Among the thoughts to exercise the national selectors' minds after they've tucked into the turkey next week, two stand out.

NZ skipper unhappy with McLean Park pitch that continues to support batsman over bowler.

Run accumulation continues to give NZ skipper Daniel Vettori an uneasy feeling.

Man of the match Dan Vettori remains unconvinced about sticking at No 6 long term in the New Zealand test batting lineup.

Tis the season to be jolly, and it's been a jolly good year for the All Blacks and our rugby union.

Martin Guptill emerges as accidental hero with the ball after his double breakthrough yesterday.

New Zealanders rewarded after long day in the field.

Live updates from day four of third test between the Black Caps and Pakistan in Napier.

Daniel Vettori made another crucial contribution but it is his Pakistan spin rival who could have the biggest bearing on the third test.

NZ will want to banish any sinking feeling of history repeating as they start the fourth day against Pakistan today.

Live updates from day three of third test between the Black Caps and Pakistan.

Vettori’s move up the order pays off as he and Brendon McCullum combine to put NZ in a strong position.

The Black Caps bowlers have ripped through Pakistan's batting line-up on the opening morning of the second test in Napier. Follow the action live.

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori likes the look of the McLean Park pitch for today's test series decider.

The most brutally honest comment in the lead-up to today's third cricket Test in Napier came from the local groundsman.

All's well in the seam bowling department - but for how long? asks David Leggat.