Convicted of murder, he was sworn in to parliament. Then it was back to jail
New York Times: He may have been sentenced to death, but he's keeping his day job.
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Man gets refugee status after failed asylum claims in NZ
He had allegedly been involved with the Tamil Tigers, a separatist group in Sri Lanka.
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'I can't bring back the dead': Sri Lanka leader ends search for war missing
New York Times: New president says 24,000 listed as missing are in fact dead.
The elephant in the room: Hotel's unexpected guest
Video shows the huge beast gently wandering through a hotel as stunned tourists look on.
Man stopped with 200 poisonous scorpions in luggage
There was a sting in the tail of this smuggler's plan and unusual cargo.
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Sri Lanka: An undiscovered island tapestry
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Dilmah Tea founder to receive honorary doctorate by Massey
The man behind the "Do Try It" ads has been recognised for commitment to ethical business.
Teenage elephant collapses and dies after carrying tourists
The next day, saddled for his fourth painful ride of the day, Kanakota lay down.
Whanganui cricket manager goes into bat for Manawatu
Cricket development is a passion for Dilan Raj and a lasting legacy he leaves behind.
Sweet as Kandy: Sri Lanka's cultural heart
On a cycling trip through Sri Lanka, take a break in cultural Kandy.
There's never been a better time to visit the teardrop island
Sri Lanka was at the height of its popularity when tragedy struck. It's time to return.
Couples kept apart in visa crackdown
The immigration minister says relationship visas can pose a significant fraud risk.
Starved elephant collapses during Sri Lankan festival
Just two days later the organisation published a distressing update.
Disturbing photos reveal elephant cruelty
A disturbing post of a frail elephant allegedly used for cruel purposes has gone viral.
10 years on, questions linger over death of Kiwi refugee's family
Kugan Kandaiah's mother, sister, brother, sister-in-law and nephew were all killed.
Sri Lankan church-run schools hoped to open soon after attack
The Easter Sunday attacks killed more than 250 people and injured hundreds.
'Incomprehensible' grief: Asos billionaire buries three children killed in Sri Lanka bombings
Service held for the three children of the Asos billionaire killed in Sri Lanka bombings.
NZ reality TV star caught up in Sri Lanka bombing
Julia Sloane comforted a British man who lost family in the Sri Lankan terror attacks.
Sri Lankan suicide bomber's mum, sister in Auckland
Mother and sister 'co-operating fully' with NZ Police from home in South Auckland.
Watch: Family's brush with death at hands of NZ-linked bomber in Sri Lanka
Bomber's device failed to detonate inside luxury hotel.
'We will come for you': How fear of terrorism spurs online mobs
Surge of rage directed at a doctor living abroad seems inexplicable. But it's explainable.
Violence erupts as protesters mark May Day around the globe
Some protesters threw rocks, burned effigies of politicians and trashed cars.
Video: Isis leader appears for first time in five years
Isis leader says Sri Lanka attack was revenge for the fall of Baghouz in Syria.
Sri Lanka's coastal towns on edge as bombing investigation spreads
Suicide bombings at a safe house used by militants have shaken simple homes of Kalmunai.
Sri Lanka bans burqa following Easter terrorist attack
A week after terrorists killed hundreds, Sri Lanka has banned all kinds of face covering
World must stay alert to terror threat
EDITORIAL: Places of worship by their nature are instinctively embracing.