Trent Boult struck early as he dismissed Cook in the fifth over after New Zealand decided to field.

Root was bowled by Boult as England were rattled early.

Ben Stokes, back in the England Test side and playing just as a specialist batsmen, was dismissed for a duck as Boult wrecked havoc.

Moeen Ali, playing his 50th Test, was bowled for a duck by Tim Southee as he missed a full toss.

Overton made unbeaten 33 and lifted the side past the 50-run mark.

Boutl ended with career-best 6 for 32 as England folded for 58 inside the first session on Day 1.

Latham and Williamson then dug in to help New Zealand take lead before the Dinner break.

England fought hard but Williamson stroked unbeaten 91 to help New Zealand end the day on 175 for 3 with a lead of 117