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Debbie Hager: Celebration? It's a national day of shame

A UN body's list of concerns shows how much women are being disadvantaged in NZ, writes Debbie Hager.

Dory Reeves: Most liveable cities are those where all feel safe

A campaign by the YWCA in Wellington highlighted the gender pay gap by selling coffee to men for $4.40 and to women for $4. But regarding gender gaps, it's not just coffee that should concern us.

Douglas Pratt: Better to celebrate our differences

There is a lot of hype surrounding the push for gay marriage in NZ, writes Douglas Pratt. Expectations of a momentous change are high.

Stop the shouting and let love decide

The 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.

Prosser humbled by Muslim couple

NZ First MP Richard Prosser has shared a "lovely" meal and "humbling" evening with the young Muslim couple who wrote to the Herald to challenge his comments.

Claire Trevett: Little ado over royal mating habits

Pride Parade draws huge crowds

The return of a Pride Parade to Auckland has been declared a fabulous success.

Dita De Boni: Female voters vs fear of fat

This week in America, one of the contenders most likely to be the 2016 Republican presidential candidate defiantly ate a doughnut on late night television; it was a glazed and jelly-filled two-fingered salute to his critics.

Jason Kennedy: An open letter to Richard Prosser

Auckland Muslim Jason Kennedy penned this open letter to New Zealand First MP Richard Prosser after his controversial column about Muslims made headlines.