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NZ moving on from test failure - coach
NZ coach Mike Hesson doesn’t believe the Ross Taylor saga had a significantly undue effect on his team.

Cricket: McCullum all praise for bowlers
South Africa’s formidable fast-bowling trio of Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Morne Steyn got high praise for their handiwork from Black Caps' skipper Brendon McCullum after the three-day test at Newlands today.

Black Caps crash to innings defeat
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has praised the determination of century-maker Dean Brownlie.

Cricket greats react to Black Caps' 45
To find out just how bad New Zealand's first test total against South Africa was, APNZ quizzed four former players for their views on the carnage.

Martin: Harsh words weren't needed
Senior seamer Chris Martin praised New Zealand's far better allround application after a much-improved day's test cricket at Newlands.

Horror day for Black Caps
New Zealand's horror opening day of the test series against South Africa ranks among the worst in modern times.

Bond tells selectors to get smarter
Bowling coach Shane Bond wants New Zealand to become smarter in how it uses its best bowling resources.

Franklin eyes more Cape Town history
The last time James Franklin was in Cape Town he hit his only test century and remains in the New Zealand, and international, record books for it.

Cricket: McClenaghan joins Black Caps test squad
Fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan will remain in South Africa for the upcoming two-test series to replace the injured Tim Southee, who is out for up to six weeks after injuring his thumb.

Cricket: NZ's top five Twenty20 centuries
After Martin Guptill's match-winning ton, APNZ's Daniel Richardson and Kris Shannon take a look back at the five best tons by Kiwis in Twenty20 matches.