Will disability carers policy be revoked? Government won't say
Health minister says a review will be fast-tracked, but refuses to release information.
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Government agencies support teen sex slave
Kasmeer Lata first sold her daughter as a sex slave on her 15th birthday.
Teen sex slave's brave battle to unmask mother's crimes
Kasmeer Lata's name will become synonymous with one of the most malignant cases in NZ.
Government and business to fight human trafficking
New National Plan of Action, migrant exploitation review and law changes underway
Revealed: Auckland's sickening slave-dealing case
Before today only two people had ever been convicted of dealing in slaves in New Zealand.
Jailed Auckland mum sold 15yo daughter as sex slave
A young woman, first sold on her 15th birthday, was a sex slave in an Auckland home.
Lizzie Marvelly: When you're white, racism doesn't exist
COMMENT: Why do we feel so uncomfortable when someone points it out?
'We're better than this' - Children's Commissioner
A new report shows Government the path to child wellbeing.
Human rights tribunal 'in danger of collapsing'
The tribunal set up to protect human rights says it is now damaging people's rights.
Kiwi couple named in human trafficking case
The pair face over 40 charges for alleged human trafficking and exploitation of workers.
'Is there racism in New Zealand? Undeniably': Jacinda Ardern
The Prime Minister and Susan Devoy have responded to director Taika Waititi's comments
Carer who assaulted dementia patient may face legal action
The breach was a "very serious departure from fundamental ethical and legal standards".
Deborah Hill Cone: We can fix our prison system
COMMENT: Inmates should be treated like family to rehabilitate.
Barry Soper: Racial profiling at its worst
A dark chapter in our history that most of us would prefer to forget.
Immigration NZ's data profiling 'illegal' critics say
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway is requesting a full briefing from officials.
'No basis' for Crown refusal of Dotcom info
A Human Rights Review Tribunal decided Dotcom's request had no ulterior purpose.
Shocking report: Elderly restrained in chairs all day at rest homes
Justice Minister Andrew Little is set to shake up the monitoring of aged-care facilities.
Our rest home shame: Death, hunger and expired meds
Preventable tragedies reflect wider problems in a sector trusted with our most vulnerable.
PM talks trade, human rights with Indonesia's President
Ardern says she would raise a proposed ban on homosexuality with Indonesia's President.
Ardern urged to bring up West Papua, human rights
PM to hold bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Wellington on Monday
Gwynne Dyer: Climate change politics will get ugly
The US may be ordered to close down the Mexican border completely within 20 years.
UN to assess NZ's family care policy
Law withholding payment from families caring for disabled loved ones is under scrutiny.
Little fires warning shot at Law Society
Ministerial inquiry likely if Law Society's harassment probe is deemed inadequate.
Pension deductions case: Closing arguments heard
Closing arguments in the pension deduction case have begun.
Government, Business join forces on slavery
NZ identified as a destination for human trafficking by the US Government since 2004.
Inmate voting ban 'fundamental assault' on rights
Parliament can't do "whatever it likes" against its own people, Supreme Court is told.
Inmates take fight to vote to the Supreme Court
Solicitor-General says voting rights are not an issue that should be decided by courts.
Family carers' heartfelt call on Govt for law change
Families fighting to be paid for caring for their disabled loved ones want a law repealed.
Editorial: Time families with disabled got their due
EDITORIAL: New Zealanders who care for disabled family members deserve a better deal.
'Evil' policy robs pensioners of dignity, independence
Three pensioners say their human rights are being breached by pension deductions.
Ardern's first big foreign affairs speech
Ardern spoke of US in terms of difference and China in terms of leadership.
Courts get power to order MPs to rethink
Jacinda Ardern says the move will not compromise Parliament's sovereignty.
UN calls ceasefire after 500 killed in Syria bombings
The UN has demanded a 20-day ceasefire in Syria after a new wave of horrific airstrikes.