Rain delays Australia’s victory push

A combination of Wellington rain and good batting from Brendon McCullum and Daniel Vettori forced Australia to wait for their victory in the first Test.



Only 52 overs were played on day four, with hosts New Zealand moving from 187 for 5 in their second innings to 369 for 6 to lead by 67 against a frustrated Aussie unit.



However, a fair forecast for the final day suggests the tourists will have every chance to wrap up the win eventually.



McCullum was unbeaten on 94 with Daryl Tuffey on 23 after Vettori had made 77.



Nathan Hauritz has so far taken three for 119 while Doug Bollinger chipped in with two for 65.



Scores in the match so far are New Zealand 158 and 369 for six, Australia 459 for five declared.