Australia's vice-captain Michael Clarke put a horror fortnight behind him, scoring his 14th test century at the Basin Reserve today.

The Black Caps will have to overcome their poor recent record at the Basin Reserve when the first test starts today.

NZ captain Daniel Vettori has hinted at a debut for Northern Districts seamer Brent Arnel in tomorrow's first test against Australia.

Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor and pace bowler Tim Southee have climbed the world cricket rankings.

Michael Clarke left behind the Lara Bingle circus in Sydney only to be greeted by another at Wellington airport today.

Michael Clarke leaves Sydney for New Zealand to rejoin the Australian cricket squad.

The Black Caps selectors have recalled Central Districts batsman Mathew Sinclair for the two-match test series against Australia.

Satisfied with increased security measures, Shane Bond will soon join his IPL side.

New Zealand climbed off the canvas to snatch a dead rubber victory against Australia in a controversy-packed Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day cricket finale tonight.

Can the Black Caps restore some pride with a win in today's 5th and final ODI at Westpac Stadium in Wellington?

Black Caps off-spinner Nathan McCullum may get a chance in tomorrow's fifth and final match in Wellington.

Australia deservedly retained the Chappell Hadlee Trophy with a six-wicket win in the fourth ODI at Eden Park last night.

nzherald.co.nz reporter Michael Dickison is roaming the crowds at the crucial fourth one-dayer between NZ and Australia at Eden Park.

Australia must beat a revised target of 200 runs off 34 overs to beat the Black Caps in Auckland tonight. Follow the action live.

Opener Peter Ingram has been dropped from the Black Caps squad for the final two one-day internationals against Australia.

NZ coach Mark Greatbatch admits some of his cricketers are struggling to cope with the current schedule amid a mounting injury toll.