New ZealandCrown to appeal decision that carer parents should be paidThe Crown is appealing a landmark Human Rights Review Tribunal decision enabling parents caring for severely disabled adult children to be paid.21 Jan 11:59 PM
WorldClinton urged to influence on countries restricting Internet useUS senators are urging US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to take more proactive steps in supporting organisations that promote 'Internet freedom' in countries such as Iran and China, where severe Internet restrictions are enforced.21 Jan 07:58 PM
New ZealandTurban dispute goes to mediatorsA Sikh community leader refused entry into a cosmopolitan club because of his turban will take his fight to the Human Rights Commission.18 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandShould parents who act as carers for their severely disabled adult children receive financial support from the Government?11 Jan 09:26 PM
WorldHomosexuals being used as 'scapegoats' by flawed governmentsHomophobia is on rise in Uganda as the government seeks an Anti-Homosexuality Bill and the minister for ethics and integrity insists that it will be every citizen's duty under new laws to denounce anyone they suspect of being gay.10 Jan 07:10 PM
WorldTamil Tigers throw weight behind General who crushed themSeven months after Sri Lanka's long and bitter civil war was brought to an end by a withering government assault, the political coalition that supported the Tamil Tigers has thrown its support behind the former army chief who crushed them.06 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandProtest target's opponent upset at distractionThe opponent of Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer blames distracting protests for her loss, says today's match should have been postponed.06 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandProtesters target Israeli player againDemonstrators have renewed calls for Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer's withdrawal from the ASB Classic tournament.05 Jan 03:00 PM
KahuMaori women pay price for their high addiction rateJust under 50 per cent of Maori women smoke, compared to 20 per cent for the whole population aged 15 to 64.04 Jan 03:00 PM
