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The report found few people had formally consented to being held in the locked facilities.
Plea for PM's bid to take on Nauru refugees
"They lack adequate healthcare, education, and protection from sexual and physical abuse."
Goff invited to debate freedom of speech
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Aussie's NZ deportation policy 'shocking', expert says
Relationship between Australia and NZ suffering because of "very, very nasty" issue.
Hosking: A knockout blow for 'acceptable' racism
COMMENT: Racism is pounced on in NZ - except for the racism that suits some people.
Bill against forced marriages set to pass today
New Zealand's increasing multiculturalism brings issues such as forced marriage.
Brash speaking ban an overreaction, says PM
Prime Minister calls move an overreaction on the part of the university.
At last: Ashley Peacock to be released from cell-like room
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Wellington girl challenges gender-specific road signs
"I wondered why it said 'MEN' when women can be line-workers too."
Kiwi investigated after rescuing migrants in Mediterranean
A New Zealanders is facing prosecution for saving migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
'We still feel guilty that we failed Charlie'
Chris Gard and Connie Yates talk about their ongoing fight and their future.
Commissioner wants UN probe of NZ violence
The Justice Minister says he has nothing to fear from an external critique.
John Roughan: Hate speech does not mean a hated view
COMMENT: Hate speech should not be too widely defined.
Turk fears religious, political persecution if deported
The former Kiwi student made anti-Islamist and anti-Turkish comments online.
Andrew Little doubles down on deportation comments
Minister says he and Winston Peters called out Australia over deportations.
Jan Thomas: Universities welcome free speech not hate speech
COMMENT: Free speech is welcome, hate speech is not.
Goff will not ban Trump coming to Auckland
Goff puts Donald Trump in a different category to Southern and Molyneux.
'I feel zero shame for being white' - Lauren Southern
Lauren Southern appeared on Sky News Australia last night making one point very clear.
No Winter Energy Payments 'salt in our wounds'
First their pensions were deducted, now they don't get help for winter.
Racist flatmates-wanted post labelled 'very inappropriate'
The listing stated, "We won't be able to accept people from India (don't like curry)".
Winston Peters: No correction necessary on China
Winston Peters does not accept China's criticism of NZ's position.
Brian Rudman: Goff got ban on supremacists right
COMMENT: Goff was right to signal white supremacists are not welcome in our community.
Rachel Stewart: Same-sex and proud - let them eat cake
COMMENT: There will be many more bumps on the road to gay wedded bliss.
Far-right fight: $50k raised to take Auckland Council to court over speakers
Left-wing commentator Chris Trotter among those who want to take council to court.
'Disgusting' policy reviewed while family suffer
Wife desperate to give dying hubby quality of life but restricted by family carers policy.
India ranked world's most dangerous place for women
Study has reignited the ongoing debate over women's safety in the vast country.
Audrey Young: NZ too deferential to US
COMMENT: The Emeritus foreign minister Helen Clark said what had to be said this week.
OPINION: All parties should be consulted on human rights appointments
Appointments of human rights commissioners should not be controversial.
Helen Clark thinking about 'the unthinkable' after US move
Former PM has wondered aloud whether the US could withdraw from the United Nations.
NZ cannot stand by silently say Greens
US must stop separating parents from their children at the border, says Golriz Ghahraman.