Cricket: Australia wrap up first Test against New Zealand

Australia secured an easy victory in the first Test against New Zealand on Monday, thrashing the hosts by an innings and 52 runs after lunch on the fourth day to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Nathan Lyon grabbed two more wickets to finish with figures of 4-91 for Australia, who can take the top Test ranking from India with a series victory. The second match starts in Christchurch on February 20.