England's Richard Finch and Australian Steven Bowditch both shot course record 65s in the second round of the New Zealand Open.

Bowditch leads the tournament by one shot at the halfway mark after a birdie blitz between holes nine and 13 gave him a 10-under-par total.

Finch was in a tie for fourth at The Hills Golf Club, Queenstown, four shots adrift.

A second consecutive 72 was not enough for Damien McGrane to make inroads and the Irishman is 10 off the lead.

Bowditch led from compatriot Paul Sheehan (nine under) and home favourite Michael Long (eight under), who both carded 67.

Finch's bogey-free round included four straight birdies between the 12th and 15th.

However, the performance of the day arguably came from New Zealand's 1963 Open Champion Bob Charles.

The 71-year-old shot an incredible 68, which featured five birdies and an eagle, to make the cut.

Scotland's Peter Whiteford held a share of fourth after a 68, while England's Peter Whiteford was a shot further back.

Compatriot Matthew Woods, the overnight leader, slipped off the pace after a second-round 74.