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Sofagate: Female EU President left standing in 'sexist snub'

The topic of gender equality took centre stage after an EU President was snubbed.

Waikeria Prison protesters file civil rights claims

'We will not allow them to hide behind this racist system ... keeps Māori at the bottom.'

Myanmar forces fire on funeral; crackdown continues

UN criticises international community for not doing enough to stop 'mass murder'.

'Murdering unarmed civilians': 114 people killed by Myanmar forces

The violence was the deadliest bloodletting since last month's coup.

Eritrea to withdraw troops from Tigray, says Ethiopia PM

Witnesses have described Eritrean forces looting, killing and raping civilians.

Gangs and guns: Police crackdown 'racist', Mongrel Mob tells MPs

'You're questioning my integrity': fiery exchanges at select committee this morning

Racism prevalent in New Zealand, says new report

Racism is not on the decline for everyone, and its impacts are far-reaching.

China blasts US 'evil past of genocide' at UN rights body

The verbal attack reflects growing rivalry between the world's top two economic powers.

Teuila Fuatai: NZ needs to step up fight against 501 deportations

OPINION: Proposed Aussie law change means a dire situation is about to get worse.

NZ withdrawal from Afghanistan: Taliban reacts

Extremist Islamic group calls on other countries to follow NZDF move.

Missing Dubai princess re-emerges in videos at 'jail villa'

Sheikha Latifa says she is being imprisoned in a heavily guarded villa

Myanmar military cracks down on protests

Protesters are calling on the military junta to reinstate the elected government.

Biden presses China's Xi on human rights in first official call

Joe Biden, in his first call with Xi Jinping, focuses on China's human rights abuses.

Israel's Covid-19 vaccine success sparks debate on Palestinian inequities

New York Times: Israel's responsibilities as an occupying power are under scrutiny.

From jail, Navalny urges Russians to overcome their fear

Vladamir Putin's political foe has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison.

Racist taunt shocks North Shore Māori mum

Meng Foon says the incident strengthens the need for laws against hate speech.

Russia braces for more pro-Navalny protests

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was jailed last month and faces years in prison.

Welcoming Hong Kongers proves Britain is willing to be brave

OPINION: The UK has effectively offered Hong Kongers asylum - and that's important.