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Hideous 'everyday life' in N Korea

Fresh insight into secretive kingdom reveals the extent of the regime's use of kids as slaves. Here, two teens tell their stories.

Academics slam 'double-standard' on Israel

Kiwi conflict resolution experts have slammed the country's "dangerous double standard" on the Israel-Palestine problem.

'Dehumanising' condition in Syrian prison

Syrian President al-Assad's Govt has secretly executed between 5000 and 13,000 people in just one prison as part of its campaign to eliminate opposition.

Flight attendant saved trafficking victim

A flight attendant who trusted her instincts has spoken of her part in rescuing a human trafficking victim.

The killing that stopped a war on drugs

The Philippines has suspended Rodrigo Duterte's notorious war on drugs following the brutal execution of an innocent man at the hands of police.

Kiwi couple caught by Trump ban

A young Kiwi couple's dream to see America has been dashed - at least temporarily - by Donald Trump's ban on visitors from seven majority-Muslim nations.

Police should collect hate crime stats - Devoy

Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy is calling for police to record hate crime statistics to combat racism.

Dorothy Finlay: Palestinian life not as bad now

COMMENT: I see the Palestinian Authority as bearing the blame for the perceived hardships suffered by Palestinian citizens.

Could this be NZ's first refugee MP?

Auckland barrister and Green Party candidate Golriz Ghahraman is hoping to be the first refugee to become an MP in New Zealand.

Duterte's crackdown claims 5,900 lives

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs has sent the death toll to 5,927 in five months and has said the way to stop the slaughter is to stop taking drugs.

Public reacts to Shearer's resignation

The public's reaction to Labour MP David Shearer's resignation from Parliament has so far been overwhelmingly supportive this morning.

Key won't rule out historical abuse inquiry

Prime Minister John Key is resisting growing pressure to further investigate historical child abuse in state care.

'They don't like us cooking curry'

A newly-wed couple say they have been overlooked by Tauranga landlords more than 30 times over fears their cuisine would leave a lingering smell.

Watch NZH Focus: Human rights concerns over hair extention industry

Tristram Clayton joins Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, Dr. Jackie Blue to reflect on the NZ Herald report into exploitation in the human hair trade industry and what New Zealand businesses and consumers can do about it.

Calls for regulation of hair industry

Human rights advocates are calling for New Zealand's million dollar hair industry to be regulated in light of a <i>Weekend Herald</i> investigation.

Chilling discovery in satellite images

Photographs from high above North Korea show what observers say are concerning developments in the regime's arsenal of repression.

Support for inquiry into state care abuse

The Human Rights Commission has come out in support of an independent inquiry into the abuse of New Zealanders in state care, to ensure

Exposed: Truth behind hair extensions

Black Gold: The billion-dollar human hair trade