It looked like a different New Zealand side which turned up on day 2 and extended the first-test against South Africa into a third-day at Newlands.
At stumps the Black Caps were 169/4, with Dean Brownlie on 69 and Bradley-john Watling on 10, still facing a deficit of 133.
New Zealand added 136 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in the final session.
Brendon McCullum fought hard for his half-century, which came off 96-balls.
McCullum compiled an 89-run third-wicket stand off 81-balls with Dean Brownlie.
McCullum was eventually trapped in front by Robin Peterson, for 51.
And on day two of the third test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Sydney the home side went to tea on 241/3 still trailing by just 53 runs.
