Even as Zimbabwe batsmen showed resolute defense, New Zealand managed to keep picking wickets at regular intervals.

Chamu Chibaba chugged his way to a half-century (60) before going for a flashy drive off the last ball before Lunch

New Zealand struck early in the day as Chamu Chibaba played on, a delivery that he decided to leave at the last moment

Craig Ervine (above) put on a 193-run stand for the sixth wicket with Peter Moor to lead Zimbabwe's fightback.

Craig Ervine's maiden Test ton helped Zimbabwe reach 305 for 6 at Stumps on Day 3.