The Kiwis' victory lifted them to a 2-0 series win after defeating Zimbabwe by an innings and 294 runs in Harare last week.

Zimbabwe scored 231 in their first innings and 207 in the second, an insufficient total after New Zealand's first innings 484.

Despite the one-sided nature of the match the Zimbabweans went down with some honour, their entertaining defiance matching the visitors' efficiency.

New Zealand pace bowler Shane Bond's match figures were 10 for 99. He has made a remarkable comeback from two years injury and was named man-of-the-match and also man-of-the-series.

Nathan Astle scored 128, including 26 boundaries and Lou Vincent weighed in with 92. Tatenda Taibu scored 76 in the first Zimbabwe innings.

Blessing Mahwire scored his maiden Test half-century in 37 balls. He hit Chris Martin for 21 runs in one over including two sixes and two fours.

Brendan Taylor also recorded his third half-century and with Taibu caused a defiant spell before the tea break.

The day started with New Zealand adding 30 runs to their overnight 454 for seven score. This left Zimbabwe with 254 to make the Kiwis bat again, having made 231 in their first knock.

Zimbabwe lost Dion Ebrahim for one and Stuart Carlisle for 10. The home team were then in trouble on 21-2. There was a small recovery before Zimbabwe lost Hamilton Mazakadza for 28 after hitting Vettori for two successive sixes and Craig Wishart was run out for nought without being able to face a ball.

Taylor, Tatenda and Mahwire offered sometimes spectacular defiance near the end but the result was inevitable, though with a narrower margin than many thought likely.

New Zealand and Zimbabwe must now await the arrival of India next Tuesday before beginning a triangular series starting the following day, with the first two matches in Bulawayo.