New ZealandInequality 'death by 100 cuts'Parties explain their tackling-inequality strategy as election looms.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-gay pastor will not be prosecutedPolice say the Auckland pastor who wants gay people to be shot is not breaking any law.17 Aug 08:43 AM
EditorialEditorial: Pressure rising for abuse inquiryCOMMENT: Support is growing for a broad inquiry into the abuse of Kiwis in state care.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was never loved as a child'A new report argues intellectually disabled people in state care suffered systemic abuse.27 Jul 12:50 AM
OpinionFamilies were coerced to put children in careA new report on abuse in state care contains heart wrenching stories.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore men, but preschool sexism persistsMen teaching preschoolers have almost quadrupled in nine years, but lobbyists want more.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi tied to bed for 10 days: 'Why did he die?'The family of a young Kiwi who died in a Japanese hospital are demanding change.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatient in mental health unit 10 yearsMental health managers say the care of intellectually disabled has reached "crisis point".06 Jul 06:21 AM
KahuEmotional rally fails to shift Govt on abuseGovt is holding firm on its decision not to hold an inquiry into abuse in state care.06 Jul 03:40 AM
New ZealandEx-state wards call for inquiry into abuseNew Zealanders abused as children in state care want an inquiry, and an apology.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVet wipes parental leave warning on job adParental leave warning removed from job ad after Herald story.03 Jul 08:55 AM
OpinionFireproof products are a human rightCOMMENT: Builders should realise people have a human right to be safe from fire hazards.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSonny Bill, Waititi back anti-racism pushThe Human Rights Commission wants Kiwis to give nothing to intolerance.14 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandPregnant woman refused rental viewingRental agent tells expectant woman landlord does not want children living at property.12 Jun 06:06 PM
New ZealandNo hijinks please, you're BrazilianWoman lays complaint with Human Rights Commission over landlord's stipulation.31 May 05:00 PM
KahuMaori Party calls for state care inquiryMaori Party reignites call for inquiry into historic abuse of children in state care.31 May 05:59 AM
New ZealandCraig vs Slater: Blogger seeking $16mThe defamation case will again bring up Colin Craig's relationship with Rachel MacGregor.08 May 04:41 AM
New Zealand'We All Bleed Red'Canterbury has launched a new anti-racism campaign: We All Bleed Red02 May 11:23 PM
KahuUse of solitary confinement 'disturbing'A scathing report has slammed New Zealand for its overuse of solitary confinement.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No burkas': Auckland store under fireAn Auckland councillor has complained to the Human Rights Commission over a shop's sign.14 Apr 06:41 AM
New ZealandTrain crash claims transgender pioneerA transgender pioneer and author died last week when his car collided with a train.28 Mar 07:36 AM
New ZealandThe $1m man: Ashley Peacock care costsIt's costing taxpayers almost $1m a year to keep Ashley Peacock behind locked doors.21 Mar 06:29 PM
New ZealandNZ can stand up against racism: DevoyKiwis are asked to stand up against the kind of racist attacks seen in President Donald Trump's America.20 Mar 08:06 PM
KahuNo quick-fixes to Maori representationAbuse of Andrew Judd an unpleasant reminder of how far NZ still has to come on race relations.14 Mar 05:00 PM
Employment$600,000 gender gap revealedHuman Rights Commission puts a figure on the lifetime difference between men and women at work.07 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldBodies buried in booby-trapped sinkholeThe true horror of Islamic State's mass killings may never fully be known.02 Mar 09:08 PM
New ZealandNo need for hate crime offence in NZ - AdamsNew Zealanders who make racist attacks could soon be charged with committing a hate crime, the Police Commissioner has revealed.14 Feb 10:37 PM
Banking and financeParliament may back domestic violence leaveLabour and Act say they will back a Green Party proposal to give domestic violence victims up to 10 days' paid leave.13 Feb 05:13 AM
KahuState care abuse: Calls for inquiry growLabour, Greens, Maori Party add weight to call for inquiry into claims of abuse of children in state care.12 Feb 11:45 PM
KahuOpen letter: 'It's time to say sorry'Prominent Kiwis have banded together to demand an independent inquiry into the claims of sexual and physical abuse of children in state care.12 Feb 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Watchdogs' call should be heardAn inquiry into the abuse of children and others in state care to ensure the mistakes of the past are not being repeated would surely do no harm.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Small BusinessMP urges support for domestic violence leaveSupporters of a bill seeking to legislate for domestic violence leave are urging for it to be sent to select committee, saying victim's lives depend on it.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlumber 'wouldn't do job for Sth African'A woman has laid a complaint with the Human Rights Commission after allegedly being told by a plumbing company they wouldn't fix her pipe because she was South African.05 Feb 03:59 AM