New Zealand v England: first Test, day one – as it happened

Rory Burns, Joe Denly and Ben Stokes all score fiftiesTourists bat themselves into strong position 5.32am GMT Anyway, I guess that’s us. But guess what? Test cricket is back, and we’re back at 9pm GMT tonight! Ooh yeah! Thanks for your company and comments, and enjoy your day. Ta-ra. Here’s Ali Martin’s report from Mount Maunganui: Related: Ben Stokes gives England reasons to be cheerful in first Test against New Zealand5.31am GMT Rory Burns tells Sky that the pitch isn&r