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Cricket: Pakistan level ODI series
The Black Caps chase for victory in the third one-day cricket international against Pakistan limped to a failed 43-run defeat.
Spy who trained Taliban dies
The godfather of the Taleban, one of Pakistan's most prominent retired spies, has died of a heart attack in the wilds of Waziristan while held captive by Islamist militants he helped spawn.
Cricket: Black Caps end losing streak in style
The dam burst in spectacular fashion as New Zealand's 11-match win drought came to an end against Pakistan in the first ODI.
Cricket: Vettori reign ends with deadlock
It was not the way Dan Vettori would have wanted to end his reign as test captain - a decision he confirmed again last night.
Cricket: Clouds gathering over Kiwi prospects
New Zealand will need plenty to go their way if they are to square their test series with Pakistan over the next 48 hours.
Cricket: Early breakthrough crucial for NZ
The job is all in front of New Zealand if they want to square their two-test series with Pakistan.
Cricket: Pakistan expect a bright new era
Waqar Younis smiles as if he has heard the question before, the one about the start of a new era for Pakistani cricket.
<i>David Leggat</i>: Do our batsmen have the patience?
Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq has offered a clue as to why the Black Caps' batting might have failed so abjectly.
Cricket: Pakistan pair make a stand
The opening test between NZ and Pakistan probably reflects what is to be expected from a series involving the sixth and eighth best teams in the world.
Cricket: Unkowns hold the key for Pakistan
By the time Pakistan head away from this country, New Zealand audiences will have come to know them well.
Cricket: McCullum looks to balance his batting
The second step of Brendon McCullum's development as a test opener begins in Hamilton tomorrow.
Cricket: Fine show of staying power from NZ openers
Brendon McCullum found form ahead of the first test against Pakistan after scoring a double century against the tourists.
Cricket: Pakistan bowlers nab a bag full of ducks
Pakistan have put some pep into their New Zealand tour, spectacularly pole-axing the hosts last night.
Cricket: Rain may force selectors to rethink
The rained-off weekend's cricket may prompt a change in thinking for the Auckland selectors.