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Carter cancels taxpayer-subsidised trip
MP Chris Carter was going to use his international travel perk for an overseas holiday but cancelled it after media found out.
Cricket: Vettori says players need to step up
Daniel Vettori has called on his players to accept personal responsibility for the NZ cricket team's loss to Bangladesh.
Cricket: Vettori on guard against complacency
Daniel Vettori has warned against complacency as the Black Caps headed to Bangladesh today for a five-match ODI series.
Cricket: Black Caps tumble out of series
The Black Caps have missed out on the tri-series final after a meek 105-run loss to India this morning.
Cricket: Rain could ruin must-win clash
The rain that has followed the Black Caps around in Sri Lanka could be a factor in tonight's must win clash with India.
Vets strike over elephant conservation plan
Sri Lanka's government wildlife vets have gone on strike over an elephant conservation plan.
Cricket: NZ ease to three-wicket win
A patchy performance didn't stop New Zealand cruising to a three-wicket win over a Sri Lanka Board President's 11 overnight.
<i>Paul Lewis</i>: That 'but' spoils 800 benchmark
Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan will never escape the contention that he was a "chucker", writes Paul Lewis.
Refugee star lights up world stage
British-born rapper M.I.A. is the most provocative pop artist of her generation. She talks to Miranda Sawyer about being banned by YouTube and why passion and pop are inseparable.
Album Review: M.I.A. <i>Maya</i>
Rating: 4/5 Verdict: From cheesy pop to extreme industrial, it's got it all