WorldNobel Peace Prize winner 'unlawfully detained' in Iran, says UNThe UN condemns the 'excessive and lethal' force unleashed on Iranian protesters in 2022.07 Oct 05:17 AM
WorldWhat are Russia’s deadliest missile attacks on Ukraine?The Kremlin often claims its missiles are aimed at military assets or blames Ukraine.06 Oct 12:15 AM
KahuCall for single-gender hospital rooms to protect human rights after new reportMixed-gender hospital rooms infringe upon patients' human rights, report says.02 Oct 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Munro: Tough questions, kneejerk answers - it must be election seasonOPINION: The depressing feature of election season, the usual easy targets.29 Sep 01:41 AM
New ZealandMSD debt bungle: Beneficiary’s $25k compo claim rejectedDespite assurances his debt had been wiped, the demands from MSD kept coming.26 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEx-Files: I left my husband in Australia - and want our kids to stay here with me'My husband will be furious when he finds out I have no plans to return with the kids.'23 Sep 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Celebrating women’s achievements amid ongoing struggle for rightsOPINION: Our editorial on women's rights as we mark the 130th anniversary of suffrage.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsHelen Clark joins distinguished international groupHelen Clark is now one of The Elders, a group set up by Nelson Mandela.15 Sep 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCommunities have responsibilities for state housing, says Human Rights CommissionerWe all have a human rights responsibility to embrace suitable state houses.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Trans Kiwis, young and old, tell their storiesBrady Peeti goes in search of the trans history of Aotearoa.04 Sep 03:37 AM
PoliticsMPs vote for big shake-up next Parliament, including boosting Govt scrutinyThe next Parliament will look a bit different.01 Sep 06:01 AM
WorldWatch: Son stolen at birth hugs mother for first time in 42 yearsHospital workers took her son from her arms after birth and later told her he had died.28 Aug 05:46 AM
New ZealandTransGenerations episode eight: BradyTransGenerations host Brady Peeti nervously returns to Timaru, where she lived as a teenager.Watch25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours at War: Man claims police withheld information about 'unhinged' neighbourThe man claims his neighbour complained about him after he rebuffed her advances.21 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandPolice to pay $45k after locking claustrophobic man in cell nine times'I wouldn’t wish what happened to me on my worst enemy,' Malcolm King says.08 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandTransGenerations episode five: Sarah MichelleSarah Michelle (37) coaches New Zealand's men's netball team and believes she's also the first transgender person to coach a national sports team.Watch04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents 'denied a voice' in cyclone recovery effortsCyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts have been criticised by the Human Rights Commission.03 Aug 01:15 AM
New ZealandTop horse trainer accused of racist jokes by Indian employeeFormer horse trainer Stephen McKee said his comments were not racist, but simply "banter".01 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki blunder: Mother in case of mistaken identity offered more compensationA mother wants OT to be accountable for mistaking her for another woman for 20 years.29 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesDeputy PM, Rob Fyfe unveil new anti-slavery rule proposalRules would require companies to be "transparent" about supply chains.28 Jul 12:45 AM
EntertainmentTransGenerations episode three: GemmahGemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.Watch21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Do you love your child? Keep loving them' - transgender veteran's advice for parentsTrans Kiwis tell their stories in an eight-part video series14 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTransGenerations episode two: LexieLexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.Watch14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Three Strikes: Did the law keep people safe from violent offenders?Courts grappled with 'unforeseen casualties' that would 'shock the conscience' of NZers.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not enough to be a bystander’: Students speak up against racismSeven out of 22 semifinalists from families identifying as Indian or South Asian.09 Jul 02:08 AM
EntertainmentTransGenerations episode one: BradyBrady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.Watch07 Jul 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Never been a better or a more dangerous time to be trans' - Kiwis tell their storiesTrans Kiwis tell their stories in an 8-part video series07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Minto: Uncomfortable truths and speaking outOPINION: Case can be made that Chris Hipkins was too soft on his visit to China last week.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Collateral damage': Prisoner rights overlooked, urgent fix neededThe treatment of prisoners is under the spotlight in a report by the Chief Ombudsman.28 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Who really benefits from free speech?OPINION: The well-off care about it most but it is the less well-off who really need it.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMāori mother ordered to return daughter, 7, to AustraliaThe mother argued the hapū she identified with had proclaimed itself a sovereign state.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsACT proposes rules blocking contractors from claiming rightsRecent Employment Court rulings would make some businesses unviable, says Seymour.22 Jun 12:45 AM
PoliticsMeng Foon accepts he's resigned, doesn't rule out future work in public sectorThe Race Relations Commissioner's intended resignation was earlier thrown into doubt.20 Jun 06:20 AM
New ZealandPM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi JinpingPM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.19 Jun 05:29 AM