Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka declares emergency after violent protests over economic crisis
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared a nation-wide public emergency following violent protests over the country's worst economic crisis in decades.
The travel world through Anthony Bourdain's eyes
Laurie Woolever met Anthony Bourdain in 2002, when she was hired to edit and test the recipes for his Les Halles Cookbook. In 2017 the pair discussed writing a travel guide. After his untimely death… Audio
'China is facing its own worst nightmare'
China is facing big decisions about choosing between its expenditures and economy and keeping its own people happy. Professor Jane Golley, director of the ANU's Australian Centre on China in the… Audio
Sri Lanka -The New Climate of Fear (BBC)
The Easter bomb attacks in Sri Lanka - targeting churches and international hotels - horrified the island. The BBC's Jill McGivering investigates the growing climate of fear now driving many Muslims…
Special spell sinks Black Caps
Lasith Malinga has produced "an amazing spell of bowling" to inspire Sri Lanka to a 37-run win over the Black Caps in the third Twenty20 international.
Karunaratne leads by example in Sri Lanka win
Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne led by example, hitting a sparkling 122 to help secure Sri Lanka's six-wicket victory against New Zealand in the opening test at Galle on Sunday.
World Cup gone, now onto the Test Championship
Last month's Cricket World Cup final is tough enough to re-live as a Black Caps fan, so imagine what it's like as one of the New Zealand players directly involved.
History against Black Caps in Sri Lanka
If Black Caps captain Kane Williamson is looking for encouraging omen's ahead of the side's test against Sri Lanka in Galle starting this afternoon - he'll be struggling to find any.
Farming with Faith in Mind
Ruwan Wijayasena and his wife Niranjal Gamlath have taken out the 2019 Canterbury/North Otago Share Farmer of the Year title. Ruwan, who is from Sri Lanka, contract milks 1800 cows at Hororata and… Audio
How Sri Lanka's Easter bombings are different from others
The Detail's associate producer Kethaki Masilamani calls home to find out how the Easter Sri Lanka attacks were different to the violence of the past. Audio
Face coverings banned in Sri Lanka after attacks
Sri Lanka has banned face coverings in public, following suicide attacks on Easter Sunday.
Churches fall silent in Sri Lanka a week after attacks
Churches across Sri Lanka suspended Sunday mass as security concerns remained high a week after suicide bombers killed over 250 people.
Sri Lanka terror attacks: Death toll revised down to around 250
It had been thought that more than 350 people were killed in the eight deadly explosions in churches and hotels across the country. But now the government has revised that figure downwards - to around… Audio
Victims of Sri Lanka terror attacks remembered in Fiji
Hundreds of people from all walks of life gathered in Suva yesterday to remember the victims of the Sri Lanka terror attacks on Easter Sunday which killed more than 300 people.
Sri Lanka attacks: IS 'may be linked' - government
Islamic State has released more details to back up the claim that its fighters were involved in the Sri Lanka bomb attacks.
Sri Lankans question why attackers weren't stopped
CNN's Nikhil Kumar says Sri Lankans are angry over suggestions there was intelligence about the bombings in the days before the attacks occurred. Audio
PM: No evidence Chch shootings linked to Sri Lanka attacks
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has denied suggestions that the Sri Lankan terror attacks are linked to the deadly shootings in Christchurch. She says at this stage there is no evidence to suggest the… Video, Audio
Merrill Fernando: Sri Lanka at a ‘complete stand-still’
Dilmah Tea founder Merrill Fernando speaks to Lisa Owen about the beloved church in his hometown, which was bombed in the Sri Lanka attacks, and a NZ school boy cricket team which has been in lockdown… Video, Audio
As Sri Lanka mourns, Ardern challenges world leaders
Jacinda Ardern is trying to lead global efforts, in concert with France, to end the use of social media to promote and organise terrorism. But is our voice loud enough to make a difference on the… Audio
More doubt cast on NZ link to Sri Lanka attacks
The president of Sri Lanka, has said he will make sweeping changes to the military and the security services following the coordinated bombings of churches and hotels on Easter Sunday. Meanwhile Sri… Audio
