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'Inaction is no longer possible': On sidelines of UN, a push for China's abuses to be punished
China is accused of a ruthless campaign of torture, sexual assault and ethnic cleansing.
Iran's ayatollahs attack 'illegal' morality police after woman's hijab death
Death of woman beaten for wearing hijab wrongly prompts a furious response from clerics.
China calls for 'proper manners' after royal snub
Government officials furious after being denied entry to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.
'War crimes': Ukrainian president says mass burial site contains torture victims
Exhumations have begun at the site where more than 400 graves were found yesterday.
TVNZ lawyer says it isn't up to the broadcaster to provide sign language
Witness says lack of sign language interpreters on TVNZ makes him feel forgotten about.
'Centuries of alienation': Sign language needed on live broadcasts
TVNZ said interpreters weren't provided on political debate nights for logistical reasons.
Serbian police cancel EuroPride march, citing security concerns
This week's European LGBTQ festival has been canned by Serbian authorities.
China shuns co-operation with UN human rights office over critical report
The report accused China of serious human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims.
Unlawful photos: Police to apologise to families featured in watchdog report
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster responds to watchdog report.
Outdated laws limit monitoring of high-risk prisoners, says discussion document
Artificial intelligence is being considered to boost surveillance of high-risk prisoners.
Exclusive: NZ judge resigns from Dubai post after human rights furore
Recruitment of respected judges from overseas branded 'judge washing'.
'You have no rights': Woman racially abuses flatmate - ordered to pay him $28k
The woman restricted parts of the house and made her flatmates cook in the garage.
Australian senator labels Queen 'a coloniser'
Indigenous senator was forced to repeat her oath after the senate president interjected.
Off-duty cop reduced to tears by racial abuse at school pickup
The incident followed another racist attack on the North Shore on Sunday.
How Hollywood A-lister got embroiled in Manly pride jersey drama
Hollywood star Hugh Jackman knew about Manly's pride jersey before the players did.
'Distasteful... repugnant': Mayor slams transgender concerns
A woman raises concern about use of changing rooms at public pool, to mayor's disgust.
'Straight racist': Complaints as school bans dreadlocks, braids
School policies have to be consistent with human rights rules and Treaty obligations.
US abortion doctor signals she'll sue Indiana AG over comments
A doctor who performed an abortion on a young victim is looking to sue attorney general.
US abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care
Abortion restrictions are having profound repercussions in US reproductive medicine.
Human Rights Commission urges police to address treatment of transgender people
Human Rights Commission urges police to address their treatment of transgender people.
Australia to show 'common sense' on 501s, path to citizenship for Kiwis in Oz
The discussion between the two leaders has reflected a 'reset' in relations.
Focus: 4th of July abortion rights protest
The 4th of July is a day most Americans celebrate, but a group in Tāmaki Makaurau protested against the ending of the constitutional right to abortion outside the US Consulate General. Video / NZ Herald
American men rush to get vasectomies after abortion ban
Overturn of Roe v Wade - People fear states could next move to restrict contraception.
'New war crime': Macron says Russia 'cannot and should not win' after mall attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Putin "terrorist", asks UN to expel Russia.
Watch: 'No exception' - Tense TV clash over abortion
South Dakota Governor confronted on live TV over a detail in state's anti-abortion law.
'Why do you need pronouns to book a flight?' ask Nonbinary passengers
The New York Times: 'What's sex got to do with it?' ask Nonbinary passengers.
Spartacus actor apologises to unborn daughter after Roe v Wade overturned
"I feel a need to apologise to her and she hasn't even been born."
National MP told to remove post supporting Roe v Wade decision
Simon O'Connor posted it was a "good day" after Roe v Wade decision was overturned.
'Total bloodbath': Witnesses describe Ethiopia ethnic attack
Hundreds of people were slaughtered in a farming village and its surroundings.
Explainer: How individual states in US will treat abortion law ruling
The end of Roe v Wade may lead to abortion bans in half the states.
Football star calls out men for silence on abortion rights
Megan Rapinoe's viral speech has cut through the furore in nine minutes.
Roe's death will change American democracy
New York Times: The Supreme Court has become yet another partisan institution.
US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade, ending 50 years of abortion rights
The decision is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.