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The third and final Test between New Zealand and Pakistan ended in a draw after rain washed out the final session of play at McLean Park on Tuesday, leaving the series drawn 1-1. Set 208 for victory, New Zealand were 90 without loss and scoring freely when the players were forced off the field.  

Napier, Dec 14(ANI): Pakistan team made a strong comeback on the fourth day of the final Test match against New Zealand at McLean Park in Napier, to finish the day at 347 for four wickets in its second innings. Resuming the day on 128 without loss, Pakistan with the help of openers Salman Butt (66 [...]  

Napier (New Zealand), Dec. 13 (ANI): Pakistan gave a befitting second innings reply to New Zealand in the third and final Test being played at the Basin Reserve ground here on Sunday, with openers Salman Butt and Imran Farhat piling up 128 runs for the first wicket in reply to New Zealand’s mammoth 471 all [...]  

Napier (New Zealand), Dec. 12 (ANI): Skipper Daniel Vettori and his deputy Brendon McCullum today rescued New Zealand with a blazing 176-run partnership on the second day of the third cricket test against Pakistan here. McCullum and Vettori’s 100-run partnership took just 119 balls and the partnership ended a few minutes ago when McCullum [...]  

The third and final cricket test between New Zealand and Pakistan ended in a draw after rain washed out the final session of play at McLean Park today, leaving the series drawn 1-1. Click here to read the complete Article  

Karachi, Dec. 8 : The morale boosting 141-run win over New Zealand in the second Test match has ended Pakistan's drought in Test matches, and the players are now aiming to topple the hosts in the third and penultimate match of the series starting December 11 in Napier to pocket the three-match series.  

Karachi, Dec. 8 (ANI): The morale boosting 141-run win over New Zealand in the second Test match has ended Pakistan’s drought in Test matches, and the players are now aiming to topple the hosts in the third and penultimate match of the series starting December 11 in Napier to pocket the three-match series. Team Manager, Abdul [...]  

Napier (New Zealand), Dec.7 (ANI): New Zealand middle-order batsman Peter Fulton has paid the price for a poor run of form. He has been dropped from the national squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan. South African-born batsman B J Watling has been included in the squad in his place and is poised [...]  

Wellington, Dec.6 (ANI): New Zealand fast bowler Iain O’Brien has said that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the third test against Pakistan in Napier. He said that he was now at a stage in his life when he would like to spend more time with his wife Rosie, who lives in [...]  

Napier, Dec 14: Pakistan team made a strong comeback on the fourth day of the final Test match against New Zealand at McLean Park in Napier, to finish the day at 347 for four wickets in its second innings.  

New Zealand was your favourite long-haul country in the our 2009 Travel Awards. We focus on Napier, flattened by an earthquake but rebuilt in glorious 1930s style'Grandad was on the loo when the earthquake struck," says Gill, a chirpy New Zealander who grew up in Napier. In 1931 this genteel port on Hawke's Bay, on the east coast of North Island, was struck by a tremor measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale. It flattened the city just as its...  

Skipper Daniel Vettori and his deputy Brendon McCullum today rescued New Zealand with a blazing 176-run partnership on the second day of the third cricket test against Pakistan here. Click here to read the complete Article  

(CNN) -- All three results remain possible as New Zealand and Pakistan head into the final day of their three-Test series. The hosts appeared to have taken control of the decider in Napier when they took a 248-run first-innings lead. But a patient ...  

Strange things are happening at McLean Park so anyone believing the third test between New Zealand and Pakistan is destined for a dull draw might just wish to think again. On Sunday, we had Daryl Tuffey eyeing up a test century and then yesterday ...Read Full Article  

Watch live streaming of the third Test Match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Napier. These links will help you to view the last two days of coverage. New Zealand made 471 in their first innings with Daniel Vettori leading the way with a captain ...  

All results remain possible as Pakistan head into the final day of the third Test looking to build on a 99-run lead over New Zealand. The tourists have six wickets intact and Umar Akmal unbeaten on 48.  

Pakistan openers Imran Farhat and Salman Butt hauled their side back into the third and decisive Test against New Zealand at Napier with an unbeaten stand of 128 by the close of the third day.  

NAPIER: New Zealand were 47 without loss at close of first day’s play in third Test against Pakistan at at McLean Park on Friday. A fine counter-attacking century from opener Imran Farhat saved Pakistan from embarrassment as Iain O`Brien and ...  

