India
A fantastical story with three female superheroes has a lot to say about identity politics, populism and religious intolerance in today’s real-life India
At the NZ Arts Festival 2020, RNZ's Lynn Freeman talks to Rajorshi Chakraborti about his novel Shakti, a fantastical story which has insights into the real-life world of India today. Audio
Michael Portillo's Great Australian Railway Journeys
Accompanied by his distinctively colourful wardrobe, former UK cabinet minister turned TV presenter Michael Portillo travelled almost 15,000km around 'The Lucky Country' by train for his latest… Audio
Kyle Jamieson has found his spot
New Zealand's new all-rounder Kyle Jamieson provided a second consecutive match-winning performance in the second test against India as the home side clinched a 2-0 series win.
India extend slender lead as wickets tumble in Christchurch
India stormed back into the second and final test against New Zealand on Sunday, taking all 10 wickets to dismiss the hosts for 235 and extending their slender lead to 97 by the close of play on day…
Jamieson takes five as New Zealand rock India in Christchurch
Seamer Kyle Jamieson took five for 45 as New Zealand dismissed India for 242 after tea on day one of the second and final Test on Saturday before consolidating their advantage by reaching the close of…
Will Kyle Jamieson play in the second Test?
The only selection issue facing New Zealand as they head into the second match against India at Christchurch is likely to be whether pace bowler Kyle Jamieson bats higher.
Kyle Jamieson promises improvement
New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson enjoyed a memorable test debut and the towering pace bowler promises there is much more to come.
Black Caps coach impressed by his bowlers
New Zealand cricket coach Gary Stead felt his pace bowlers had never been more accurate than in their 10-wicket win over India in the first test in Wellington.
Black Caps make the most of being at home
Home comforts certainly helped the Black Caps reverse their Test fortunes following their 10 wicket win over India in the first Test at the Basin Reserve.
Black Caps seek victory on day four of first test
New Zealand head into the fourth day of the first cricket test against India with victory in sight.
My life as a quiz obsessive
Author Samanth Subramanian has been taking part in quizzes all of his life -- from schools to pubs to TV shows to the 'Geek Bowl' and the World Quizzing Championship. He offers an insight into the… Audio
NZ take Test lead but India strike back
Captain Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor combined to put New Zealand in a strong position in the first Test before India struck back to remove both as their partnership threatened to take the match…
Tim Southee: We need to put in a worthy performance
The experienced Black Caps bowler says now is not the time for them to start second guessing themselves as they try to stay alive in the T20 series against India.
All eyes on Williamson as international cricket ramps up
On the eve of the tour by India, Black Caps captain Kane Williamson made the extraordinary offer of stepping aside from the leadership role after the side's dire performance against Australia earlier…
Warner, Finch hit tons to inflict 10-wicket loss on India
Australia openers hit centuries as the touring side hand out a 10-wicket thrashing to India in the opening ODI.
Sharma and Shami back in Indian team to tour NZ
The Indian cricket selectors have recalled explosive batsman Rohit Sharma to their Twenty20 squad for the five-match series on their tour of New Zealand starting on Jan. 24.
Travel - Nepal Safari in the Chitwan and Bardia National Parks
Nepal rivals India when it comes to wildlife, though it's neighbour has been in the safari business for much longer and has a much bigger profile. Lynn Freeman went on safari in Nepal in August, with… Audio, Gallery
Tom Latham out for a month
Black Caps opening batsman Tom Latham will be out of action for a month after an X-ray confirmed a fracture to his right pinky finger.
Tendulkar against shortening Test matches
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has come out against shortening Test matches to four days, but South Africa supports the idea.
Walking odyssey: Paul Salopek's human journey
Paul Salopek is seven years into a decade long 'Out of Eden' walk, from Africa to South America. In 2013 he set out on foot to retrace the global migration of humankind, from Ethiopia to Tierra del… Audio