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Antisemitic hate message graffitied in Wellington
The Jewish Council said it's seeing a rise in antisemitism in NZ.
‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death
Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is.
'Do you want something bad to happen?': Armed men threaten psychologist
She faced multiple threats from guerrilla groups due to her work with traumatised victims.
Israel says Gaza medics’ killing a ‘mistake’, to dismiss commander
An Israeli report admits mistakes led to the deaths of 15 health workers in Gaza.
Fran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rights
OPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.
Why a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims
Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
'Cannot be trusted': White House on reporters using pronouns
Press secretary says she won't engage with reporters listing pronouns in emails.
'Gaza is a killing field': UN says Israel has opened ‘floodgates of horror’
Civilians are in an endless death loop, UN chief says.
Why Brian Tamaki won’t face charges over Te Atatū library incident
Police found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.
UN alarmed as 15 medics killed in Gaza, urges war crime probe
Fifteen medics and aid workers were killed in Gaza after shots hit their ambulances.
Watch: Masked US cops ‘spirit away’ Turkish student on her way to break Ramadan fast
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the academic community.
‘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.
Editorial: Boycotting Afghanistan cricket plays into Taliban’s world view
OPINION: Would a boycott of Afghanistan cricket achieve anything?
US revokes legal status for 500,000 immigrants
Donald Trump has pledged to carry out the largest deportation campaign in US history.
Why international human rights group wants the Black Caps to boycott Afghanistan
The Black Caps play the Afghans in 2026 but a human rights group wants the series stopped.
‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die
Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.
Prisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike - lawyer claims
A guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.
UN condemns major livestock theft amid West Bank settler violence
Palestinian Bedouins report theft of 1500 livestock by Israeli settlers.
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.