Australia has a lead of 300 runs at stumps on Monday, on day three of the second cricket test against New Zealand in Hamilton.
The tourists are 333 for four in their second innings with Simon Katich top scoring with 106, his tenth test century.
Tim Southee and Brent Arnel have taken two wickets each for New Zealand.
Michael Clarke and Marcus North are the not out batsmen, both on 42.
