WorldIndian census puts caste issue in spotlightThe decision to include caste in India's national census has triggered intense controversy about a painful, vexing subject.13 May 09:50 PM
WorldKindness kills when aid prolongs warsHumanitarian help has become a huge industry, buffering corrupt regimes and perpetuating war, claims the author of a new book.30 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldSurvivor of Bosnia's death camps faces demons at trial'Some died silently - they just didn't have enough air to breathe. I had to drink my own urine because there was no water,' death camp survivor Ahmet Zulic told the war crimes trial of Radovan Karadzic.14 Apr 12:36 AM
New ZealandMan tasered after 'bloody' armed brawlKnives, clubs, large rocks, bottles and an axe were recovered from the scene where a man become the first person to be tasered in the South Island.28 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandUN 'out of touch' on tasersThe Police Association says the United Nations Human Rights Committee is out of touch, after it criticised police adoption of Tasers.27 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandNZ murder record among worstNew Zealand is one of the most violent countries in the developed world, according to a new independent report.27 Mar 03:00 PM
