England speedster Jofra Archer received "racial insults" from a member of the crowd while batting during the Test series opener against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui.

Archer scored 30 from 50 balls on the final day as the hosts bundled out England for 197 in their second dig to complete an innings and 65 runs victory.

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However, more than New Zealand’s imposing win, it was the controversy involving Archer that grabbed the headlines.

After the match, Archer took to Twitter and wrote: "A bit disturbing hearing racial insults today whilst battling to help save my team, the crowd was been amazing this week except for that one guy, @TheBarmyArmy was good as usual also."

Meanwhile, New Zealand Cricket has said that it will apologise to the Barbados-born pacer for this disgraceful behaviour from a spectator.

"New Zealand Cricket will be contacting, and apologising to English fast bowler Jofra Archer, who was racially abused by a spectator as he left the field at the conclusion of the first Test at Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui," said NZC in a statement.

"Although security providers at the venue heard unable [sic] to locate the perpetrator, NZC will be examining CCTV footage and making further inquiries tomorrow in an endeavour to identify the man responsible.

"NZC has zero tolerance towards abusive or offensive language at any of its venues and will refer any developments in the case to police.

"It will contact Mr Archer tomorrow to apologise for the unacceptable experience, and to promise increased vigilance in the matter when the teams next meet in Hamilton."

Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Archer later confirmed the abuser was a solitary Kiwi spectator, making comments "about the colour of my skin".

He also alleged that the same person appeared to have contacted him through social photo site Instagram with further insults.

"I don't think it would happen in England," Archer said.