Foreign minister calls on ICC to 'show leadership'

NZ government backs Howard's Zimbabwe decision

The New Zealand government is understood to be rethinking its position on sporting tours to Zimbabwe following John Howard's decision to ban the Australian side from visiting the country

Zimbabwe Cricket rules out neutral venue

Zimbabwe-Australia series cancelled

The Zimbabwe-Australia series was officially cancelled after Zimbabwe Cricket informed the Australian board that it would not agree to play the series at a neutral venue

Australian government believes series won't go ahead

South Africa offer to be neutral venue

South Africa have offered to step in and host a one-day series between Australia and Zimbabwe but the Australian government believes it is "highly unlikely" the games will eventuate