At stumps, New Zealand stood at 319-8, with Glenn Phillips unbeaten on 41 and Tim Southee at 10, as the team entered the second day in a strong position.
However, the 33-year-old made light of the challenges, coming within seven runs of his 33rd Test century before falling during a middle-session collapse.
Having missed the last series due to injury and with only two Tests and a domestic first-class match under his belt since June, Williamson's return raised some doubts.
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