Bill English won't resile from his deputy's comments on criminals' human rights.

Parties explain their tackling-inequality strategy as election looms.

Have your records been unlawfully obtained by police?

comment: Equal pay is a signature issue of political trust this election.

A look at where the parties are on key social issues.

Police say the Auckland pastor who wants gay people to be shot is not breaking any law.

COMMENT: It's that time in the election cycle when National plays the law and order card.

Fundamentalist Auckland pastor agrees his words are hate speech but won't apologise.

The deaf community are campaigning for sign language interpreters in election debates.

Party looks to expel two MP's who quit over Turei's admissions of historic lawbreaking.

Benjamin Lightbody explains why he released footage of attack on him in Mt Eden in 2013.

The assault gave Benjamin Lightbody a serious brain injury.

Former PM tells Jacinda Ardern to pay no attention to any sexist attacks.

Human Rights Commissioner has strong words for those asking Jacinda Ardern about babies.

COMMENT: Support is growing for a broad inquiry into the abuse of Kiwis in state care.

It's well past time for the Government to investigate historic child abuse in state care.

A new report argues intellectually disabled people in state care suffered systemic abuse.

Mental health patients are being secluded at high rates despite targets to reduce hours.

New Zealand is one of the few western countries to not allow conjugal visits.

Videos showing Iraq soldiers getting revenged on Isis militants is being investigated.

The family of a young Kiwi who died in a Japanese hospital are demanding change.

Mental health managers say the care of intellectually disabled has reached "crisis point".

Labour MP Grant Robertson about campaigners for change: "I stand on your shoulders today."

Govt is holding firm on its decision not to hold an inquiry into abuse in state care.

New Zealanders abused as children in state care want an inquiry, and an apology.

COMMENT: NZ needs a law against slavery in this country and the supply chains we use.

Parental leave warning removed from job ad after Herald story.

COMMENT: Builders should realise people have a human right to be safe from fire hazards.

COMMENT: A Burmese boy becomes a great mate at monochromatic school.

More than 40 convicted terrorists have used human rights laws to remain in UK.