New ZealandQuiz: Are you homophobic?In a bid to combat homophobia, a new ad campaign has been launched in Quebec asking readers "How open are you?"12 Mar 10:49 PM
WorldFiji guards sacked over torture videoThree prison guards in Fiji have been sacked over a video of detainees being beaten and tortured.12 Mar 07:22 PM
New ZealandSpecial report: Gay marriage billAfter months of emotional submissions and some bitter protest, a bill to legalise same-sex marriage appears likely to pass another hurdle.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandRace trend 'shock' for older KiwisA Grey Power official's complaints about immigration have been labelled uninformed, but the group's central Auckland president says they reflect the feeling of many elderly.11 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionNorman Elliott: Consider children's rights tooThe government administration select committee report to Parliament recommends the passing of the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill with certain amendments.10 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldParliament being asked to condemn Fiji brutalityParliament will be asked to condemn the brutal beating and torture of Fijian prisoners, which Fiji's Prime Minister is standing by.09 Mar 07:48 PM
WorldBainimarama offers supports to menFijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he will support his men if they were involved in the repeated beating an escaped prisoner.09 Mar 12:05 AM
New ZealandGood start: NZ women aheadNZ has been ranked the best place in the world to be a working woman - but one advocate says the major obstacles and inequalities for women here are getting worse.08 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldKey: Fiji govt will investigate torture videoPrime Minister John Key says a video of Fijian men apparently being beaten is "alarming and concerning" and it will be raised with the Fiji government.05 Mar 11:21 PM
WorldOutcry follows Fiji torture videoAmnesty International is investigating a graphic video posted on the internet, which show men being beaten and tortured in Fiji.05 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionStop the shouting and let love decideThe challenge for those in this discussion is to acknowledge and respect the values of others and to be courageous and generous in love, writes Russell Hoban.28 Feb 08:30 PM
WorldTamil Tiger leader's son, 12, 'was executed'Photographs have emerged which raise fresh questions about the conduct of Sri Lanka's armed forces during the final stages of the operation against Tamil rebels.19 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPride Parade draws huge crowdsThe return of a Pride Parade to Auckland has been declared a fabulous success.16 Feb 08:15 AM
OpinionJason Kennedy: An open letter to Richard ProsserAuckland Muslim Jason Kennedy penned this open letter to New Zealand First MP Richard Prosser after his controversial column about Muslims made headlines.13 Feb 04:30 PM
EmploymentIndustries quail at pay costPrices would have to go up by 6 to 8 per cent to pay a "living wage" of $18.40 an hour to workers in the lowest-paid sectors - hospitality and retailing.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions: David HerktI loved the fact that Auckland had hotels in the 1930s that catered to the gay trade where you could rent a room and share a bed with your same-sex partner.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMcCully snubs West PapuanForeign Affairs Minister Murray McCully will not meet a West Papuan freedom fighter who was refused a public forum at Parliament.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandLawyer blasts govt for refusing to let activist speakA leading human rights lawyer yesterday hit out at a decision banning a West Papua independence activist from speaking at Parliament.11 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Speaker's overkill denies right of free speech"Is NZ's relationship with Indonesia so lacking that it could not tolerate a West Papuan independence activist speaking at a lunch-hour meeting?" asks John Armstrong.11 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSwinging MPs in firing lineOpponents of a law change to allow same-sex marriage are stepping up their campaign, targeting MPs they feel may change their vote at the bill's next hurdle.10 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Is marriage just a word, or a sentence?There is, if you'll pardon the expression, something rather queer about the gay marriage controversy.08 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeneficiaries 'attacked on all sides'Beneficiaries have overtaken Asians as the group New Zealanders consider to be the most discriminated against.05 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAsian speaks for 'trapped' gaysAn Asian New Zealander who found it easier to discuss his sexuality with MPs than his parents.30 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionAnne Penketh: Role of women under scrutiny in new Islamist-ruled EgyptEgypt used to be a place where you never gave a second thought to personal safety, writes Anne Penkith. Egyptians are hospitable, charming and honest - on the whole.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCollins backtracks on jail compoJustice Minister Judith Collins has backtracked on a law change that would have ensured compensation for ill-treatment of prisoners by the state was used to benefit victims rather than being given to the inmates.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandOz exodus: Residency hard to getSome parents tell their high-achieving children to not even consider university because there was no way they can afford to attend.14 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionMike Lee: Naming gay All Blacks marks sexuality, not talentWhile promoting tolerance and anti-discrimination is always a positive move, sports culture has to be - and should always remain - all about performance, not sexual preference.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSoldiers will march with prideMembers of the Defence Force will march in uniform in the Auckland Pride Parade next month.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDivide over gay marriagePensioners are holding out in a dwindling minority opposing gay marriage - as 2013 looks possibly to be the year for it to become reality.26 Dec 04:30 PM
