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Kenyan starvation cult leader sentenced to 200 years for child murders
Paul Mackenzie's lawyer said he would appeal the verdict.
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Pak’nSave apologises after searching customer’s bag without permission
Pak’nSave apologised, saying the staffer acted outside company policy.
'I want to exist like any other man': Transgender prison officer banned from searching male inmates
Now the officer has been given an apology and confidential compensation payment.
Conduct concerns prompt investigation into Human Rights Commissioner
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith did not give details on what concerns had been expressed.
'Major implications for career': Pilot wins $19k after probe into false drinking claim breaches privacy
The CAA accepted it breached principles of the law related to accuracy and disclosure.
Rubio details US demands as Iran peace talks falter
US Secretary of State said Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz before sanctions ease.
Thinking of using a chatbot for medical advice? Read this first
Washington Post: Studies show using AI tools for health questions may not be a good idea.
Real estate agent sorry for AI warzone ad linking sales to Middle East conflict
The Queenstown agent says she is 'incredibly embarrassed' and takes full responsibility.
I don’t regret gifting Nobel prize to Trump, says Venezuela’s Machado
Machado gave Trump her 2025 Nobel medal after his Caracas raid on Nicolas Maduro.
Auckland school unlawfully used mum and son's medical file
A Human Rights Review Tribunal found the school misused confidential files causing harm and awarded $29,100 in damages. Video / Mike Scott
Trump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on Iran
Former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene said his Easter remarks defied Christianity.
Pay equity clash deepens as 'surprised' minister hits back at Human Rights Commission
Brooke van Velden met with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner last year.
Iran war: Apparent AI use in fighting raises daunting questions, expert says
The US and Israel have launched thousands of strikes across Iran in days.
Fewer Israeli strikes but also less aid in Gaza as Iran war rages
Israel’s closure of Gaza’s crossings sent food and fuel prices soaring by 200-300%.
Human Rights Watch warns US heading to ‘authoritarianism’
HRW says masked ICE agents have carried out hundreds of violent US raids.
Act Party's lack of support for modern slavery bill sees National team up with Labour
This is the first time such a rule has been used in Parliament.
Standalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool
X says Grok is blocked in some places, but the stand-alone app still undresses photos.
The countries wielding internet blackouts to muzzle dissent
There were a record 296 deliberate internet shutdowns in 54 countries in 2024.
UN chief urges Israel to lift Gaza aid ban on major NGOs
Israel has barred 37 foreign humanitarian agencies from entering Gaza under new rules.
Man claims he was discriminated against when woman he dated cancelled his job interview
His interview was terminated when the interviewer realised she'd briefly dated him.
‘We believe in inclusion’: Wellington Pride faces tribunal over group’s ban from festival
Lava: Members were distressed and hurt by the decision to cancel their stall at the fair.
Israel set to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing, Israeli public broadcaster says
The reopening would follow Hamas returning four hostages' remains today NZT.
'Insulted and belittled': Top journalist ejected from Pride festival v lesbian group tribunal hearing
Media allowed to cover long-running dispute at tribunal; why was this reporter barred?
Jonathan Ayling: Can Swarbrick’s speech be considered ‘incitement’?
OPINION: Dr Melissa Derby says she was misunderstood on Q+A over hate speech laws.