New Zealand are in the box seat to claim a drought-busting win over their arch-rivals after Australia wilted on day three of the second Test.
Chasing 279 for victory, Matt Henry and debutant Ben Sears ripped through the Australian top order at Hagley Oval on Sunday, leaving Australia dazed at 4-34.
Travis Head and Mitch Marsh survived an onslaught through to stumps, but at 4-77 and with 202 remaining for victory, Australia have it all to do.