All results remain possible as New Zealand and Pakistan head into the final day of their three-Test series. The hosts appeared to have taken control of the decider in Napier when they took a 248-run first-innings lead.  

NAPIER — Pakistan were 128 without loss at stumps on the third day of the third test against New Zealand in Napier yesterday, trailing by 120 runs. Facing a massive first innings deficit of 248 when they started their innings before tea, a ...  

Pakistan vs New Zealand (Pak vs NZ) 3rd Test Day 1 live from NapierDaily Latest News (blog)Live cricket streaming of Pak vs NZ match can be seen on willow.tv. Live cricket score of Pakistan vs New Zealand match will be available on the right hand ...and more »  

NAPIER: New Zealand were 346 for 6 with 123 runs ahead of Pakistan first innings score at close on day 2 of Napier cricket Test here on Saturday. Captain Daniel Vettori was unbeaten on 100 runs with tail-ender Daryl Tuffey playing on 13 when today’s play was called off. McCullum was on 89 and missed out his [...]  

CricInfo.comRoss Taylor hopes for improved batting in NapierCricInfo.com4, Ross Taylor, has been tremendous and thankfully for New Zealand, he has delivered. Taylor averaged 70 after the first two Tests with three half-centuries ...New Zealand v Pakistan, 3rd Test, ThreadBBC SportCricket: Taylor irritated by test ton missesNew Zealand HeraldTESTING TIMEGulf Daily NewsYahoo!Xtra Blogs (blog) -Radio New Zealand -Voxyall 270 news articles »  

South African-born batsman B J Watling has been included in the squad in his place and is poised to make his debut in the series finale, reports the NZPA. Watling, 24, is the only change in a 13-man squad named for the third test as New Zealand's ...  

Wellington, Dec.6 (ANI): New Zealand fast bowler Iain O'Brien has said that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the third test against Pakistan in Napier. He said that he was now at a stage in his life when he would like to spend ...  

Strange things are happening at McLean Park so anyone believing the third test between New Zealand and Pakistan is destined for a dull draw might just wish to think again.  

A Napier florist is thought to be the first person in New Zealand to be charged with maliciously changing the website details of her competitors. read more  

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Napier, Dec 11: New Zealand fast bowlers Iain O'Brien and Daryl Tuffey's heroics restricted Pakistan's first innings to 223 runs on the first day of the third and deciding Napier Test,  

The New Zealand cricketers will start day three of the series deciding third test in Napier with a 123 run over Pakistan thanks to a great captain's knock from Dan Vettori ...  

The New Zealand cricketers will start day two of the deciding third test in Napier on 47 without loss, 176 runs behind Pakistan. Tim McIntosh and debutant B.J. Wattling will ...  

Mohammad Yousuf believes that rain saved his young team from defeat on the final day of a closely-fought Test series against New Zealand.  

New Zealand pace bowler Darryl Tuffey says despite suggestions the third cricket test against Pakistan, starting at McLean Park in Napier on Friday will end in a draw, he believes ...  

Durham County Council spend £5.7m on consultants but deny children free travel ...Northern EchoDurham County Council deputy leader Alan Napier revealed the council's expected spend on consultants for 2009-10 during a full council meeting at County ...  

The future is now? John Napier looking to keep momentum going after breakout bobsled showing Oceania - New Zealand - Hawkes Bay - John Napier - Napier  

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All results remain possible as New Zealand and Pakistan head into the final day of their three-Test series.  

All results remain possible as New Zealand and Pakistan head into the final day of their three-Test series.  

All results remain possible as New Zealand and Pakistan head into the final day of their three-Test series.  

All results are possible as New Zealand and Pakistan head into the final day of their three-Test series.  

All results remain possible as New Zealand and Pakistan head into the final day of their three-Test series.  

All results remain possible as New Zealand and Pakistan head into the final day of their three-Test series.  

All results remain possible as New Zealand and Pakistan head into the final day of their three-Test series.  

New Zealand fast bowler Iain O'Brien has said that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the third test against Pakistan in Napier.  

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Council spending cuts may top £60mPeterlee MailCouncillor Alan Napier, the council's deputy leader, added: "This local authority, as well as all local authorities and the public sector at large, ...and more »  

Tristan Holme profiles the ground for the final Test between New Zealand and Pakistan, and says the draw is a red-hot favourite.