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Hospital restrains man for six years
A mentally ill patient restrained in solitary confinement for almost six years is one of several disturbing cases the Ombudsmen have uncovered.
Cup winnings could fund dictator's regime: expert
The Melbourne Cup could become part of an international money laundering scheme if dictator Ramzan Kadyrov's horse wins.
China forced to examine deep prejudices
A black woman's appearance on a talent show in China has provoked a storm of abuse on the internet and a rare debate on racism in the media.
Police given wider powers to take DNA
MPs today passed a law that by 2011 will allow police to take DNA samples from anyone they intend charging with an imprisonable offence.
Bradford leaves Beehive smacking of Section 59
The retirement of Green firebrand Sue Bradford this week is exposing hidden rifts in the party.
Discrimination in Oz for Kiwis
Kiwis who have lived in Australia since childhood are lodging - and winning - race discrimination complaints, saying they are facing discrimination in the Australian job market.
<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Casting the socialists out of the temple
The folk at Conservapedia have made a shocking discovery. The Bible is full of liberal bias.
Activist keen to go head to head with protesters
Exiled Chinese Muslim leader Rebiya Kadeer says she wants to "meet with the enemy" during her New Zealand visit.