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Trans-exclusionary lesbian group files human rights case against Wellington Pride Festival
The case is scheduled to be heard by the tribunal next year.
Rachael Waugh: Inside Rohingya children's lives in world’s largest refugee camp
OPINION: A refugee camp is no place for a child to grow up.
Survey finds 8000 US women obtain abortion pills each month despite bans
The research was conducted for the Society of Family Planning.
Prudence Walker: Disabled people need to be involved in decisions that affect their lives
OPINION: Most people want to make decisions for themselves. This is a human right.
'A horrible loss of life': Blinken slams Israel's handling of the war
Antony Blinken says Israeli tactics are driving an insurgency - and are failing.
Israel moves deeper into Rafah, fights regrouping Hamas militants
Israeli forces battling Palestinian militants across Gaza, including in 'cleared' areas.
Fiji govt urged to tackle 'sex tourism' issue
Children going missing in Fiji is becoming a regular occurrence.
Police ordered to pay sexual assault complainant $50k
The tribunal has also told police to explain why they didn't charge the alleged abuser.
UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals
The UN's human rights chief said he was 'horrified' by the discovery of mass graves.
20,000 period undies are heading to Gaza thanks to NZ enterprise
In June, 5000 people in Gaza will receive a pack of four period undies from Reemi.
Killer and child sex offender fights prison sex ban in rehabilitation unit
The convicted killer said the ban was a breach of the Homosexual Law Reform Act.
Major critic of Māori and Pasifika study rooms Act’s Parmjeet Parmar fronts up to Cameron Bennett
Act Education spokesperson Parmjet Pamar faces her critics
Police receive complaints against Harry Potter author after trans tweets
But they will not be taking any action against J.K. Rowling.
Rainbow activist describes being 'cornered' and allegedly assaulted by Destiny Church members
The pride flag was raised after two rainbow crossings were painted out this week.
'Mischief-making': Destiny Church denies assault claims after rainbow flag raised on tree
The pride flag was raised after two rainbow crossings were painted out this week.
The Porsche, the police and the privacy request: One man's fight for information
Stephen Rendell says police wouldn't release data that could have helped him in court.
Hamiltonian helps South Sudan fight challenges
Lieutenant Colonel Sheree Alexander is leading a United Nations Mission.
Hotpot for one? Single diner takes action against restaurant over Chinese dish
A dining policy discriminated against the man's marital status - or so he claimed.
Death, evacuations and gunfire: Inside Tenby Powell's warzone mission
'You wander around the grave sites wondering how people can do this to other people.'
Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas amount to a ‘war crime’, UN rights office
Settler violence and settlement-related violations have reached shocking new levels.
'A moral debt': The nation making a historic move on abortion
As other nations roll back women's rights, one country is enshrining them in law.
Student journalists outraged after Parliament access withdrawn
Speaker Gerry Brownlee says it's about security. The students feel they're being blocked.
Number plate surveillance: How many private CCTV cameras can police access?
Documents reveal police are developing rules as searches soar into the tens of thousands.
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of blocking Palestinian aid
Israel denies it is restricting the entry of aid, but blames organisations in Gaza.
Long-running feud between couple and school leads to $25k payout
What started as an information request spiralled into multiple investigations.
Opinion: Hate speech reform - throwing the baby out with the bathwater?
OPINION: It’s contrary to our law to encourage violence against a particular ethnic group.
Joe Biden order attaches conditions to military aid, easing Democratic rift
Lawmakers praise cutting off military aid to nations that violate protection of civilians.