New Zealand'Nightmare' over: Win for families caring for disabledThe Government will repeal a disability law described as a "shame on society"26 Sep 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Review rights' plan for school suspensionsStudents suspended or expelled from schools will soon have rights of "review".28 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJanet Anderson-Bidois: HR Commission can not punish speechCOMMENT: Human Rights Commission is a mediator, not an investigator.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns for elderly held in dementia unitsThe report found few people had formally consented to being held in the locked facilities.19 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to defend complaint alleging race-based policyWaikato Regional Council to defend race-based policy claim.15 Aug 07:28 AM
New ZealandAussie's NZ deportation policy 'shocking', expert saysRelationship between Australia and NZ suffering because of "very, very nasty" issue.09 Aug 05:10 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: A knockout blow for 'acceptable' racismCOMMENT: Racism is pounced on in NZ - except for the racism that suits some people.07 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandPauline Hanson tipped to speak in New ZealandAn anti-immigration group has invited the Australian One Nation leader here.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBullying and abuse? Fire service to look into claimsReview called into Fire and Emergency policies to address bullying and harassment.23 Jul 11:15 PM
OpinionOPINION: All parties should be consulted on human rights appointmentsAppointments of human rights commissioners should not be controversial.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRacist NZ: Auckland woman told to 'go back to China'Woman who suggested people shouldn't feed birds at a popular park racially abused.15 Jun 04:01 AM
OpinionPaula Tesoriero: We strongly support right to freedom of speechCOMMENT: we need to keep discussing and debating the issues in a respectful manner.10 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul Moon: Human Rights move endangers free speechCOMMENT: Why does the commission wish to ban free speech to protect certain beliefs?03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHate v free speech: Whose rights come first?The debate over what constitutes hate speech has been fervent in recent months.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns raised over protection from hate speechHuman rights and civil liberties advocates agree our laws need the right balance.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gollies' snapped up in wake of censureA gift shop is doing a roaring trade after being censured by the Human Rights Commission.01 Jun 10:51 PM
New ZealandCan the Human Rights Commission be fixed?COMMENT: Bryce Edwards on whether the HRC can be reformed or if it should be scrapped?29 May 10:27 PM
New ZealandDevoy, Blue depart Human Rights Commission as shake-up continuesNew commission head.24 May 11:06 PM
New ZealandHuman Rights Commission criticised for sexual harrassment processReview finds deep divide between managers and staff at Human Rights Commission15 May 12:17 AM
New ZealandLeave the kids at home, thanks: Restaurant bans childrenIf you bring a child under 10 with you to The Little Bistro, you will be turned away.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom 'other' to 'mother': Kiwi couple make historyThe lawyer who worked for the change said it could affect more than 1000 children.02 May 10:37 PM
New ZealandUN 'shocked' by NZ's record on abuse, housingUN committee members 'incredulous' at parts of NZ's human rights record.23 Apr 08:41 PM
New ZealandLaw Society working group to look into harassment in the legal professionThe working group comes after sexual harassment allegations at a top New Zealand law firm.19 Apr 04:33 AM
KahuDavidson's landslide Greens winMarama Davidson wins over three-quarters of vote to be new Greens co-leader.08 Apr 02:28 AM
KahuState-care abuse: Time to have your saySubmissions into the inquiry are now welcome.30 Mar 02:36 AM
New ZealandOur rest home shame: Death, hunger and expired medsPreventable tragedies reflect wider problems in a sector trusted with our most vulnerable.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionTim Beveridge: Don't take sex pests to a kangaroo courtCOMMENT: The media should not set themselves up as judge jury and executioner for #metoo.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamilies' long fight: 'I'm doing my best but I am a nothing'Families of the severely disabled have been fighting to be paid for their work.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHuman Rights Commission backs Little's reviewIt follows allegations a commission intern was groped by a senior staffer at a work party.21 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandLabour MP loses 'racist cartoon' appealThe High Court panel said the case should also serve as a reflection for editorial teams.12 Feb 04:44 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Right strategy on human rights?Does the Human Rights Commission help — or just add to disagreement?08 Feb 05:00 PM
EmploymentWorkplace sexual misconduct to be recordedMinistry to keep centralised records of workplace sexual harassment.05 Feb 02:02 AM
New ZealandStrain on Human Rights Tribunal as cases pile upTwo cases have had a three-year delay in having decisions delivered.25 Jan 05:47 AM
New ZealandBeing trans a decade on 'worse than ever'10 years on from Human Rights Commission's inquiry into transgender discrimination.22 Jan 07:00 AM
