Sri Lanka
Brannavan Gnanalingam: spies, travel, and the law
Kim Hill talks to a Wellington lawyer and writer, whose fourth novel is A Briefcase, Two Pies and a Penthouse. Audio
Hundreds feared buried in mudslides
Rescuers in Sri Lanka are searching for scores of people missing after massive landslides following days of rain.
Global artists spread message of marine conservation
Earlier this year, high profile local and international artists converged on Napier to paint inner city walls with a message about the importance of marine conservation issues. Audio
Our Own Odysseys - Family Connections
A couple of years ago, Auckland photographer Jessie Casson travelled to Sri Lanka with her husband and three children (then 15 months, 3 years and 7 years) to meet their sponsor child Thanushan and… Audio, Gallery
Sri Lanka open World T20 defence with a win
Tillakaratne Dilshan smashed 83 off 56 balls as Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan with seven balls remaining to start their World Twenty20 title defence in Kolkata.
Munro can take over McCullum's role
The New Zealand cricketer, Corey Anderson, says his teammate, Colin Munro, has taken to Brendon McCullum's role as the master blaster like a fish to water.
A Sri Lankan elephant for Auckland
Prime Minister John Key has been given a certificate to a baby elephant during his visit to Sri Lanka, as part of an agreement with Auckland Zoo.
PM gets jumbo-sized gift in Sri Lanka
The Prime Minister has been gifted a baby elephant during his visit to Sri Lanka, but not everyone is happy about the present. Animal rights activist Sagarica Rajakarunanayake joins Checkpoint from… Audio
Refugees hoping to sail to NZ arrested
Six Sri Lankan refugees have been arrested for allegedly preparing to sail to New Zealand from India.
Sri Lanka suspend bowling coach over alleged fixing
Sri Lanka have suspended fast bowling coach Anusha Samaranayake for two months over an alleged attempt to fix a Test against the West Indies.
Southee out, McCullum "really struggling"
Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum is highly unlikely to play in the final ODI against Sri Lanka, while senior bowler Tim Southee's definitely out.
Sri Lanka keep one day series alive
The Sri Lankan cricketers have kept the one day series against New Zealand alive, cruising to an eight-wicket win in game three in Nelson.
Black Caps not expecting Sri Lanka to roll over
The Black Caps are dismssing any thoughts of Sri Lanka simply rolling over and gifting them a series victory when the two sides play the third ODI in Nelson today.
Guptill blazes as Sri Lanka slump
The Black Caps have thrashed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Christchurch, with Martin Guptill hitting the fastest half century in New Zealand cricket history.
Black Caps thrash Sri Lanka
The Black Caps have cruised to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first one day match at a sold-out Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Perera faces potential four-year ban
Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera faces a four-year ban after the wicketkeeper-batsman's 'B' sample also tested positive for a prohibited substance.
Black Caps win second Test
The New Zealand cricketers have won the second Test against Sri Lanka in Hamilton by five wickets.
Win the toss and bowl at Seddon Park
Win the toss and bowl. That's the advice local boy and vice captain Kane Williamson gave his skipper ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Hamilton.
Sri Lankans surprised by Seddon Park green top
The Sri Lankan cricketers were suprised with the wicket they saw in Hamilton for the second Test against New Zealand.
Henry Nicholls called into Black Caps ODI squad
Canterbury batsman Henry Nicholls has been called into New Zealand's one-day cricket squad to play Sri Lanka, while pace duo Trent Boult and Tim Southee will be rested.
