Kiwis march on as Ireland suffer batting collapse
The Kiwis appeared to be in some trouble at 189 for seven but a 71-run partnership from 43 balls between Brendon McCullum (47) and James Franklin (34 not out) guided them to a competitive 263 for eight.
Their bowlers, led by the left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori and ably supported by Jeetan Patel and Shane Bond dismissed Ireland for 134 with 12.2 overs left.