Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka explosions: Scores killed as churches and hotels targeted
At least 207 people have been killed and hundreds more injured in explosions at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, police and hospital sources say.
Sri Lankan journeys
In this episode of Voices; we hear the stories of four intergenerational migrants from Sri Lanka. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Sri Lankan great banned for two years
Sri Lanka batting great Sanath Jayasuriya has been banned from all cricket for two years.
Cricket: Malinga questions ICC amnesty
The Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga doesn't believe players should get an amnesty if they come forward to report previously undisclosed information relating to corruption in the sport.
ICC offer 15-day cricket amnesty
The international governing body for cricket are taking unprecedented steps in their attempts to get to the bottom of corrupt conduct in Sri Lanka. The ICC this morning announced a 15-day amnesty for… Audio
Southee sparks Black Caps with five-wicket haul
Tim Southee has bagged his first five-wicket haul at the Basin Reserve as the Black Caps battled a stubborn Sri Lankan fightback on day one of the first test in Wellington.
Black Caps ready to refocus after series win
The Black Caps historic series win over Pakistan is just the beginning, new coach Gary Stead said on the team's return to New Zealand.
Sanath Jayasuriya says he's always acted with integrity
Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya said he has always acted with integrity, a day after he was charged by the ICC's anti-corruption unit.
Sri Lankan student visa scam goes back five years
The fraudulent company at the centre of a student visa scam in Sri Lanka has been providing information for Immigration New Zealand applications for the past five years. Investigations have been… Audio
Sri Lankan cricketers thrash South Africa
Sri Lanka off-spinner Dilruwan Perera completed a 10-wicket match haul as the hosts thumped South Africa by 278 runs inside three days in Galle to go 1-0 up in the first match of the two-test series.
Sri Lankan cricketers hold up play in protest
The Sri Lankan cricketers held up play for two hours having been penalised five penalty runs ahead of the third day of the second Test against the West Indies due to a ball- tampering row.
Sri Lanka lifts state of emergency
Sri Lanka has lifted a state of emergency that was put in place after an outbreak of violence against Muslim communities earlier this month.
Sri Lanka draw third test in India
Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva struck a heroic hundred and Roshen Silva made a gallant unbeaten 74 to help secure a morale-boosting draw in the final test against India.
Para Paheer and Alison Corke: The Power of Good People
Para Paheer was one of thousands of Tamils targeted during the 26-year civil war in Sri Lanka from 1983 to 2009. The book The Power of Good People gives a riveting first-hand account of the events… Audio
Test wins for Sri Lanka and South Africa
Rangana Herath became the second Sri Lankan to bag 400 wickets as his six-wicket haul steered Sri Lanka to a 21-run win over Pakistan in the first cricket test in Abu Dhabi.
Brannavan Gnanalingam's Sodden Downstream
In Tamil-New Zealander Brannavan Gnanalingam's latest novel, a refugee is desperate to get to Wellington City from the Hutt Valley, despite a 'once-in-a-century' flood. The roads are blocked and… Audio
Kohli leads India to Sri Lanka whitewash
A merciless India subjected Sri Lanka to a tour whitewash after securing a seven-wicket victory in the one-off Twenty20 International in Colombo.
A Noble Quest
One Wellington family decide to take their children on an educational holiday back to their mother's homeland of Sri Lanka, but family holidays never go as planned. Audio, Gallery
Sri Lanka deny Zimbabwe series win
Sri Lanka have denied Zimbabwe their first series away win in 16 years by chasing down a record 388 to win the one-off cricket Test by four wickets in Colombo.
Sri Lanka upset India at Champions Trophy
Sri Lanka chased down 322 runs to upset India by seven wickets at the Oval and throw Champions Trophy Group B wide open.