New Zealand conspired to give Stuart Broad a reprieve in England's second innings after Scott Kuggeleijn and Tom Blundell left a catch to each other.
Broad had been making his first appearance as the dubbed 'nighthawk', with England captain Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum having given him the role as an attacking night watchman.
The 36-year-old attempted to live up to the expectations with a wild slog of his second ball, but only managed to smash high into the air.
A catch appeared inevitable, only for uncertainty between bowler Kuggeleijn and wicketkeeper Blundell to follow.
The pair left the catch for each other, with the ball dropping safely to the ground.
Broad's reprieve prompted astonished reactions from his watching England teammates on the balcony.
Stokes was seen placing both hands on his head in amazement, while Will Jacks could be seen laughing at the incident.
Broad saw out the remainder of play on day two of the Test at the Bay Oval, ending on six not out from the 13 balls faced.
He will return to the crease tomorrow with Ollie Pope, who is 14 not out, with England currently 79 for two in their second innings.
The tourists lost both openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett for 28 and 25 respectively, as they seek to build their lead.
England has a 98-run lead in the day-night Test having earlier bowled New Zealand out for 306 in their first innings.
Broad and Jimmy Anderson drew level with Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne on 1,001 Test wickets as a partnership, after the latter caught and bowled Blundell.
Blundell had starred with the bat for the hosts, hitting 138 off 181 balls.
