Australia have continued their dominance over New Zealand on day three of the third Test at Sydney.
The hosts reached stumps at 40-0 in their second innings to take a lead of 243 runs.
David Warner (23) and Joe Burns (16) were unbeaten at the close.
The Aussies had earlier bowled out the Black Caps for 251 and decided not to enforce the follow-on.
Nathan Lyon (5-68) and Pat Cummins (3-44) were the pick of the bowlers, while debutant batsman Glenn Phillips (52) top-scored for New Zealand.
Green's return to bowling fails to ignite Kolkata
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Three UAE match officials appointed for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Referee Omar Mohamed Al Ali, assistant referee Mohamed Al Hammadi and video match official Mohammed Obaid Khadim will represent the UAE at the World Cup this summer.
Rory McIlroy tied for lead to begin Masters defence
Rory McIlroy began the defence of his first Masters title with a 5-under-par 67 that gave him a share of the first-round lead with Sam Burns at Augusta National on Thursday.
New Zealand's Watts banned for punching fellow rider during race
World cycling's governing body (UCI) said it has banned New Zealand's Kiaan Watts for 25 days after he punched a fellow rider during a race last month.
Watkins inspires Villa victory at Bologna while Forest battle to Porto draw
Ollie Watkins struck twice as Aston Villa claimed a 3-1 win at Bologna, while a Martim Fernandes own goal helped Nottingham Forest secure a 1-1 draw at Porto in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final ties on Thursday.
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