The hosts were behind the eight ball throughout the contest at Dunedin's University Oval.
The two teams begin their Twenty20 series at Dunedin on Tuesday.
Sophie Devine has claimed her maiden Indian Premier League championship.
The batter became the youngest recipient of the NZ Cricket Awards' top honour.
Newshub's Gordon Findlater crosses live with the batter who became quite the allrounder this summer.
His comments left some former Blackcaps stunned.
A controversial third umpire decision also didn't go the Blackcaps way.
Join us at 11am, as New Zealand chase a historic victory over the world champions.
New Zealand bowlers have knocked the top of the batting order with 200 runs up their sleeves.
The home side will want quick wickets on the fourth morning at Christchurch.
Fast-bowler Matt Henry grabbed seven wickets to limit the first-innings deficit.
Kuldeep Yadav became his 700th victim during the fifth test at Dharamsala.
Fast-bowler Matt Henry earlier captured seven Aussie wicket to limit the damage in the field.
New Zealand still lead by 38 runs at the end of the first day of the second test.
New Zealand's top runscorer can also bowl a bit, by the way.
Alex Chapman reflects on the intertwined careers of two NZ cricketing icons.
The skipper has come under fire from former teammate Ross Taylor on several fronts.
The home side must win at Christchurch to square the two-match series.
Batting star Kane Williamson insists there is no bad blood behind the fast-bowler's exit from the team.
The iconic fast-bowler tearfully stepped away from international cricket last week.