Tim Southee's return to action today is part of an intriguing puzzle developing ahead of New Zealand's first test against England.

Saudi Arabia drew widespread censure yesterday as it ignored personal pleas from the Sri Lankan President and executed a migrant worker.

The Black Caps have suffered a major blow ahead of next month's two test series against South Africa with Tim Southee ruled out of the tour today.

Photographer Babiche Martens puts the fascinating inhabitants of Sri Lanka in the frame.

Herald photographer Babiche Martens snapped these beautiful shots during a trip around Sri Lanka.

Galle has been a strategic port since the late 1500s and the scene of many shipwrecks over the subsequent 500 years.

Galle has been a strategic Sri Lankan port since the late 1500s and the scene of many shipwrecks over the subsequent 500 years. As such, there have been plenty of historical treasures to find in the waters of the Indian Ocean just off shore.

This park, in Sri Lanka's hill country is the only one in the country where it is considered safe to explore on foot as the native elephant population which used to inhabit the area was decimated by colonial hunters.

Jill Worrall visits one of Sri Lanka's most impressive natural attractions and wonders who really decimated the local elephant population.

What makes Kandalama special is that on its shores is an extraordinary hotel that has won awards for its environmental policies and practices.

From its lush tea plantations to its Unesco World Heritage Sites and extensive coastline, Sri Lanka is a country of captivating colours and flavours.

Lauraine Jacobs eats and drinks her way around Sri Lanka.

An intimate, relaxed affair set in the atmospheric surroundings of the Unesco World Heritage-listed Galle Fort.