Mitchell McClenaghan must rank in the top echelon of "motivated New Zealand cricketers" if he's selected for the first one-day international against England.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has revealed how the Kiwis used a media storm to put the squeeze on England during the World Cup.

New Zealand will get few better opportunities to indulge in their fearless brand of cricket than the five-match.

What a curious situation New Zealand Cricket finds itself in, poised to flag a five-dayer in favour of three ODIs next summer, writes David Leggat.

After the events of the drawn two-test series with England, will we see much change from New Zealand in the One Dayers?

New Zealand Cricket are reportedly in negotiations to drop one home test against Australia this summer in favour of three Chappell-Hadlee one-day internationals.

Three facts suggest the perception that this is NZ's best test era has extended into reality.

In the latest accolade attributed to Brendon McCullum, he has become New Zealand's most successful test captain by win percentage.

Andrew Alderson and Willy Nicholls review of New Zealand's first away win against England in 16 years.

British media optimism about the state of the English cricket team has crashed after New Zealand's impressive win at Headingley.

Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum talks about the latest test match.

Andrew Alderson lists three key moments from the final day of the Black Caps' win over England at Headingley.

It is New Zealand's first away win against England in 16 years, second at Headingley, fifth away in 54 attempts and ninth overall in 101 tests between the countries.

Brendon McCullum channelled chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov, Kane Williamson aped slip aficionado Mark Taylor and Tom Latham mimicked expert short leg David Boon.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has given the Black Caps high praise, saying the side's approach to test cricket could revolutionise the game.

New Zealand delivered their best all-round day of the series to take what should be an unassailable grip on the second test against England at Headingley.

The appointments to Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit come after New Zealand's unprecedented success in the Cricket World Cup at home in February and March.

New Zealand put on the equivalent of a circus act for patrons on the opening day of the second test against England, led by debutant ringmaster Luke Ronchi's 88 from 70 balls.

The second test lies in the balance at Headingley as England trail the Black Caps by 97 runs at stumps on day two.

Luke Ronchi has made an impact for New Zealand in coloured clothing and he transferred that to the test arena on debut against England yesterday.

Mark Craig could have significant responsibility at Headingley on a pitch that is dry on top and could break up on days four and five.