Ross Taylor too raced to his century with a third man boundary off Nathan Lyon, his first since the 104 against Pakistan in November 2014.

It didn't take long for Ross Taylor to convert the 150 into a double, second of his career. Taylor ended Day three unbeaten on 235, his personal best in international Test cricket.

Australia's Mitchell Starc etched his name in record books with the fourth delivery of his 21st over, clocking 160.4 kmph - the fastest delivery ever bowled in Test cricket.

Kane Williamson was lucky to see a thick outside edge from his batting falling just short in the slip cordon.

Kane Williamson registered his 12th Test century, and fourth this calendar year, with a boundary off Mitchell Johnson.

BJ Watling, the New Zealand wicket-keeper batsman, had a horrible outing, scoring just 1 off 12 balls.

Ending a year-long rough patch, Ross Taylor anchored the New Zealand innings even as wickets tumbled at the other end and brought up his 150 with a beautiful straight-drive off Starc.

Kane Williamson (70*) and Ross Taylor (26*) resumed New Zealand's first innings on Day three of the WACA Test at 140/2.

Mitchell Marsh rattled Brendon McCullum's stumps to end his knock on 27.

Josh Hazlewood got Australia the much-needed breakthrough with the second new ball as he had Williamson caught by Johnson at mid-on on 166.