CricketMatchfixing rort: Ex-girlfriend says Asif confessedVeena Malik, the ex-girlfriend of Mohammad Asif, told a Pakistani TV host he admitted being involved in match-fixing to her. Photo / Supplied31 Aug 02:23 AM
SportCricket: Pakistan bowlers in match-fixing scandal - reportsThe fourth test between England and Pakistan at Lord's will continue as scheduled, despite reports of a betting scam.29 Aug 06:27 AM
TravelUzbekistan: Samarkand's first lady of silkIt's early summer in Samarkand and the mulberry trees are in full glossy leaf and laden with plump white mulberries.27 Aug 12:40 AM
New ZealandNZ scientist Russian spy suspectOne of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.26 Aug 02:12 AM
New ZealandRolls-Royce making swanky exit from shadows of pastOnce upon a time, the Rolls-Royce was described as 'the best car in the world'.25 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelKyrgyzstan: Riding through the remnants of conflictThe 51st Traverse team's journey through southern Kyrgyzstan is a sobering experience, writes Rob Gray.25 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelDon't miss: Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Ages)History unfolds on the atmospheric streets of old Kyoto during this grand costume parade.23 Aug 02:00 PM
TechnologyReview: Dragon Quest IXIt's Japan's best-loved game and now in its ninth incarnation and third decade, it might finally be catching on in the West. Giles Richards reports.22 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessCampaign demands halt to farm salesA nationwide campaign starting today wants to immediately halt sales of NZ farms to foreigners until there has been a robust public debate.22 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelHard Rock Hotel, Penang, MalaysiaPenang's Hard Rock Hotel, the third of its kind in Southeast Asia, emerged from the gutted shell of the old Casuarina.20 Aug 01:09 AM
TravelIndonesia: Haggling in a material worldWinston Aldworth fails to drive a hard bargain in his quest for a local shirt.19 Aug 12:00 AM
CricketCricket: ICC eyeing return to PakistanThe International Cricket Council is hoping to send an invitational World 11 to play fixtures in Pakistan.17 Aug 10:57 PM
