Heavy rain has prevented any further action between England and New Zealand on day four of the second Test in Wellington.

Showers initially delayed the restart after lunch but following a period of clear weather when it was hoped play could resume, rain quickly returned.

Earlier in the day, the Kiwis had continued their solid start to their second innings with Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor unbeaten at the crease with their side at 153-2.

Peter Fulton was the only wicket to fall with as he was caught at slip by Alastair Cook off the bowling of James Anderson.