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UN urges investigation into torture at NZ psychiatric facility

UN's committee has upheld a complaint from former Lake Alice patient Paul Zentveld.

Graeme Edgeler: Defamation law biggest threat to free speech

COMMENT: The cost of our unfit defamation laws is not only borne by publishers.

Letters: Claims of racism off mark

This has nothing to do with racism. Iwi spokesman Mair is possibly a bit too thin-skinned.

Letters: Expect rubbish over EOLC Act

Despite scaremongers against death with dignity, the silent majority will prevail.

Breastfeeding mum furious at being asked to move on Interislander ferry

The mother-of-three said she was left feeling really upset.

Letters: Skin-deep prejudices

The video record reveals yet another debate lacking in leadership and going off the rails.

Bullying allegations levelled against HDC office

Former staff allege bullying by managers at HDC but Commissioner says he's proud of work.

Paul Hunt: The best kept secret in New Zealand

Comment: Access to a decent home is a human right which New Zealand has agreed to.

Comment: Importing police brutality

A NZ Strike Force Raptor won't improve safety. Ultimately police bullying affects us all.

'Horrified' judge: Teens left in court cells all day

'This is a complete violation of his human rights,' the judge said.

Police to Bomber: We're sorry over Rawshark hunt tactics

Police tell blogger Bomber Bradbury they accept he wasn't linked to Rawshark hack.

Disability rights activist tells of 'cruel' abuse in state care

"I did not understand how people could be so cruel."

Govt expresses concern over 'human rights situation' in China

NZ was one of 24 countries to join a statement condemning the treatment of Uighur Muslims.

Unspeakable horror: China's most terrifying secret exposed to world

China says the facility in this photo is a "vocational centre". The truth is horrifying.

Beyond White Guilt: Pākehā are the real problem for Māori, says former mayor

Pākehā are the problem when it comes to the alarming statistics for Māori.

Hong Kong descends into chaos again as protesters defy ban

Businesses were torched and roadblocks set up in another weekend of protest in Hong Kong.

Missing in El Salvador: Return of a Cold War nightmare

Three decades after a brutal civil war, Salvadorans are again vanishing.

Don't be offended: Freedom of speech issues are prevalent

Prof Jim Flynn warns against becoming a society of "might makes right".