Tom Blundell rescued New Zealand's first innings while England's James Anderson and Stuart Broad reached 1000 Test wickets on Day 2 of the opening Test in Mount Maunganui.
Proteas all-rounder Theunis de Bruyn announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday.
New Zealand captain Tim Southee is confident that Test cricket remains the peak of most players' ambitions, despite his side being squeezed by the pressures of franchise cricket.
Ben Stokes is confident England are building up the arsenal of fast bowlers they need to carry them through this year's Ashes series and beyond.
James Anderson and Stuart Broad have the chance to eclipse Australian greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath as the most prolific bowling partnership in Test history.
England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.