New ZealandHealth ministry's million-dollar battle against familiesThe Ministry of Health needs to sit down and talk with families who are caring for their disabled relatives, say the Greens.21 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldHarsh crackdown on Shia worshippers in BahrainSunni-Shia hostility in the Muslim world is likely to deepen because of the demolition of Shia holy places in Bahrain.20 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldPauline Hanson comes up shortPauline Hanson has failed in her bid to be elected to the upper house of the NSW parliament.12 Apr 02:25 AM
WorldInquiries ordered in Australian Defence scandalYet another scandal has rocked the Australian military.11 Apr 05:30 PM
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
