The BLACKCAPS made a solid start to the first Chappell-Hadlee Trophy ODI against Australia in Wellington.
Stephen Fleming won the toss and elected to bowl, with the decision paying off within the first two overs.
Shane Bond produced quick wickets, removing a pair of newly-recalled players.
He bowled Brad Haddin (six) after Daniel Vettori caught Phil Jaques (one), the Australians struggling at 16 for two.
Daryl Tuffey opened the bowling on his comeback to the side, with Jeetan Patel 12th man.
Michael Clarke failed a fitness test, following Brett Lee out of contention.
BLACKCAPS: Stephen Fleming (captain), Lou Vincent, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Jacob Oram, Craig McMillan, Brendon McCullum, Daniel Vettori, Shane Bond, Daryl Tuffey, Mark Gillespie.
Australia: MEK Hussey (captain), ML Hayden, PA Jaques, BJ Haddin, BJ Hodge, CL White, SR Watson, GB Hogg, NW Bracken, MG Johnson, GD McGrath.
