Geoff Howarth

With a 199-run second Test victory over England at Headingley, the current New Zealand side added evidence to a case which suggests this is the country's best Test era under the captaincy of Brendon McCullum and stewardship of Mike Hesson

The New Zealand team of the '80s wasn't one you could afford to underestimate, as England found out on a lively Christchurch pitch in 1984

When Ewen Chatfield's life was saved by the quick action of the England physio

A look at West Indies' 1979-80 tour of New Zealand which was dogged by ill will and terrible sportsmanship

Martin Williamson looks back to New Zealand v West Indies in 1979-80, one of the most acrimonious series of all time

For the first time in nine years, New Zealand have a batsman among the top eight in the world rankings