New ZealandInternational China-watchers express alarm over Brady affair169 international China-watchers express alarm over case of burgled professor.05 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldAmerica's forgotten war in Syria isn't stoppingThe US shows no intention of pulling out of Syria but could ultimately face defeat.30 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandArdern to raise plight of Rohingyas when she meets Aung San Suu KyiAung San Suu kyi has been stripped of her award by Amnesty International.13 Nov 01:13 PM
OpinionTony Blackett: Justice must be done for RohingyaCOMMENT: More must be done to do justice for Rohingya driven from their homes.09 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldUS again slashing number of refugees it will acceptUS lowers number of refugees it will take - the lowest number since the programme began.18 Sep 07:20 PM
New ZealandCalls to end youth being held in cells"It's playing with fire," Children's Commissioner says.15 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldFour million denied citizenshipThe draft raises the question of where migrants will go after the numbers are finalised.30 Jul 06:41 PM
New ZealandGovernment 'backtrack' on refugee quota: NationalImmigration Minister says resources need to be in place for refugees before quota lift20 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandMurder accused appeals extradition to ChinaKyung Yup Kim says he could face torture or the death penalty.16 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandNZ cannot stand by silently say GreensUS must stop separating parents from their children at the border, says Golriz Ghahraman.20 Jun 01:07 AM
WorldVenezuela hit by first case of Polio since 1989 as country falls deeper into crisisEconomic crash is crippling the country, including the healthcare system.10 Jun 10:17 PM
WorldCIA gets first female chief with confirmation of Gina HaspelGina Haspel spent nearly all of her 33-year career in the CIA in undercover roles.18 May 10:40 AM
EditorialEditorial: PM right to keep pushing on ManusArdern's smart move: pledging up to $3 million in aid for the desperate asylum seekers.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandManus Island on brink of catastrophe, says AmnestyRefugees have no food, water or medical treatment.08 Nov 08:30 PM
WorldThis tweet got US journalist jailed by Mugabe ... and she didn't even send itTwitter account owner still mocking Zimbabwe President, after saying he wore a catheter.05 Nov 01:16 AM
New ZealandGay rights in Indonesia 'real concern'The young men were caned 83 times each before a cheering crowd.23 May 11:12 PM
New ZealandThe $1m man: Ashley Peacock care costsIt's costing taxpayers almost $1m a year to keep Ashley Peacock behind locked doors.21 Mar 06:29 PM
New ZealandNZ millions in palm oil companyMillions more dollars have been invested by a Government superannuation fund in an international palm oil company embroiled in labour abuse allegations.12 Mar 02:57 AM
WorldBlind man Tasered by Manchester policeA blind man was Tasered by police who mistook his walking cane for a gun.25 Feb 05:10 AM
WorldPipeline protesters face inevitableWith approvals granted, the fight for those against the Dakota Access pipeline shifts to the courts.12 Feb 11:12 PM
World13,000 killed at 'human slaughterhouse'Twice a week in the middle of the night, men were taken in "meat fridges" to their death inside a military prison. WARNING: Graphic.07 Feb 06:29 PM
New ZealandNew law to regulate arms brokeringThe Government is drafting a new law to regulate arms brokering - arranging the international movement of guns and heavier weaponry.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldChilling discovery in satellite imagesPhotographs from high above North Korea show what observers say are concerning developments in the regime's arsenal of repression.01 Dec 05:06 PM
WorldIsis child soldiers killed in Mosul battleMore than 300 child soldiers, dubbed the "cubs of the caliphate", have reportedly been killed after being sent into battle.02 Nov 08:27 PM
WorldWorld's most extreme punishmentsCastration and stoning are among the most extreme forms of punishment carried out in parts of the world. WARNING: Graphic.24 Oct 02:52 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Revive the Tampa spiritCOMMENT: It's time to revive the Tampa spirit and rescue refugees our Australian neighbours have sent off to rot in hellish prison camps on remote islands.18 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldChild bride to be executedA 22-year-old woman is to be hanged this week after being found guilty of killing the husband she says abused her.12 Oct 07:59 PM
WorldShocking tales from world's worst prisonBeatings, inhumane conditions and inmates forced to rape each other. This is what goes on in Saydnaya Military Prison.19 Aug 08:36 AM
World'Why should I keep them and feed them?'The Turkish president said that he would reinstate the death penalty to deal with those who took park in the coup attempt19 Jul 04:59 AM
New ZealandChina: Man 'hyping up' right to fair trialA man China wants extradited over the murder of a prostitute is "hyping up" his right to a fair trial to evade justice, says a top Chinese government official.06 Jul 03:38 AM
OpinionGrant Bayldon: Refugee crisis requires stronger NZ responseCOMMENT: Once this small refugee increase takes effect, NZ will remain well behind all the countries we most often compare ourselves to, writes Grant Bayldon.13 Jun 11:00 PM
WorldAmnesty: Global executions on the riseAt least 1634 people were executed last year, according to Amnesty International annual figures released yesterday.06 Apr 09:29 PM
OpinionGrant Bayldon: TV torture glosses sickening realityCOMMENT: We must stand up and tell those like Trump who support the cruel, debasing practice that it has no place in the modern world.04 Apr 10:56 PM
New ZealandAmnesty turns up heat on refugee quotaAmnesty International is holding its own public hearings on the three-yearly review of New Zealand's refugee quota at Parliament today.14 Feb 04:00 PM