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Australia beat New Zealand by three wickets to win the second Test – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Alex Carey’s unbeaten 98 saw Australia home as the tourists wrapped up victory in Christchurch and a 2-0 series sweep

The Guardian - AU

2nd Test: Late fightback by New Zealand's seamers sets up exciting finale against Australia

NEW DELHI: Australia found themselves 202 runs away from victory with six wickets in hand at the conclusion of day three of the second Test in Christchurch, setting the stage for an enthralling finale after New Zealand seized momentum with late bowling exploits.

The Times of India

Third innings woe hits Australia again as NZ eye win

In Wellington, Test captain Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald lamented Australia's third innings lapses. In Christchurch, it happened again.

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New Zealand v Australia: second Test, day three – as it happened

New Zealand set Australia 279 runs for victory, before taking four quick wickets through Matt Henry and Ben Sears

The Guardian - AU

Shellshocked Australia on the brink in second Test

Australia are 4-77 chasing 279 for victory in the second Test after New Zealand's day of dominance at Hagley Oval.

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Watch: 'SUPERMAN' Glenn Phillips' spectacular catch stuns cricket world

NEW DELHI: New Zealand cricketer Glenn Phillips left fans and teammates alike in awe with a sensational catch during the second day of the second Test against Australia at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Saturday.

The Times of India

New Zealand v Australia: second Test, day two – as it happened

New Zealand have fought back to finish day two on 134-2 after Matt Henry took 7-68 while Australia were dismissed for 256

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NZ stand up in second Test, lead Australia by 40

Tom Latham has led a New Zealand fightback in the second Test at Hagley Oval, after Marnus Labuschagne's 90 gave Australia a 94-run first-innings lead.

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2nd Test: Hazlewood's five-wicket haul propels Australia on eventful opening day against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Paceman Josh Hazlewood emerged as the star performer, claiming a five-wicket haul to put Australia in a commanding position against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch after a wicket-laden opening day of the second Test.

The Times of India

Kane Williamson and Tim Southee celebrate landmark 100th Test caps against Australia

NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson, New Zealand's leading Test run-scorer, and Tim Southee, their second-highest wicket-taker in the format, both donned their 100th Test caps on Friday during the ICC World Test Championship series against Australia in Christchurch.

The Times of India

New Zealand v Australia: second Test, day one – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Australia took charge of the second Test after a dominant day with the ball, spearheaded by Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc

The Guardian - AU

Marais Erasmus to retire from international umpiring after distinguished career

NEW DELHI: South Africa's Marais Erasmus, a distinguished figure in international cricket umpiring, will bid farewell to his role after officiating in the second and final Test between New Zealand and Australia in Christchurch, beginning on Friday.

The Times of India

Australia 'turns momentum' of SailGP season in Sydney

Tom Slingsby's Australia will look to reprise their winning ways when the SailGP travels to Christchurch next month.

AAP

Benji's Tigers win first-up but RTS stars in NRL return

Wests Tigers have won their first NRL trial game under new coach Benji Marshall, taking care of the Warriors 18-16 in Christchurch.

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Bushfire threatening homes near Christchurch, NZ

More than 100 properties in Christchurch's south have been evacuated as firefighters look to contain a bushfire.

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Ardern to continue as New Zealand terror envoy

Jacinda Ardern will stay in her role as special envoy to the Christchurch Call into 2024 after a meeting with Prime Minister Chris Luxon.

The Times of India

'Nuksaan hua hai': Mohammad Rizwan's honest take on split with opening partner Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: As Pakistan succumbed to their fourth straight T20I defeat against New Zealand in Christchurch on Friday, opener Mohammad Rizwan admitted that the recent changes in the team combination have hurt their side.

The Times of India

4th T20I: Devon Conway ruled out against Pakistan due to COVID

NEW DELHI: Hours before the match in Christchurch on Friday, New Zealand's opener Devon Conway was declared out of the fourth Twenty20 International against Pakistan due to a positive COVID-19 test.

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Brickbat: Quite an Expensive Sandwich

Australian authorities fined 77-year-old New Zealand resident June Armstrong $3,300 (U.S. $2,034) for bringing a chicken sandwich into the country. Armstrong bought the sandwich, which was sealed, at the Christchurch airport and put it into her backpack intending to eat it on her flight. But she forgot about it until…

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100 schoolkids in New Zealand go viral after prize day performance of Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven

Parents wishing to send their offspring to a school with a decent music programme may wish to relocate to Christchurch

Newsroom.co.nz

A new dawn for Chch council after mystery and mayhem

Chief executive Dawn Baxendale is gone but why did Christchurch City Councillors back her for so long?

Newsroom.co.nz

Christchurch councillors' secret show of hands on selling city assets

Straw poll of councillors is taken at closed-door workshops, despite Ombudsman's concerns about councils excluding public from key meetings. David Williams reports.

The Independent UK

Three arrested after ‘racially aggravated’ confrontation with protesters

A 57-year old from Surbiton, south west London; a 61-year old from West Molesey, Surrey; and a 33-year old from Christchurch, Dorset were arrested.

Newsroom.co.nz

Captain’s astonishing return to the Fern

After an interminable comeback from injuries, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson thought she’d never wear the silver fern again - till she led the FAST5 Ferns to a netball world final, Suzanne McFadden writes from Christchurch.

Newsroom.co.nz

Christchurch council tiptoes over stadium funding

Christchurch City Council makes a belated plea for help to pay for its $683m stadium, Te Kaha

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