WorldBali police round-up the gigolosThe "Kuta cowboys" who offer friendship to tourists face an uncertain future, thanks to an uproar provoked by a warts-and-all documentary.01 May 10:06 PM
New ZealandRed T-shirt earns teen a beatingA teenager needed two rows of stitches and a steel plate to repair his shattered jaw after being beaten over the colour of his T-shirt.01 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSacked for teaching King LearShakespearean tragedy has become high farce, after a Christian high school sacked a teacher for using a "morally defiling" <i>King Lear</i> text.01 May 04:00 PM
WorldBurqa banned in BelgiumThe first European ban on the wearing of the Islamic burqa in public is poised to come into force in Belgium.01 May 02:16 AM
New ZealandSalvation Army called to apologise for historic abuse casesPeople who were abused in Salvation Army homes as long as 70 years ago say they're still waiting for a public apology.30 Apr 03:33 AM
WorldMuslims, Asians need not applyAussie anti-immigration campaigner Pauline Hanson has put her Queensland home on the market - but not for everyone.27 Apr 10:23 PM
WorldSarkozy launches new attack on burqaThe French government will enact a law next month to ban the burqa, or full-body veil.21 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandMayor slammed for comparing himself to JesusNorth Shore Mayor Andrew Williams is facing fresh criticism over an Easter email to councillors, which began: "Two blokes got crucified this week..."17 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandTamaki to counsel pastorsBrian Tamaki is personally counselling the pastors linked to a scandal involving inappropriate conduct with foster children.10 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentLong friendship leaves its markA book about Samoan tattooing - tatau - records a story that has been 30 years in the making.10 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul Thomas<i>Paul Thomas:</i> The lunatic fringe returnsPaul Thomas writes that there's a widespread assumption of American ignorance, particularly in the heartland.09 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandVictim wants church to take responsibility for abuseA man haunted by childhood memories of sexual abuse at a Catholic orphanage just wants someone to acknowledge there was wrongdoing.09 Apr 02:10 AM
Opinion<i>Peter Lyons:</i> Petty gossip? Church hierarchy is out of touchPeter Lyons, a teacher at St Peter's College, writes that abuse scandals are a legacy of centuries of intolerance of critical self-analysis.08 Apr 04:00 PM
