New Zealand'Derision of gays made me suicidal'The 17-yr-old son of a former Cabinet minister says he struggled as a closet homosexual boarder at King's College.10 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCriminal justice system changes criticisedThe Human Rights Commission says saving money should not be the reason defendants lose their right to a trial by jury.07 Apr 02:14 AM
WorldBullying to become a crime in AustAn amendment to stalking laws is expected to be introduced in the Victorian state Parliament tomorrow.05 Apr 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Nick Smith</i>: The score: Boy racers 1, women 0Testosterone-fuelled drivers will benefit from bid to erase gender inequality.31 Mar 08:30 PM
WorldCivil war reignites as rival leaders fight for final controlIvory Coast has been plunged back into civil war after a slow-burning election crisis developed into violence.31 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldUS soldier gets 24 years for war crimesA US soldier has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the murders of three unarmed Afghan civilians.24 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldAustralia a nation of intolerance: reportThere is a current of anti-Muslim feeling in Australia that suggests an entrenched hostility often related to overseas events.22 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldKiwi's discrimination complaint upheld by Aussie tribunalA tribunal has upheld a race discrimination complaint against a legal definition used to deny disaster recovery payments and social security to thousands of New Zealanders living in Australia.22 Mar 02:03 AM
WorldHorrific photos show US army 'murders' in AfghanistanThe US is facing a severe backlash after the publication of horrific images documenting 'trophy' killings committed by US soldiers in Afghanistan.21 Mar 11:08 PM
OpinionMirko Bagaric: Suicide mission exposes human rights nonsenseWorkers at the damaged nuclear plant in Japan are doing whatever is necessary to save the greater population.21 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldGaddafi vows: We'll attack passenger planesLibyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi has threatened retaliatory attacks against passenger aircraft in the Mediterranean if foreign countries made air strikes against his country.18 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldBelarus: Europe's last dictator mocks group's bid to prosecute himLukashenko blasts 'cheap trick' but opponents act over his human rights abuses10 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldPakistan politician assassinated for speaking outThe murder of second official stops any immediate chance of blasphemy law reform.03 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldLibyan city falls to anti-goverment forces - reportsLibya's second largest city, Benghazi, has fallen to anti-government forces after a crack army unit defected to the opposition and clashes spread to the capital, Tripoli, residents and news reports say.21 Feb 04:13 AM
WorldGaddafi's son warns of civil warThe son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has appeared on that country's state-owned television to make a statement denouncing the current civil unrest.21 Feb 01:40 AM