Black Caps crush Proteas in first Test

New Zealand thrashed South Africa by an innings and 276 runs in just seven sessions in Christchurch.

Watch: Proteas weren't up for the fight – Philander

Vernon Philander and Ashwell Prince pulled no punches when assessing the Proteas’ performance against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Black Caps vs Proteas (1st Test)

Get live score updates and text commentary from the first Test at Hagley Oval from midnight (SA time).

Watch: It's been a tough two days – Boucher

Mark Boucher faces the media after another disappointing day for the Proteas in Christchurch.

Boucher: Proteas' energy levels way below par

Proteas coach Mark Boucher says he can’t quite put his finger on what has gone wrong for his team in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Highlights: Black Caps vs Proteas (1st Test, Day 2)

New Zealand piled on the runs at Hagley Oval before picking up three Proteas wickets.

Black Caps pile pain on poor Proteas

Henry Nicholls and Matt Henry spearheaded a commanding display as New Zealand built a 387-run first-innings lead that left South Africa in deep strife on day two of the first Test.

Watch: We're still in the game – Olivier

Duanne Olivier believes the Proteas can fight their way back into the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Highlights: Black Caps vs Proteas (1st Test, Day 1)

New Zealand dominated day one of the first Test against South Africa in Christchurch.

Black Caps lead after Proteas' batting, catching woes

New Zealand dominated South Africa to hold a 21-run lead on day one of the first Test in Christchurch.

Henry takes seven as Proteas fold for 95

Matt Henry celebrated a career-best seven-wicket haul as New Zealand rolled South Africa for 95 on the opening day of the first Test in Christchurch.

Wagner: I had to cut cord connecting me to SA

Pretoria-born Black Caps fast bowler Neil Wagner has become a proud New Zealander.

Green wicket holds key to first Test

New Zealand and South Africa are focusing on the notoriously green Hagley Oval wicket as they draw up battle plans for the first Test starting in Christchurch on Thursday.

Proteas Women to play first Test in eight years

CSA director of cricket Graeme Smith says a first Test in over eight years for the Proteas Women represents the “cherry on top” of a tour of England in June and July.

Proteas ponder playing spinner on 'green mamba'

Captain Dean Elgar says selecting a spinner for the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch, which starts on Thursday, is a “hot topic debate” for the Proteas.