New Zealand in commanding position

Kane Williamson makes 156 as Kiwis amass a huge lead in the third Test

Kane Williamson made 156 as New Zealand amassed a lead of 657 runs before both England openers were dismissed to leave the hosts in a commanding position at the end of the third day of the third Test on Monday.

To compound an already dismal day for the tourists, England captain Ben Stokes limped from the field with a recurrence of a hamstring injury.

Williamson's 33rd Test century was his seventh at Seddon Park and his fifth in consecutive Tests on a home ground on which he averages more than 100.

New Zealand finally were dismissed for 453 after leading by 204 in the first innings and in five overs before stumps England slumped to 18-2.