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‘Beaten by soldiers’: Palestinian filmmaker detained, released
Israeli police released Hamdan Ballal after detaining him on Monday.
‘Execution without trial’: Main rival to Turkey’s President arrested, sparking massive protests
His arrest sparked protests in Istanbul, spreading to 55 of Turkey’s provinces.
Plans to replace Mt Everest Sherpas with drones branded ‘idiotic’
Drones can transport 15kg, replacing tasks that took hours on foot.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guard
Dean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.
Why maids keep dying in Saudi Arabia
New York Times: At least 274 Kenyans have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years.
‘Exploited and abused’: UN judge’s shocking modern slavery conviction
Lydia Mugambe forced a young woman to work as her maid for free.
ICJ hearings on Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians set for April
Israel blocked aid to Gaza on March 2, affecting 2.4 million Palestinians.
‘Extreme fear’: Over 1000 dead in Syria’s coastal violence
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed not to let Syria fall into chaos or civil war.
Israel says it’s cutting off Gaza electricity
The power cut affects the territory's main desalination plant, vital for 600,000 people.
Editorial: Should the Black Caps boycott Afghanistan? How to send a stronger message
OPINION: NZ cricket bosses say Afghanistan's leaders would want them to ban play.
Massacres and fear: Alawite heartland reels under Syrian violence
Security forces heavily deployed in Alawite areas on the coast.
Big Ben climber with Palestinian flag prompts London lockdown
Crowds watched as supporters below chanted 'free Palestine' and 'you are a hero'.
'Racist:' Man tries to take case against Apple Sales claiming his iPad’s voice function has an accent
Taiming Zhang has tried to sue a hotel and a restaurant. Now he's tried to take on Apple.
Why Black Caps continue to play country run by ‘terrorist’ regime
NZ cricket bosses say Afghanistan's leaders would want them to ban play.
‘Untenable situation’: Judge criticises care of man in isolation
Jay has been detained in near-isolation for 19 years at the Mason Clinic.
Gang patch ban challenged, lawyer cites Nazi Germany, Taliban comparisons
Gang member Mana-Apiti Brown is appealing his conviction for wearing a Nomads cap.
How a midwife escaped an African prison, crossed deserts and seas to find refuge in NZ
He was accused of helping a female prisoner escape hospital moments after she gave birth.
Niu FM parts ways with under-fire radio personality after Destiny library protest
Concerns were raised about Bailey Palala's appearance at the protest.
‘Abhorrent and cruel’: UN slams Hamas' handover of hostages' remains
Hamas handed over four hostages' remains in a public ceremony in Khan Yunis.
Niu FM hosts speak out after radio co-worker seen at violent protest of library pride event
Concerns are being raised about people linked to Destiny Church and the violent protest.
Outcry as world’s first openly gay imam killed in shooting
Two suspects with covered faces fired multiple shots at Hendricks’ vehicle.
Four Israeli hostages reunited with families as 200 Palestinian prisoners released
Gaza militants released four female Israeli hostages.
'We dug up graves': Kiwi lawyer on the cases that will always stay with him
Satchie Govender: 'They were having a barbecue while she was digging her own grave'.
'Housing is a human right': Tamariki in Hamilton emergency motels drops from 516 to 165
Households in emergency housing motels dropped from 507 in 2023, to 144 in November 2024.
'Subterfuge': Man awarded $60k after devices taken from desk during orchestrated meeting
Tribunal: It was 'manifestly unfair' and an 'unreasonable intrusion' into his affairs.
'Sexual discrimination': One woman's battle for rights within a Muslim community
Shama Nisha says her human rights victory has paved the way for Muslim women in NZ.
Treatment of inmates at prison's extreme risk unit cruel, inhuman - Chief Ombudsman
There are currently 13 prisoners in Auckland Prison’s unit.