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President Pranab Mukherjee: Dissent, debate vital

Without dissent, parliamentary system is dysfunctional, President Pranab Mukherjee said here Sunday, underling that “fierce debates and discussions” in the House contribute to taking decisions on impo

02 May 2016 2:32 AM

Teen pupils' throats cut in Sweeney Todd play mishap

New Zealand's employment safety watchdog WorkSafe said it was looking into the incident.

07 Apr 2016 10:38 AM

New Zealand media rue loss to England

New Zealand media have likened Eoin Morgan’s England team to Frankenstein’s monster, saying they turned the Black Caps’ own game plan against them to win the World Twenty20 semi-final.

31 Mar 2016 11:29 PM

New Zealand rejects change of flag

25 Mar 2016 7:43 AM

Mohammad Javad Zarif defends Iran missile tests

Iran’s foreign minister on Monday defended the nation’s right to use ballistic missiles following a test last week, but offered no explanation for anti-Israeli messages reportedly written on them.

15 Mar 2016 7:05 AM

While recognised for his achievements as a batsman, Martin Crowe's major impact on the game came after he retired in 1995

Martin Crowe, a batting great and T20 pioneer, dies at 53

Crowe also won plaudits for his captaincy in both the Test and one-day formats.

03 Mar 2016 12:00 PM

Brendon McCullum with his family on the final day of his farewell Test. (Photo: AP)

Time’s right, says departing Brendon McCullum

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum expected to wake up on Thursday feeling “a bit dusty”, hopefully with his cricket gear still intact rather than ceremonially burnt to a cinder and looking ahead to

25 Feb 2016 3:34 AM

The series sweep against New Zealand made Australia world number one Test team and earned them a US$1 million prize

Australia beat New Zealand to claim top Test ranking

The Steve Smith-led side's return to the top hit by controversy

24 Feb 2016 11:08 AM

The stumps microphone picked up an obscenity from Josh Hazlewood as the Australian players converged on the umpires. (Photo: AP)

Josh Hazlewood pleads guilty to dissent in umpire row

The team spokesman said there was no immediate word on a penalty for Hazlewood.

23 Feb 2016 4:07 PM

New Zealand city marks 5 years since earthquake which killed 185

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel said there was an incredible opportunity to reimagine and reinvent the city.

22 Feb 2016 11:32 AM

Did Adam Voges wear surgical glove

The Australian cricket team are understood to be fuming at a media report questioning whether Adam Voges was wearing a glove while fielding against the Black Caps on Day One of the second cricket Test

22 Feb 2016 6:35 AM

Australia’s Steve Smith (left) and Joe Burns shared 289 runs for the third wicket against New Zealand. — AP

Joe Burns, Steve Smith dig in for Australia

Joe Burns posted his fourth Test 50 as he fought with captain Steve Smith to close in on New Zealand's 370 on Day Two of the second Test in Christchurch on Sunday.

21 Feb 2016 11:35 PM

A tree blocks a road after it was blown down by the encroaching cyclone Winston in Nakasi, Fiji. (Photo: AP)

Death toll from ferocious Fiji cyclone rises to 3

A curfew has been extended through Sunday and police empowered to make arrests without a warrant.

21 Feb 2016 12:06 PM

Brendon McCullum celebrates his century. (Photo: AP)

Brendon McCullum belts fastest Test century in 54 balls

Brendon McCullum belted the fastest century the world has seen on Saturday as he thrashed the Australian bowling in a landmark innings to celebrate his final Test.

21 Feb 2016 4:51 AM

It was a masterclass of aggression from Brendon McCullum after Australia won the toss and made New Zealand bat on a green wicket

Brendon McCullum slams fastest Test ton in 54 balls

The New Zealand skipper broke Viv Richards and Misbah-ul-Haq's record in his farewell game.

20 Feb 2016 12:03 PM

Smash or crash: The Brendon McCullum way

The cap may be tattered but the legacy Brendon McCullum will leave when he calls it quits is of glowing success, destructive batting, record-setting innings and reshaping the game.

20 Feb 2016 12:37 AM

Australian players celebrate the fall of a New Zealand wicket on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Australia hammer New Zealand with a day to spare

Australia inflicted a crushing innings defeat on New Zealand with a day to spare in the first Test in Wellington when they dismissed the home side for 327 on Monday.

15 Feb 2016 11:58 PM

Adam Voges celebrates his double hundred. — AP

New Zealand in trouble after Adam Voges double century

New Zealand’s chances of avoiding defeat in the first Test ebbed away as Adam Voges completed a double century on Sunday and Australia’s bowlers claimed important wickets in the final session of Day T

15 Feb 2016 3:16 AM