Finch leads in New Zealand

Englishman Richard Finch will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the New Zealand Open tomorrow after his best round of the week so far saw him capitalise on Australian Steven Bowditch's nightmare.

The Hull-born 30-year-old produced a third-round 64 to follow 73 and 65 on the previous two days and sits 14 under par, three clear of Bowditch after the New South Wales native suffered a horrific triple-bogey eight on the ninth to help Finch into a clear lead.