New Zealand v Australia, Christchurch Day 0: It's preview day at beautiful Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Australia go in unchanged, New Zealand have Kane Williamson and Tim Southee each playing his 100th Test, and the pitch is a lovely shade of green. Get the latest with us.

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