New ZealandSonny Bill, Waititi back anti-racism pushThe Human Rights Commission wants Kiwis to give nothing to intolerance.14 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandNo hijinks please, you're BrazilianWoman lays complaint with Human Rights Commission over landlord's stipulation.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis back gender-neutral uniformsPublic opinion seems to be narrowly supporting gender-neutral options for school uniforms.29 May 06:04 AM
KahuPsychiatric orders 'violate' human rightsA standard NZ psychiatry practice may violate human rights conventions, say researchers.24 May 07:21 AM
WorldAssange still fears arrestOne of Julian Assange's legal advisers wants Australia's Government to intervene.20 May 05:00 PM
KahuNZ ranked 158th of 165 on child rightsA European advocacy group has ranked NZ 158th out of 165 nations on children's rights.16 May 06:01 AM
EmploymentCountdown's trans policy 'spectacular'Countdown today announced its transgender transitioning policy.07 May 12:00 PM
WorldTrump: Damaging democracyCOMMENT: Brian Klaas argues that Donald Trump has proved a unique threat to democracy.02 May 08:04 PM
New ZealandNew push to ditch Bible in SchoolsSecular Education Network is launching a fresh challenge against Bible in Schools.02 May 11:42 AM
New ZealandWomen's refuge at 'breaking point'Bashed woman speaks out to save women's refuge for migrants that is desperate for funding.27 Apr 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Seclusion report shows NZ has a long way to goExpert's report on seclusion in prisons and mental health units reveals poor practices27 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionSharon Shalev: Seclusion is cruel restraintCOMMENT: Report funds seclusion is often used without proper conditions26 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuUse of solitary confinement 'disturbing'A scathing report has slammed New Zealand for its overuse of solitary confinement.26 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldThe criminal case that could nail AssadShocking new details of Syria's torture and murder of its citizens have emerged.24 Apr 09:58 PM
WorldThe final days of a Fox News superstarThe mission was to bring down Bill O'Reilly.22 Apr 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Largest pay increase in NZ history'The Government's low-paid carer deal will benefit 55,000 workers and cost $2 billion.18 Apr 03:33 AM
New Zealand'No burkas': Auckland store under fireAn Auckland councillor has complained to the Human Rights Commission over a shop's sign.14 Apr 06:41 AM
New ZealandKiwi swimmer dives into US-Mexico border rowKiwi ultra-distance swimmer Kim Chambers is diving into US-Mexico border relations.11 Apr 05:55 AM
WorldChechnya's concentration camp for gay menCampaigners say gay men are being tortured with electric shocks and beaten to death.10 Apr 09:58 AM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyMarvelly: Words can hurt like sticks and stonesCOMMENT: Freedom of expression a right that comes with responsibilities.07 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldRoom of horrors: Sex slave kept in denJailed for three years, a wife kept prisoner in room with no light, bedclothes or carpet.06 Apr 08:50 PM
CartoonsJohn DrinnanPlain talk, or just plain hateful?COMMENT: Media reflects public division over where to draw the line on freedom of speech.06 Apr 06:00 PM
WorldWoman who filmed falling maid arrestedThe videographer and her employer were arrested on a charge of failing to help.05 Apr 08:43 PM
New ZealandRefunds for 800 Ayaan Hirsi Ali fansSecurity among the reasons cited for cancellation of Muslim critic's tour.04 Apr 01:36 AM
New ZealandA full guide to SAS raid claims, denialsConfused? Here's a guide to fracas that has followed the release of the Hit & Run book.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrain crash claims transgender pioneerA transgender pioneer and author died last week when his car collided with a train.28 Mar 07:36 AM
WorldUS confirms deadly airstrike in MosulIraqi government forces halted the fight for Mosul yesterday.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnited Nations report echoes Hit & RunUnited Nations report appears to back claims SAS troops killed civilians in Afghani raid.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe $1m man: Ashley Peacock care costsIt's costing taxpayers almost $1m a year to keep Ashley Peacock behind locked doors.21 Mar 06:29 PM
New ZealandHidden Pacific: Struggles of the peopleNZ Herald Focus discusses the struggles of the people in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.20 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandNZ can stand up against racism: DevoyKiwis are asked to stand up against the kind of racist attacks seen in President Donald Trump's America.20 Mar 08:06 PM
New ZealandUni group: 'Let's take our country back'Posters for a "white rights" group believed to have been started in NZ were posted around Auckland University.20 Mar 04:48 PM
LifestyleSex in rest home study prompts re-thinkSexual wellbeing of elderly ignored, finds study.18 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Girls can do anythingOPINION: They'd never had a woman on the footplate so I needed to be under 'supervision', says Rachel Stewart.14 Mar 04:00 PM