Tim Southee announced his retirement from cricket, finishing as New Zealand's highest-ever international wicket-taker.

New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note.

NZ vs ENG Highlights 3rd Test Day 4: New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note.

Ahead of his Test retirement, New Zealand pace talisman Tim Southee was given a memorable final entrance.

New Zealand vs England 3rd Test, Day 2 Highlights: England's hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday.

Tim Southee, playing his 107th and final Test for New Zealand, reached the milestone in the match against England.

New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315-9 on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton on Saturday.

NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1 Highlights: New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315-9 on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton

An aggressive England dominated almost from start to finish to thrash New Zealand by 323 runs on Sunday in the second Test and emphatically win the series with a match to go.

New Zealand vs England 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: New Zealand lead by only 4 runs in the second innings, with only four wickets in hand.