New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Gisborne teacher and human rights commissioner made MNZMKāren Johansen recognised in New Year Honours for services to education and human rights.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldThree dead in Syria as Alawites protest mosque bombingThe protesters' deaths followed the mosque attack in Homs that killed eight people. 28 Dec 07:18 PM
New Zealand'A life of service': Chief Justice honours former High Court judge Robert SmellieHon Robert Smellie CNZM KC died on December 23 at age 95.27 Dec 12:23 AM
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
New ZealandGoldsmith appointed Human Rights and Race Relations Commissioners unlawfullyBoth commissioners will stay in their roles while Goldsmith considers an appeal.19 Dec 04:50 AM
WorldAlbanese vows hate-speech crackdown after Bondi attackAustralian PM plans tougher penalties, visa bans for people stoking hatred and violence.18 Dec 03:34 AM
WorldUniversity of Sydney staffer sacked over verbal abuse hurled at Jewish studentsThe woman was filmed abusing students during a Sukkot celebration on campus.17 Dec 09:40 PM
WorldUK police arrest protesters over 'intifada' chants after Bondi Beach attackThe intifada refers to Palestinian uprisings against Israel.17 Dec 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Anti-Semitism has always been a sign of a sick society. It is againOPINION: Our Jewish community should feel safe. They do not.15 Dec 04:00 PM
World‘Horrendous’: Talented footballer among 15 Bondi shooting victimsDan Elkayam was a Frenchman living in Australia.15 Dec 12:03 AM
WorldBelarus frees Nobel laureate and protest icon in US-brokered prisoner dealThe US-brokered deal freed 123 detainees in exchange for sanctions relief.13 Dec 09:32 PM
New ZealandMan claims he was discriminated against when woman he dated cancelled his job interviewHis interview was terminated when the interviewer realised she'd briefly dated him.13 Dec 01:00 AM
WorldUS helped me escape: Machado details high-risk journey from hiding to NorwayThe Nobel laureate backs US military moves and vows to return to Venezuela.11 Dec 05:44 PM
WorldCambodia-Thailand border clashes send half a million into sheltersJets, tanks and drones are striking near disputed centuries-old temples.10 Dec 05:56 PM
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
WorldWave of killings: Third Peruvian journalist slain amid rising gang violenceFernando Nunez was a Kamila TV reporter known for probing city corruption.08 Dec 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldRosie O’Donnell’s life in exileRosie O'Donnell left the US for Dublin in January over Trump fears.07 Dec 07:22 PM
WorldDrone strikes on Sudan kindergarten, hospital kill dozens: local officialThe African Union and Unicef say the true toll likely exceeds 100 dead.07 Dec 06:29 PM
WorldFamily of Colombian killed in boat strike takes US to rights bodyColombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned the strikes as 'extrajudicial'.03 Dec 07:58 PM
WorldJafar Panahi’s 'It Was Just an Accident' sweeps Gothams amid Iran sentenceHours before the Gothams, Iran sentenced Jafar Panahi to one year in prison.03 Dec 04:00 AM
WorldHacking scheme targeted 120,000 home cameras for sexual footagePolice say about 120,000 internet cameras were hacked across homes and businesses.03 Dec 12:21 AM
WorldHong Kong leader says ‘independent committee’ to probe firePolice have arrested 15 people after scaffolding netting failed fire rules.02 Dec 07:09 PM
WorldNativity scene row in Beziers as mayor challenges French secularism lawProtesters say the town hall nativity breaches France's 1905 secularism law.01 Dec 03:46 AM
New ZealandFree speech or hate speech? Watch the debate on The Elephant The Elephant is an online video series about the controversial topics we often avoid. 26 Nov 04:03 PM
New ZealandThe Elephant | When does free speech become hate speech?The Elephant covers both sides of the story.Watch26 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldUS calls NHS abortions a human rights breachMore than 250,000 abortions took place in England and Wales in 2022.25 Nov 08:48 PM
WorldUS- and Israeli-backed Gaza aid group ends mission after UN criticismUN experts alleged the aid effort served covert military agendas.24 Nov 07:11 PM
New ZealandHow the UK’s asylum crackdown could reshape global refugee protectionsGlobal aid cuts mean the UN faces a $1.3b funding shortfall this year.19 Nov 07:09 PM
WorldTrump hosts Ronaldo, Musk and Saudi Crown Prince at dinnerRonaldo sat near the head of the table moments before Trump and the Prince arrived.19 Nov 04:20 AM
World'Things happen': Trump dismisses journalist's killing as $1.7t Saudi deal unveiledTrump praised Mohammed bin Salman as 'incredible' on human rights.18 Nov 08:10 PM
WorldLabour split grows over asylum reformsLabour MPs warn Shabana Mahmood’s asylum overhaul risks fuelling division.17 Nov 07:44 PM
World‘This is a moral mission’: Home Secretary defends migrant visa crackdownAngola, Namibia and the DRC risk visa bans under Shabana Mahmood’s plan.16 Nov 11:26 PM
