should be upbeat, and five reasons to be wary of Australia.

The fiery Australian opener has paid out on New Zealand's skipper today, laying the platform for a juicy opening test confrontation at the Gabba.

Steve Smith has given his New Zealand rival Brendon McCullum a verbal slap and promised no holding back.

After months of deliberation following Australia's batting calamity in the Ashes, Smith will move to No4 to make room for Usman Khawaja.

After a disrupted build-up, due to the sub-standard pitch at Blacktown in Sydney, New Zealand will likely face a Brisbane wicket with customary bounce and carry.

The test cricket series between the countries, like tomorrow's Rugby World Cup final, has its possible game-breaker matchups.

Nathan McCullum is set to retire from international cricket at the end of the summer.