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Women's rights activist says NZ hijab display 'heartbreaking'

An Iranian women's right activist says her heart broke when she saw Ardern in hijab.

'Keep it secret or else': Child sex offender jailed

He was caught when accessing a website known to be a gathering place for paedophiles.

Winston Peters criticises Brunei for imposing strict Sharia law

Brunei is set to implement a law that would see homosexuals and adulterers stoned to death

Hacker hunt leads to 'secret' evidence in closed court

Police don't want blogger Martyn Bradbury to hear the evidence against him.

Pressure on Ardern to speak up for Muslims

New Zealand doesn't pick sides says Jacinda Ardern.

Embassy calls mosque leader's Mossad claim 'regrettable'

Ahmed Bhamji said he suspected the gunman got his funding from Mossad.

Workers bullied, hours cut after pay equity settlement

Pay equity has transformed low-paid workers' lives. It has also had some downsides.

Lizzie Marvelly: Speech may be free but it can cost lives

COMMENT: The undeniable truth is that hatred has become fashionable again.

Rifat Audeh: Terrorism is disproportionately blamed on Muslims

Comment: Terrorism is more often against Muslims than committed by them.

New Auckland Art Gallery director investigated for alleged harassment

Incoming director Gregory Burke is the subject of a harassment complaint in Canada.

NZ rated least dangerous place to live for women in Asia Pacific

The study analysed 14 countries based on safety, healthcare and opportunities.

Lizzie Marvelly: Prejudice tramples on human rights

COMMENT: Prejudice and intolerance have trampled all over our commitment to human rights.

'Depriving sick babies of right to life': Pharmac reasoning blasted

Outgoing NZORD boss describes Pharmac decision over drug funding as a human rights issue.

A glimpse into the lives of Kiwis living with a rare condition

Discover more about rare disorders through the eyes of sufferers on Rare Disease Day.

Russia's hopes for Treaty of Waitangi

Venezuela, Syria and Oman are among those with suggestions for improvements in NZ.

Letters: Trial by traffic light

I'll never again fall into the trap of an empty angle park when I stop for my morning brew

Liam Dann: Where to next for NZ-China relations?

New Zealand has work to do to balance diplomatic demands as US/China tensions grow.

Audrey Young: China proving to be a real test of Ardern's political skills

COMMENT: Ardern may need to haul Winston Peters out of fantasy land.