Nicholls and Williamson put on 114 runs in the morning session without being separated.

In his epic 238, Kane Williamson crossed the 7000-run mark in Test cricket,among many other milestones.

Nicholls completed his seventh Test century before Lunch.

Williamson and Nicholls added 369 runs for the fourth wicket - the third best partnership ever for any wicket for New Zealand.

Williamson fell for 238,having equalled Brendon McCullum's record of four Test double for New Zealand.

Daryl Mitchell notched up his maiden Test century off just 112 balls.

Kyle Jamieson handed Shan Masood his third consecutive duck in this Test series.