New ZealandAhmed Zaoui freed from Algerian prison after 28 months behind barsThe NZ refugee was jailed for hosting a political meeting at his home.10 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldVenezuelan activist ends ‘1675 days’ of suffering in prisonJavier Tarazona's release marked the latest step to free political prisoners in Venezuela.02 Feb 12:57 AM
WorldLightning strike injures over 80 at rally for Brazil's former presidentLightning hit near the crowd in Brasilia as thousands rallied in heavy rain.26 Jan 05:42 PM
WorldIran tightens deadly protest crackdown under cover of internet blackoutA rights group says at least 51 protesters have been killed so far.10 Jan 10:09 PM
WorldChina confirms extradition of accused scam boss from CambodiaHis Prince Bank in Cambodia is in liquidation but customers can still withdraw money.08 Jan 07:13 PM
WorldIranians step up protests as death toll mounts, internet cutProtests over Iran's economic crisis have spread to all 31 provinces.08 Jan 06:18 PM
WorldMyanmar junta to free 6,000 prisoners in independence day amnestyThe junta says it will pardon 6134 citizens and 52 foreign prisoners.04 Jan 05:21 PM
WorldJail for 1335 years: Gang members given centuries-long sentencesSince March 2022, El Salvador has detained more than 90,000 people.21 Dec 09:59 PM
WorldAmnesty accuses Hamas of crimes against humanity on Oct 7 and afterwardsMilitants in Gaza 'continued to commit violations and crimes' to do with the hostages.11 Dec 12:40 AM
WorldChild bride, now 25, spared from death sentence The victim's family 'forgave' the woman, who married at 12, after blood money was paid.09 Dec 05:22 PM
WorldTens of thousands celebrate as Syria marks one year since Assad's ousterMore than half a million people were killed and millions displaced in the war.08 Dec 06:04 PM
WorldBacklash to White House, Hegseth response to boat-strike fallout'This is ‘protect Pete’ bulls***': Anger in Defence Dept over Hegseth's role in incident.02 Dec 04:37 AM
WorldTeen rescued days after migrant shipwreck off MalaysiaAt least 26 people died when the boat carrying about 70 migrants capsized.12 Nov 12:12 AM
WorldFrom death row to homecoming: Why Indonesia is sending convicts back to the UKIndonesia agreed to the transfer under a humanitarian deal signed last month.07 Nov 02:59 AM
WorldTanzania President sworn in as opposition says hundreds killed in protestsAn internet blackout cut Tanzania off for days after the disputed vote.03 Nov 09:23 PM
WorldIce spends $122m on weapons as Trump ramps up deportationsThe agency is spending millions on monitoring and surveillance software, records show.23 Oct 03:50 AM
WorldSeventy years on, Ruth Ellis case returns to haunt Britain’s justice systemThe 28-year-old was hanged in 1955 after shooting racing driver David Blakely.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Diminishing choices': Report blasts NZ's response to climate displacementThe Amnesty International report calls for humanitarian visas and a stay on deportations.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A complete vacuum of moral leadership'Amnesty International's Agnes Callamard calls on New Zealand to lift its game.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGehan Gunasekara: Chill on free speech extends across the entire worldA New Zealand academic says a US travel advisory warned of device searches.15 Oct 05:00 PM
World‘Welcome home’: Israel celebrates release of final surviving hostages from GazaA huge crowd gathered in Tel Aviv erupted in joy at the reports.13 Oct 06:15 AM
WorldIsrael to deport Gaza flotilla activists after sea interceptionsGreta Thunberg was among dozens stopped as Israeli forces seized the flotilla.02 Oct 06:53 PM
WorldNepal's first female PM takes charge after deadly anti-corruption protestsMore than 50 people were killed in a week of unrest in the mountain nation.13 Sep 11:22 PM
WorldGen Z protests force Nepal leader outPresident Ramchandra Paudel pleaded for restraint as violence spread nationwide.09 Sep 07:09 PM
World71 killed in overnight attack on Congo villageMost of the victims were attending a funeral when the attack took place.09 Sep 06:49 PM
WorldUK police arrest over 800 people at pro-Palestinian rallyThe Metropolitan Police arrested 857 people for “showing support” for Palestine Action.09 Sep 02:07 AM