New Zealand lead passes 300 at stumps

New Zealand have increased their lead over England to 338 runs at the close of play on day three of the second Test.

Starting the session with a score of 143/4, Brendon McCullum and BJ Watling built up a good partnership before McCullum's wicket finally fell at a score of 55.

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Luke Ronchi was then caught by Joss Buttler off a James Anderson delivery at 31, and Watling passed his century shortly before the close of play.

New Zealand finished the session on 338/6, putting themselves in a strong position going into the final two days.