New Zealand have roared back into the second Test courtesy of a century stand from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson.
The top-order Black Caps fought off the Australian attack late on day two, pushing New Zealand to a 40-run lead at the close of play on Saturday.
Latham pushed on to an unbeaten 65, and will resume in Christchurch on Sunday alongside Rachin Ravindra, who is on 11.