Oz bowlers toil at the WACA

Perth - New Zealand were 406 for three in their first innings at tea on the third day of the second Test against Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth on Sunday.

In reply to Australia's first innings total of 559 for nine declared, Ross Taylor was 165 not out and Brendon McCullum was on 21.

Kane Williamson made 166 and put on 265 for the third wicket with Taylor.