WorldTransgender woman's Iraq honour killing reveals society's hatredA glamorous 23-year-old make-up artist was executed by a family member.22 Feb 07:47 PM
New ZealandEmergency powers may be needed to clear Parliament protesters - Police CommissionerProtest shouldn't have got to this but use of force unacceptable to many - Andrew Coster.19 Feb 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-MP and Covid theories: The cost of a 'treacherous political rabbit hole'Former National MP Matt King on why he won't 'sell my soul to the devil'.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTorture, tumors and unfair trials: An alleged murderer's plea against extraditionLawyers say Kyung Yup Kim is suicidal, has a brain tumour and extending case is inhumane.04 Feb 03:57 AM
World'Genocide Games': China's treatment of Uighurs shined upon before OlympicsControversy as spotlight on the host country's treatment of ethnic minorities.03 Feb 07:45 PM
EntertainmentAnger in China as Keanu Reeves joins benefit concert for TibetKeanu Reeves is facing backlash in China over benefit concert for Tibet.26 Jan 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldRefugees detained alongside Novak Djokovic suddenly have world's attentionNew York Times: At an Australian hotel, the tennis star's case is but one controversy.08 Jan 08:50 PM
World'Moral compass': Requiem for South Africa's Archbishop TutuTutu was in cheapest available coffin at his request to avoid any ostentatious displays.01 Jan 06:54 PM
New ZealandLisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knightsMore than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.30 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldHow democracy was dismantled in Hong Kong in 2021'Once Hong Kong allowed open opposition and questioning of the government's core policies'29 Dec 11:50 PM
WorldFirst US gay bishop remembers Tutu's generosity, kindnessDesmond Tutu was a foe of apartheid, as well as a leading advocate for LGBTQ rights.27 Dec 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'A true giant': Tributes flow for Desmond Tutu, a force for harmonyNew York Times: Praise for the late archbishop flooded social media.27 Dec 04:50 AM
World'Heinous crime': Women and children killed in Myanmar massacreWomen and children were among those shot by government troops while fleeing combat.26 Dec 06:12 PM
TravelSuper Cool: Check out this Swedish Icehotel - before it meltsHere for a good time but not a long time, this epic icehotel will only last till Spring.15 Dec 07:53 PM
TravelWomen challenge requirement to 'cover up' at the beachWomen are required to cover up to "protect public sensibilities".15 Dec 07:45 PM
TravelUK highest court rejects case for gender-neutral passportsBritish activist warns UK's ruling puts them "on the wrong side of history."15 Dec 06:19 PM
World'Nothing was settled': Emmett Till lynching probe closed; no new chargesUS Justice Department closes its investigation into the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till.07 Dec 01:31 AM
WorldChina ridicules US democracy as 'disaster for voters'China asks how such a deeply polarised and fractured country could lecture others.04 Dec 06:08 PM
PoliticsCrown pays $1.5m for waterfront property occupied by iwiIt took five weeks - how a Northland iwi is set to regain privately-owned ancestral land.03 Dec 04:00 PM
World'She died of thirst': IS member chained 5yo Yazidi girl in the sunAl-Jumailly chained Yazidi girl in the sun in temperatures of over 50C.30 Nov 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs distrust of China grows, Europe inches closer to TaiwanNew York Times: China's aggressive posture is prompting a geopolitical shift.10 Nov 10:45 PM
BusinessAmal Clooney calls for business to play their part in stopping human rights abuseThe human rights lawyer spoke at the Apec CEO Summit.10 Nov 09:51 PM
WorldMalala Yousafzai announces marriage on TwitterNobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, shot by the Taliban, announces marriage on Twitter.09 Nov 10:54 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our spies foiled terror threats, found secret agentsNZSIS and GCSB minister Andrew Little on our spies and what really happens in the shadows.04 Nov 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsDedicating a career to human rightsAmal Clooney has clocked up an impressive workload in international law and human rights.03 Nov 03:59 PM
WorldEthiopia tried to limit rare UN report on Tigray war abusesThe conflict has been marked by gang rapes, deliberate starvation and thousands of deaths.02 Nov 07:07 PM
World'Brutal': China making billions off Uighur genocideBeijing's brutal persecution of millions is proving very lucrative for China.27 Oct 08:49 PM
WorldNZ ambassador removed from TurkeyPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered the ambassadors be declared undesirable.23 Oct 07:00 PM
WorldSudanese refugees: Jumping on to trucks to get to BritainTwo young Sudanese refugees who escaped war in their country share their journeys.19 Oct 06:33 PM
New ZealandPetition calls for help Afghans facing 'systematic murder and execution'"They were brave and took a risk to support us".13 Oct 05:00 AM
World'We hanged Uighurs from ceilings': Chinese police whistleblowerFormer detective describes extreme abuse towards ethnic minority in China.05 Oct 06:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrowing concern over genetic discrimination in New ZealandGenetic discrimination is using someone's genetic info to discriminate against them.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeople with fetal alcohol disorder 'failed' by successive governments - reportFailure means "massive ongoing costs" to New Zealand, Children's Commissioner says.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeputy mayor admits wrongdoing after 'racist' comments to councillorPeter Schulte has called for Bill Machen to resign as deputy mayor.28 Sep 06:24 AM
