WorldBlind man Tasered by Manchester policeA blind man was Tasered by police who mistook his walking cane for a gun.25 Feb 05:10 AM
WorldPipeline protesters face inevitableWith approvals granted, the fight for those against the Dakota Access pipeline shifts to the courts.12 Feb 11:12 PM
World13,000 killed at 'human slaughterhouse'Twice a week in the middle of the night, men were taken in "meat fridges" to their death inside a military prison. WARNING: Graphic.07 Feb 06:29 PM
New ZealandNew law to regulate arms brokeringThe Government is drafting a new law to regulate arms brokering - arranging the international movement of guns and heavier weaponry.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldChilling discovery in satellite imagesPhotographs from high above North Korea show what observers say are concerning developments in the regime's arsenal of repression.01 Dec 05:06 PM
WorldIsis child soldiers killed in Mosul battleMore than 300 child soldiers, dubbed the "cubs of the caliphate", have reportedly been killed after being sent into battle.02 Nov 08:27 PM
WorldWorld's most extreme punishmentsCastration and stoning are among the most extreme forms of punishment carried out in parts of the world. WARNING: Graphic.24 Oct 02:52 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Revive the Tampa spiritCOMMENT: It's time to revive the Tampa spirit and rescue refugees our Australian neighbours have sent off to rot in hellish prison camps on remote islands.18 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldChild bride to be executedA 22-year-old woman is to be hanged this week after being found guilty of killing the husband she says abused her.12 Oct 07:59 PM
WorldShocking tales from world's worst prisonBeatings, inhumane conditions and inmates forced to rape each other. This is what goes on in Saydnaya Military Prison.19 Aug 08:36 AM
World'Why should I keep them and feed them?'The Turkish president said that he would reinstate the death penalty to deal with those who took park in the coup attempt19 Jul 04:59 AM
New ZealandChina: Man 'hyping up' right to fair trialA man China wants extradited over the murder of a prostitute is "hyping up" his right to a fair trial to evade justice, says a top Chinese government official.06 Jul 03:38 AM
OpinionGrant Bayldon: Refugee crisis requires stronger NZ responseCOMMENT: Once this small refugee increase takes effect, NZ will remain well behind all the countries we most often compare ourselves to, writes Grant Bayldon.13 Jun 11:00 PM
WorldAmnesty: Global executions on the riseAt least 1634 people were executed last year, according to Amnesty International annual figures released yesterday.06 Apr 09:29 PM
OpinionGrant Bayldon: TV torture glosses sickening realityCOMMENT: We must stand up and tell those like Trump who support the cruel, debasing practice that it has no place in the modern world.04 Apr 10:56 PM
New ZealandAmnesty turns up heat on refugee quotaAmnesty International is holding its own public hearings on the three-yearly review of New Zealand's refugee quota at Parliament today.14 Feb 04:00 PM
World2000 women abducted, raped, enslavedAt least 2000 women have been abducted by Boko Haram, detained in prisons and houses and subjected to forced marriage, stonings and sexual slavery.13 Apr 09:30 PM
WorldBack Badawi or lose face - laureatesThe international outcry over restrictions on freedom of speech in Saudi Arabia escalated as an array of Nobel prizewinners published an open letter calling on the country's academics to condemn the public flogging of the blogger Raif Badawi.20 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldBackpacker murders: Suspects 'tortured'Amnesty urges Thai junta to investigate allegations that two Burmese workers who “confessed” to the murders did so under torture.08 Oct 01:15 AM
New ZealandKiwi claims he was tortured in ChinaA Chinese New Zealander who entered China illegally to see his parents claims he was detained, chained and tortured for five days before being deported to Auckland.17 Jul 06:04 AM
New ZealandReport blasts NZ's child poverty levelsThe Government has been slammed for its track record on child poverty and violence against women following a critical report from an international human rights watchdog.23 May 05:20 AM
New ZealandNZ urged to help repeal PNG Sorcery ActNew Zealand could play a role in repealing Papua New Guinean sorcery legislation following an Easter "witch-hunt", Amnesty International says.09 Apr 01:13 AM
WorldFiji torture video investigatedFiji police say they will investigate a "shocking'' video posted on the internet, which appears to show men being beaten and tortured in Fiji.05 Mar 07:17 AM
