Wellington: Mitchell Marsh had a fine day with ball and then bat as Australia beat New Zealand by four wickets in the second ODI here to level the series.

The Black Caps posted 281-9 from their 50 overs, Marsh snaring two of the top four in six-over figures of two for 30, with Kane Williamson (60) top-scoring and Mitchell Santner's late unbeaten 45 boosting the hosts' total.