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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: Lee eyes return to Aussie team

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: The four matches that raise an eyebrow

Asylum seekers tortured upon return

Sri Lankan who crewed Tamil Tiger boat free to seek refugee status

Tamil Tiger crew member can apply for refugee status

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: Enigmatic Ryder sweating his way back

<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.

<i>Editorial</i>: Murali ends memorable test career in real style

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.

<i>David Leggat:</i> He may have the record, but is he the best?

Album Review: M.I.A. <i>Maya</i>

Rating: 4/5 Verdict: From cheesy pop to extreme industrial, it's got it all

Monks in UN protest

Public kissing complaints