Lynn McConnell

Hamilton and Hawke's Bay stake early claim

Umpires in the firing line in Auckland

New Zealand in trouble, face vital morning session

Tuffey gets due reward for fine bowling effort

Fleming has chance to make a batting statement

Young guard gives Pakistan batting impetus

New Zealand still to learn the needs of home advantage

Auckland honours three local legends

Richardson twinge extends Kiwi concerns

A toss up on new pitch

Pitch concerns now override state of attrition

Ijaz Ahmed not expected to make it in time for first Test

Hawke Cup semi-finals at weekend

Saeed Anwar returning home tomorrow

Pakistan confidence will not be affected by embarrassing loss

Vettori ruled out of first Test, probably the series

O'Connor on comeback trail

Shackleton appointed chairman in Canterbury

Pakistan staring down the barrel of defeat by NZ A

Nevin picks up a record with more chances to come