Trump comment deemed 'racist', 'offensive'
African politicians and diplomats labelled US President Donald Trump a racist after he was reported to have described some immigrants from Africa and Haiti as coming from "s***hole" countries.
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Haiti to scold 'Baby Doc' for defying house arrest
Haiti to scold 'Baby Doc' for defying house arrest
The former Haitian dictator known as "Baby Doc" has been summoned to court to be scolded for violating the terms of his house arrest by venturing outside the capital, a judge says.
Trust planning $1.2m Haiti project
Trust planning $1.2m Haiti project
A North Otago trust's plans to create a physiotherapy training centre in Haiti will cost almost $1.2 million, but it is confident it can open the new facility early next year.
Clark to address public function for Haiti project
Clark to address public function for Haiti project
Progress on a North Otago project to help the people of Haiti will be outlined at a function in Oamaru on Wednesday, which will also be attended by former prime minister Helen Clark in her role as one of the United Nations' top managers.
Martelly victorious in Haiti election
Martelly victorious in Haiti election
Musician Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly has scored a come-from-behind victory in Haiti's presidential runoff, according to preliminary results from last month's election showing he easily defeated a former first lady for the leadership of a country facing enormous challenges.
Migrants exploited, forced to beg
Migrants exploited, forced to beg
Dominican Republic authorities say they have busted a human trafficking ring that allegedly exploited dozens of Haitian migrants as beggars on street corners in the capital.
Nervous Haitians await vote results
Nervous Haitians await vote results
Banks and stores closed early and people rushed to get home in the capital on Wednesday as Haitians feared unrest with the expected announcement of final results from the disputed presidential election.
Haiti recovering from tragedies
Haiti recovering from tragedies
Robyn Couper has arrived in Haiti ahead of a team of three physiotherapists who arrive on Saturday as part of Project HHH - Hearts and Hands for Haiti.
Haiti mourns quake dead on anniversary
Haiti mourns quake dead on anniversary
The air was choked with memory today in this city where everyone lost a brother, a child, a cousin or a friend. One year after the earthquake, Haitians marched down empty, rubble-lined streets singing hymns and climbed broken buildings to hang wreaths of flowers.
Plan for activities and physio school in Haiti revealed
Plan for activities and physio school in Haiti revealed
A proposal to establish a physiotherapy and occupational school in the Haitian city of Cap-Haitien is being investigated by a North Otago trust as one way to help the country's people recover from January's devastating earthquake.
Wyclef Jean to run for Haiti president
Wyclef Jean to run for Haiti president
Singer Wyclef Jean is about to announce his candidacy for president of earthquake-ravaged Haiti, the former head of the country's Chamber of Deputies said on Tuesday.
Long road to Haitian recovery
Long road to Haitian recovery
The world has moved on from Haiti, hit six months ago by a devastating earthquake. But that does not mean the challenges the country faces have been solved. Far from it, says Dennis McKinlay.
Haiti trip feels like 'intrepid journey'
Haiti trip feels like 'intrepid journey'
Former Waitaki mayor Alan McLay, who flew out yesterday for earthquake-stricken Haiti, feels like he is heading off on an "intrepid journey".
Trust deed signed for helping Haiti
Trust deed signed for helping Haiti
Former Waitaki mayor Alan McLay will head to earthquake-stricken Haiti later this month on behalf of Project HHH - Hearts and Hands for Haiti.
Cash help for Haiti
Cash help for Haiti
A fund-raising dinner at The Homestead, in Oamaru, on June 13 will raise money for the emergency relief initiative Project HHH - Hearts and Hands for Haiti.
US student uncovers Haitian founding document
US student uncovers Haitian founding document
A Duke University graduate student has found what historians think is the only surviving printed copy of Haiti's Declaration of Independence.
Boys run for Haiti quake victims
Boys run for Haiti quake victims
A total of 107 Waitaki Boys' High School pupils hope to raise $10,000 from this week's 20-hour charity run.
Women, girls rape victims in Haiti quake aftermath
Women, girls rape victims in Haiti quake aftermath
When the young woman needed to use the toilet, she went out into the darkened tent camp and was attacked by three men.
Sean Penn helping out post-quake Haiti
Sean Penn helping out post-quake Haiti
Look closely at the foreigners buzzing around a hospital tent above one of Haiti's biggest earthquake-refugee camps and a face stands out: There, carrying the box of supplies, that's Sean Penn.
Signs of life and love emerge in devastated Haiti
Signs of life and love emerge in devastated Haiti
Their home is a pile of rubble, their church in ruins and their honeymoon suite a tent shared with eight relatives. But Emmanuel Beauzile and Mary Leon found plenty to celebrate as they exchanged vows under a blue tarp in the ruins of Haiti's capital.