OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer</i>: America's foreign wars may explain homeland slaughter10 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandHospital restrains man for six yearsA mentally ill patient restrained in solitary confinement for almost six years is one of several disturbing cases the Ombudsmen have uncovered.04 Nov 03:00 PM
RacingCup winnings could fund dictator's regime: expertThe Melbourne Cup could become part of an international money laundering scheme if dictator Ramzan Kadyrov's horse wins.02 Nov 03:00 PM
WorldChina forced to examine deep prejudicesA black woman's appearance on a talent show in China has provoked a storm of abuse on the internet and a rare debate on racism in the media.01 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandPolice given wider powers to take DNA MPs today passed a law that by 2011 will allow police to take DNA samples from anyone they intend charging with an imprisonable offence.27 Oct 09:38 PM
New ZealandBradford leaves Beehive smacking of Section 59The retirement of Green firebrand Sue Bradford this week is exposing hidden rifts in the party.24 Oct 03:00 PM
WorldDiscrimination in Oz for KiwisKiwis who have lived in Australia since childhood are lodging - and winning - race discrimination complaints, saying they are facing discrimination in the Australian job market.19 Oct 09:16 PM
OpinionTapu Misa<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Casting the socialists out of the templeThe folk at Conservapedia have made a shocking discovery. The <i>Bible</i> is full of liberal bias.18 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandActivist keen to go head to head with protestersExiled Chinese Muslim leader Rebiya Kadeer says she wants to "meet with the enemy" during her New Zealand visit.12 Oct 03:00 PM