New ZealandApec 2021 security measures criticised as draconianConcern proposed powers for police are heavy handed and anti-democratic.12 Feb 10:37 PM
WorldCook Island boy, 5, told to cut his hair - or leave schoolHis mum was pulled aside and told she had to cut his hair, "cultural or not".11 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandSir Bob Jones labelled 'Hitler clone' after Māori gratitude day columnJones wrote that Māori should bring Pākehā breakfast in bed in gratitude for existing.10 Feb 03:54 AM
New ZealandUnion wants apology after boss' Waitangi Day edictRoading firm expected all non-New Zealand workers to turn up on the public holiday.06 Feb 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Momentum important in home insulation rulesEditorial: There should be no resentment over the process of improving conditions for all.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCan a 'flatmates wanted' ad say it prefers Indians or Chinese?And is it legal?01 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi Airbnb hosts turn away Chinese guests amid coronavirus fearsOne host asked if it would be seen as discrimination to cancel only guests from China.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisabled teen gets $4 a day for foodA disabled teenager gets less funding for food than a prisoner in police cells overnight.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandUN urges investigation into torture at NZ psychiatric facilityUN's committee has upheld a complaint from former Lake Alice patient Paul Zentveld.10 Jan 07:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGraeme Edgeler: Defamation law biggest threat to free speechCOMMENT: The cost of our unfit defamation laws is not only borne by publishers.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuLetters: Claims of racism off markThis has nothing to do with racism. Iwi spokesman Mair is possibly a bit too thin-skinned.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuLetters: Expect rubbish over EOLC ActDespite scaremongers against death with dignity, the silent majority will prevail.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreastfeeding mum furious at being asked to move on Interislander ferryThe mother-of-three said she was left feeling really upset.31 Dec 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuLetters: Skin-deep prejudicesThe video record reveals yet another debate lacking in leadership and going off the rails.24 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBullying allegations levelled against HDC officeFormer staff allege bullying by managers at HDC but Commissioner says he's proud of work.18 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Hunt: The best kept secret in New ZealandComment: Access to a decent home is a human right which New Zealand has agreed to.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: Importing police brutalityA NZ Strike Force Raptor won't improve safety. Ultimately police bullying affects us all.06 Dec 01:01 AM
Entertainment'She could lose the baby': Ricky Gervais mocks transgender activistA transgender woman complained she was refused treatment by a gynaecologist.04 Dec 02:19 AM
RoyalsWhy glamorous Dubai princess ran awayPrincess Haya left Dubai's ruler and now a new report has offered tantalising clues why.30 Nov 01:06 AM
WorldChina's furious reaction to Trump's human rights moveThe measures are "extremely evil in nature and dangerous in motive," Beijing said.28 Nov 04:48 AM
BusinessBank's 'mind-numbing hypocrisy': Photo exposes Westpac's shameExtravagant event to expose human rights abuses that bank is accused of helping facilitate27 Nov 02:50 AM
WorldHong Kong: Pro-democracy's stunning gains in electionsMillions of people took to the polls in record numbers.25 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandFighting racism: 'There have been 51 victims, do you want to be the 52nd?'Muslims are still being targeted but no one is recording the attacks.22 Nov 02:54 AM
New ZealandAfter six years, refugee writer tastes freedom in NZBoochani was held against his will at Australia's notorious offshore immigration camp.20 Nov 05:39 AM
New ZealandManus Island refugee lands in AucklandThe asylum seeker was met at the airport by Green MP Golriz Ghahraman.14 Nov 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Horrified' judge: Teens left in court cells all day'This is a complete violation of his human rights,' the judge said.11 Nov 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice to Bomber: We're sorry over Rawshark hunt tacticsPolice tell blogger Bomber Bradbury they accept he wasn't linked to Rawshark hack.06 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandDisability rights activist tells of 'cruel' abuse in state care"I did not understand how people could be so cruel."05 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandGovt expresses concern over 'human rights situation' in ChinaNZ was one of 24 countries to join a statement condemning the treatment of Uighur Muslims.03 Nov 12:19 AM
WorldUnspeakable horror: China's most terrifying secret exposed to worldChina says the facility in this photo is a "vocational centre". The truth is horrifying.31 Oct 09:33 PM
KahuBeyond White Guilt: Pākehā are the real problem for Māori, says former mayorPākehā are the problem when it comes to the alarming statistics for Māori.21 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldHong Kong descends into chaos again as protesters defy banBusinesses were torched and roadblocks set up in another weekend of protest in Hong Kong.20 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldMissing in El Salvador: Return of a Cold War nightmareThree decades after a brutal civil war, Salvadorans are again vanishing.20 Oct 02:44 AM
New ZealandDon't be offended: Freedom of speech issues are prevalentProf Jim Flynn warns against becoming a society of "might makes right".12 Oct 04:00 PM