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Successive governments have failed NZers, says Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt.
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Former victim of gay conversion therapy lauds Government's move to ban it
The practice of changing a person's sexual orientation will be banned under the new law.
Afghans who worked with NZ fear deadly reprisals as Taliban closes in
A group of 38 Afghan civilians who helped the New Zealand war effort plead for help.
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China pledges support for Taliban in hope for 'peace'
The Taliban are now believed to control half of Afghanistan after Nato withdrawal.
US and Chinese diplomats stage talks on Covid, climate change
China tells US to steer clear of human rights issues and 'embrace fair competition'.
Calls for cultural competency in the classroom
President of Te Akatea has no doubt that there is a problem with the school system.
Fiji opposition MPs arrested after criticising land legislation bid
Leading opposition politicians in Fiji arrested after criticising land legislation moves.
Hate speech law: 'Silence' by minister has allowed misinformation
Minister Kris Faafoi has repeatedly turned down interviews to explain 'misinformation.'
Govt looks to 'tidy up' practice of jailing asylum seekers
Phil Twyford said the Government has 'listened' to advocacy groups.
Ben & Jerry's to stop selling ice cream in Occupied Palestinian Territories
The company said sales in the occupied areas were 'inconsistent with our values'.
Israeli spyware used to spy on journalists, activists and dissidents
More than 1,000 individuals in 50 countries have been identified as surveillance targets.
Cubans wonder what's next after anti-government protests
The demonstrations began last week over food and medicine shortages.
'Like the sun came out': Nelson Mandela's salute to NZ Springbok protests
The 1981 tour created wide civil unrest - but those involved says its legacy is positive
More than 1000 gather at Wellington's transgender rights rally
Transgender community advocates gathered outside Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre.
England is 'systemically racist' says CEO of Think tank
Findings came when racism was directed at black football players after England's defeat.
UK urged to join US, give Afghan women refuge from Taliban
"Women's rights are being seen as Western values in the eyes of the Taliban."
'Dangerous precedent': Fiji govt to sack unvaccinated workers
Public servants told they will be sacked if they are not fully vaccinated by November 1.
MIQ booking system unfair and may be breaking law, says professor
A law professor says the MIQ booking system may be discriminatory.
'You're an idiot, mate': David Seymour to angry YouTuber fired from job
The YouTuber who was fired from Synlait went to an Act Party event — it didn't end well.
'Systemic discrimination': ANZ closes Iranian man's bank accounts
'I'm a New Zealand permanent resident and should be treated by New Zealand rules.'
Hamilton-Hart: A word of caution on hate speech
OPINION: The problem with denouncing hateful views is such comments could also fall foul.
Merry Xmas Mr Key - your friend, President Xi
John Key is one of the few Western politicians who are strongly pro-China.
What happened to my family? NZ Uighur man fears family now in detention camp
"How are they doing in China? What kind of living conditions? There is no clue."
Isn't one enough? The country debating allowing women multiple husbands
The country already allows men to take multiple wives - so what's the difference?
Sexual abuse lawsuit filed against one of the country's wealthiest schools
Victim: 'The school moved offenders on and sought suppression to protect it's reputation.'
Israel PM warns world leaders over Iran nuclear deal
Western leaders have been attempting to resurrect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Australia accused of 'pre-police state' crackdown on whistleblowers
The country's secrecy laws are routinely used to suppress information. .
Iranian-born Kiwi man accuses bank of racial profiling after account closure
"He had dual citizenship with Iran so should have been dealt with differently."
Juneteenth, marking end of slavery, is marked across US
Juneteenth marks the news to enslaved black people in a Texas town they were free.
Israel strikes Gaza again after Hamas fires incendiary balloons
It is the second attack since a shaky ceasefire ended last month's 11-day war
IHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'
IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.
'My life is not your porn' South Korean women victims of voyeurism
Online sex crimes are traumatising South Korean women and driving some to take their lives
'They are discriminating against people with children'
Stephanie Peeni has been looking for a rental property for two months.