By almost any measure, England's new star batter is in the process of breaking the mould

"Every time he turns out there, he's one of the main guys you throw the ball to when you feel like you need a wicket," Stokes says

Captain hopeful of playing unchanged XI but Robinson reports soreness in knee

"Cricket to me is obviously my life as well but it is nothing compared to what people are going through at the moment"

England wicketkeeper says there is "no point stressing" over the possibility of losing his place

His returns have dipped as the McCullum-Stokes partnership has flourished, but he's finding his niche in the side once more

Matt Henry is available for the second Test against England; Ish Sodhi and Jacob Duffy have been released from the squad

Their superstars make it a point to deflect individual praise onto the entire team and that mindset is paying off big time

He has always been able to bowl these unreal spells, but this one was doubly special

Four-wicket haul on second day keeps Robinson's Test average below 20 and clinches first-innings lead

BJ Watling's successor plays fire-fighter then fire-starter to reduce first-innings deficit

Charge for four then straight six off Southee underline Brook's skill, poise and self-confidence

He maintains that Test cricket is still the pinnacle and is currently not fully swayed into the pull of franchise leagues

Blair Tickner will make his Test debut in Mount Maunganui, while Stuart Broad will line up alongside James Anderson

New Zealand series presents the latest challenge of Stokes' tenure as captain

Ben Stokes' focus on "picking his moment" to make his own impact with the ball

Fifteen years on from breakthrough tour, fast bowler recalls guest appearance in NZ domestic cricket

Mount Maunganui hasn't been affected too badly, but both sets of players have been forced to train indoors

Vithushan Ehantharajah's diary from England's Test tour of New Zealand

The England pacer, who should continue to take on new-ball duties in New Zealand, has particular issues with the ball used in day-night Tests