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WorldHuman Rights Watch warns US heading to ‘authoritarianism’HRW says masked ICE agents have carried out hundreds of violent US raids.04 Feb 06:46 AM
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WorldIsrael's Gaza actions could amount to genocide, says UN committeeIsrael denies HRW's claims, insists actions target Hamas, not Gaza civilians.14 Nov 07:53 PM
New ZealandNew Human Rights Commission leadership announcedAppointments for human rights and equal employment opportunities roles.16 Aug 04:52 AM
WorldAndrew Tate released from house arrest while awaiting trialAndrew Tate was previously banned from several prominent social media platforms.04 Aug 10:17 AM
New Zealand‘Quagmire’: Top human rights court battles backlog of casesMalcolm King has had a 'gutsful' of waiting for a decision on his human rights claim.30 May 05:00 PM
TravelLuxury Caribbean cruise becomes migrant rescue missionAlmost as many Cuban migrants have been rescued at sea this year than in all of 2022.16 Jan 12:37 AM
World'Inaction is no longer possible': On sidelines of UN, a push for China's abuses to be punishedChina is accused of a ruthless campaign of torture, sexual assault and ethnic cleansing.20 Sep 12:53 AM
New ZealandRacist and offensive pamphlet returns to Auckland letterboxesUnhappy resident: "Hateful recommendations are definitely not welcome in my mailbox".24 Feb 06:00 AM
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World'We hanged Uighurs from ceilings': Chinese police whistleblowerFormer detective describes extreme abuse towards ethnic minority in China.05 Oct 06:33 PM
World'My life is not your porn' South Korean women victims of voyeurismOnline sex crimes are traumatising South Korean women and driving some to take their lives16 Jun 09:21 PM
WorldChina accused of massive crimes against Uighur minorityThe Chinese government flatly rejects allegations of human rights abuses in Xinjiang.13 May 02:37 AM
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WorldChinese official slams UK genocide declarationChinese official slams UK genocide declaration calling it "counter to facts".24 Apr 05:44 AM
World'Murdering unarmed civilians': 114 people killed by Myanmar forcesThe violence was the deadliest bloodletting since last month's coup.27 Mar 06:25 PM
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WorldAfghanistan condemns Australian war crimes allegationsAfghanistan has demanded justice for the victims of Australia's alleged wars crimes.20 Nov 10:39 PM
WorldGreek migrant camp gutted by blazeMore than 100 people on Saturday moved into the new camp built with UNHCR tents.12 Sep 08:41 PM
New ZealandThe Kiwi colonial-era statues that pose some problemsThe bad - and the good - of the men behind the statues.16 Jun 11:00 PM
WorldDeadly protests around the worldWhen people take their grievances to the streets, some pay the ultimate price.15 Nov 09:19 PM
WorldAlabama's new abortion ban could jail doctors. In some countries, laws already doCountries including El Salvador and the Dominican Republican have similar legislation.15 May 07:45 PM
New ZealandPressure on Ardern to speak up for MuslimsNew Zealand doesn't pick sides says Jacinda Ardern.30 Mar 04:00 PM
