Tim Ambrose (right) becomes the latest keeper to try to fill England's problem position as the Test series in New Zealand gets under way

Ryan Sidebottom takes the new ball for England and he gives nothing away in a tight opening spell

Ian Bell takes the full force of a pull shot from namesake Matthew Bell while fielding at short leg

The swelling on Bell's hand is plain to see but, to England's relief, a hospital x-ray reveals there is no fracture

Steve Harmison makes the first breakthrough for England by having Matthew Bell caught at third slip

Jamie How begins the game with a Test average of 14, but justifies his selection by anchoring New Zealand's innings

A sensational catch at gully by Alastair Cook sends former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming on his way for 41

England all-rounder Paul Collingwood dismisses Matthew Sinclair with a sprawling return catch

How misses out on a century as Monty Panesar finds the edge and Collingwood accepts a low chance at slip

Panesar's celebration after picking up the vital wicket of opening batsman How is typically uninhibited

Members of the travelling Barmy Army lend noisy support to the England cause

Following Jacob Oram's failure, New Zealand hopes are pinned on in-form Brendon McCullum and he does not disappoint

Injured Ian Bell watches from the dressing room as England try to check McCullum's scoring rate

McCullum hits five fours and two sixes before finally chancing his arm once too often and falling to Sidebottom

New keeper Ambrose makes no mistake as the chance comes his way and McCullum departs for 51 just before the close