Rain had the final word in the third and final Test between New Zealand and Pakistan here on Tuesday as the two sides finished the three-match series at 1-1.
Pakistan, helped by fifties from the top four, had surged to a lead of 99 runs.
Unbeaten half-centuries from openers Salman Butt and Imran Farhat guided Pakistan close to New Zealand's massive first-innings lead as the visitors ended the third day on 128 without loss in the third and final Test at McLean Park on Sunday.
Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum added 176 runs for the sixth wicket New Zealand 346-6 at stumps day 2 and take lead by 123-runs.
Imran Farhat's (117*) unbeaten fighting ton helped Pakistan to manage 223 in their first innings on Day 1 of the third and final Test against New Zealand.
Daniel Vettori's responsibilities have increased after it was agreed he would bat at No.6 in tomorrow's decider against Pakistan in Napier.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf confirmed that Shoaib Malik will not play in the third and final Test against New Zealand due to inconsistent form.
The in-form BJ Watling is in line for his Test debut after replacing Peter Fulton for the series-deciding third Test against Pakistan in Napier from Friday.
A comprehensive 141-run win for Pakistan, who have leveled this series.
Iain O'Brien will retire from international cricket at the end of the Test series against Pakistan to move to the UK to be with his wife and play for Middlesex.
