KahuHuman Rights Commission expected to earn new coalition ire after co-governance appointmentAct's David Seymour wants to see such roles disestablished.06 Dec 05:51 PM
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PoliticsExplained: What’s happened with Act’s referendum on Treaty principlesAct's policy was one of the more contentious on the election campaign.24 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandRace nothing to do with pursuit of unpaid levies - tribunalThe owner said neighbours also owed levies and were not pursued, but one only owed a cent.16 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandArthritic student unhappy about 'painful' walk to campus, fails in bid to sue uniTaiming Zhang tried to sue Victoria University for changing his hall of residence.15 Nov 05:00 AM
World8 dead in Texas after police chased suspected human smugglerThe suspected smuggler fled police smashing into an oncoming vehicle.09 Nov 01:57 AM
New ZealandSpecial votes confirm Winston Peters holds the power - so what does he really want?Another week of big stories covered by the NZ Herald podcast team.03 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialWinston AldworthEditorial: Fifa’s move to Saudi Arabia smells of sportswashingOPINION: Our editorial on Saudi Arabia being in line to host the 2034 men's World Cup.03 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldPressure rises on Israel to pause fighting as battles intensifyIsraeli troops have encircled Gaza City in heavy fighting with Hamas militants.02 Nov 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Outrage and anger': Cancer victim's health records accessed and used in targeted advertisingNow the company involved has been fined $10,000.02 Nov 03:02 AM
KahuGreen Party MP says Treaty of Waitangi should not be up for debateIndigenous people's rights are not up for interpretation through a referendum, she says.02 Nov 12:24 AM
OpinionAs Israel-Gaza crisis worsens and UN remains impotent, what are NZ’s diplomatic options?OPINION: New Zealand must reassert its support for the laws of war.27 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandCalls for IHC chief to resign as complaints review finds distrustReview of complaints policies finds IDEA Services distrusted by some clients and families.27 Oct 02:08 AM
WorldIsraeli troops raid northern Gaza to ‘prepare’ for full-scale incursionIsraelis “prepare the battlefield” before an expected ground invasion.26 Oct 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Extraordinary': Homeless refuse help - and face being trespassed from reserves"Some of them simply do not want to abide by rules," Rotorua Lakes Council says.21 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldGaza awaits aid from Egypt as Israel readies troops for ground assaultIsrael’s defence minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip.20 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandIsrael-Hamas war: NZ Human Rights Commission urges reporting of Islamophobia, anti-SemitismIt comes after tensions at Auckland Museum and police patrols at NZ synagogues, mosques.17 Oct 03:59 AM
OpinionShaneel LalElection 2023: Shaneel Lal: The government’s role is to foster unityOPINION: Covid was not the only virus that arrived on our shores in 202014 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldNobel Peace Prize winner 'unlawfully detained' in Iran, says UNThe UN condemns the 'excessive and lethal' force unleashed on Iranian protesters in 2022.07 Oct 05:17 AM
WorldWhat are Russia’s deadliest missile attacks on Ukraine?The Kremlin often claims its missiles are aimed at military assets or blames Ukraine.06 Oct 12:15 AM
KahuCall for single-gender hospital rooms to protect human rights after new reportMixed-gender hospital rooms infringe upon patients' human rights, report says.02 Oct 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Munro: Tough questions, kneejerk answers - it must be election seasonOPINION: The depressing feature of election season, the usual easy targets.29 Sep 01:41 AM
New ZealandMSD debt bungle: Beneficiary’s $25k compo claim rejectedDespite assurances his debt had been wiped, the demands from MSD kept coming.26 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEx-Files: I left my husband in Australia - and want our kids to stay here with me'My husband will be furious when he finds out I have no plans to return with the kids.'23 Sep 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Celebrating women’s achievements amid ongoing struggle for rightsOPINION: Our editorial on women's rights as we mark the 130th anniversary of suffrage.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsHelen Clark joins distinguished international groupHelen Clark is now one of The Elders, a group set up by Nelson Mandela.15 Sep 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCommunities have responsibilities for state housing, says Human Rights CommissionerWe all have a human rights responsibility to embrace suitable state houses.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Trans Kiwis, young and old, tell their storiesBrady Peeti goes in search of the trans history of Aotearoa.04 Sep 03:37 AM
PoliticsMPs vote for big shake-up next Parliament, including boosting Govt scrutinyThe next Parliament will look a bit different.01 Sep 06:01 AM
WorldWatch: Son stolen at birth hugs mother for first time in 42 yearsHospital workers took her son from her arms after birth and later told her he had died.28 Aug 05:46 AM
New ZealandTransGenerations episode eight: BradyTransGenerations host Brady Peeti nervously returns to Timaru, where she lived as a teenager.Watch25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours at War: Man claims police withheld information about 'unhinged' neighbourThe man claims his neighbour complained about him after he rebuffed her advances.21 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandPolice to pay $45k after locking claustrophobic man in cell nine times'I wouldn’t wish what happened to me on my worst enemy,' Malcolm King says.08 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandTransGenerations episode five: Sarah MichelleSarah Michelle (37) coaches New Zealand's men's netball team and believes she's also the first transgender person to coach a national sports team.Watch04 Aug 05:00 PM