New ZealandElection Policy Series: Euthanasia, anti-smacking and state careA look at where the parties are on key social issues.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-gay pastor will not be prosecutedPolice say the Auckland pastor who wants gay people to be shot is not breaking any law.17 Aug 08:43 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Boot camp a school for recidivistsCOMMENT: It's that time in the election cycle when National plays the law and order card.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ preacher calls for gay people to be shotFundamentalist Auckland pastor agrees his words are hate speech but won't apologise.15 Aug 05:17 AM
New ZealandDeaf being left out of election, say advocatesThe deaf community are campaigning for sign language interpreters in election debates.14 Aug 02:29 AM
New ZealandMum loses latest family carer court challengeA mum caring for her adult disabled son has lost her court case against the Government.09 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandLandlords breaching tenants' rightsKiwis denied homes because of mental health, an assistance dog and issues of race.08 Aug 11:22 PM
New ZealandLive: Greens at war: Turei stays, two MPs quit caucusParty looks to expel two MP's who quit over Turei's admissions of historic lawbreaking.07 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandFormer inmate describes jail attackBenjamin Lightbody explains why he released footage of attack on him in Mt Eden in 2013.03 Aug 04:29 AM
New ZealandBrutal attack shattered prisoner's skullThe assault gave Benjamin Lightbody a serious brain injury.02 Aug 07:23 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark's advice for Jacinda ArdernFormer PM tells Jacinda Ardern to pay no attention to any sexist attacks.02 Aug 07:55 AM
New ZealandEmployers asking women about baby plans is illegalHuman Rights Commissioner has strong words for those asking Jacinda Ardern about babies.02 Aug 02:04 AM
EditorialEditorial: Pressure rising for abuse inquiryCOMMENT: Support is growing for a broad inquiry into the abuse of Kiwis in state care.30 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Our child abuse shameIt's well past time for the Government to investigate historic child abuse in state care.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was never loved as a child'A new report argues intellectually disabled people in state care suffered systemic abuse.27 Jul 12:50 AM
New ZealandLocked in solitary confinement for 23 daysMental health patients are being secluded at high rates despite targets to reduce hours.25 Jul 01:03 AM
New ZealandMore men, but preschool sexism persistsMen teaching preschoolers have almost quadrupled in nine years, but lobbyists want more.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi family campaigns to end restraint in JapanJapanese government data shows more than 10,000 people were restrained in one year alone.19 Jul 11:28 PM
New ZealandBig Read: Should prisoners be allowed to have sex?New Zealand is one of the few western countries to not allow conjugal visits.17 Jul 05:15 AM
WorldIsis militants thrown to their deathsVideos showing Iraq soldiers getting revenged on Isis militants is being investigated.13 Jul 08:57 PM
New ZealandKiwi tied to bed for 10 days: 'Why did he die?'The family of a young Kiwi who died in a Japanese hospital are demanding change.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatient in mental health unit 10 yearsMental health managers say the care of intellectually disabled has reached "crisis point".06 Jul 06:21 AM
New ZealandParliament apology to convicted gay menLabour MP Grant Robertson about campaigners for change: "I stand on your shoulders today."06 Jul 04:54 AM
KahuEmotional rally fails to shift Govt on abuseGovt is holding firm on its decision not to hold an inquiry into abuse in state care.06 Jul 03:40 AM
New ZealandEx-state wards call for inquiry into abuseNew Zealanders abused as children in state care want an inquiry, and an apology.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionWhy NZ needs a Modern Slavery ActCOMMENT: NZ needs a law against slavery in this country and the supply chains we use.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVet wipes parental leave warning on job adParental leave warning removed from job ad after Herald story.03 Jul 08:55 AM
OpinionFireproof products are a human rightCOMMENT: Builders should realise people have a human right to be safe from fire hazards.27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Why refugees are greatCOMMENT: A Burmese boy becomes a great mate at monochromatic school.25 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldConvicted terrorists allowed to stay in UKMore than 40 convicted terrorists have used human rights laws to remain in UK.25 Jun 02:35 AM
WorldHell on earth: The horrors of North Korean torture campsThe horrors of North Korea's brutal torture camps are under fresh scrutiny.20 Jun 05:39 AM
New ZealandKurd tells of fleeing Saddam's regimeKurdish refugee Sarkawt Abdullazada's family fled Saddam Hussein's regime in 1998.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThey told me 'we will hang you'Immigrant's long journey includes 8 years of death threats and torture in Iranian prison.19 Jun 08:31 AM
New ZealandSonny Bill, Waititi back anti-racism pushThe Human Rights Commission wants Kiwis to give nothing to intolerance.14 Jun 06:00 PM
