WorldUK 'ran renegade torture unit in Iraq'Fresh evidence has emerged that British military intelligence ran a secret operation in Iraq which authorised degrading and unlawful treatment of prisoners. 21 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandSikh daggers testing schoolsThe Human Rights Commission has been asked to clarify whether a Sikh student should be allowed to wear a ceremonial dagger to school.20 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandEnvironmental group ready to defend whaling activistJapanese lawyers are lined up to defend incarcerated anti-whaling protester Peter Bethune, but an environmental group still hopes Japanese authorities will send him home.19 Mar 02:50 AM
WorldRight-to-die talks banned in IrelandAn Australian euthanasia advocate is meeting plenty of vocal opposition as he tours Ireland.19 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandGay worker wins $15k for sexual harassmentA former Sydney brothel owner turned restaurateur is believed to have fled NZ owing thousands, including a court-ordered $15,000 for sexually harassing a staff member.17 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandJapanese media express frustration at NZ activistJapanese media have expressed frustration at a NZ activist's anti-whaling protests, with one top newspaper accusing him of terrorism.14 Mar 10:33 PM
New ZealandKey: Govt cannot intervene in activist's caseJohn Key says the Govt can not intervene in Japan's legal processes to help anti-whaling campaigner Peter Bethune.14 Mar 08:11 PM
WorldHunger striker to be force-fed, rules US courtA British man who has been on hunger strike in a US prison since September 2007 can legally be force-fed by prison authorities, a court has ruled.13 Mar 11:38 PM
WorldDan Rather sorry for 'watermelons' commentFormer CBS News anchor Dan Rather today apologised for a remark that could be taken as a racist slur on President Barack Obama.10 Mar 09:00 PM
WorldParents win fight to sterilise daughterThe Family Court in Queensland has authorised the parents of a profoundly disabled girl to give their daughter a hysterectomy.09 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandAbusive mums may be tracked through lifeA panel of experts has recommended an alert system for all abusive mothers so officials know when they have more children.02 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandA matter of justiceFor the next six months a bright, young Auckland lawyer will work for the International Criminal Court at the Hague.02 Mar 03:00 PM
