WorldIranian lawmaker slams protesters; cleric appeals for calmHard-line Iranian lawmaker slammed female protesters as prostitutes.28 Sep 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Justice delayed is justice denied': Two-year Tribunal backlog labelled 'inhumane'A human right court is taking an "inhumane" amount of time to hear complaints.26 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldNine killed in Iranian protests after death of 22yo woman in police custodyDemonstrators in a dozen cities vent anger over social repression.22 Sep 06:05 PM
World'Inaction is no longer possible': On sidelines of UN, a push for China's abuses to be punishedChina is accused of a ruthless campaign of torture, sexual assault and ethnic cleansing.20 Sep 12:53 AM
WorldIran's ayatollahs attack 'illegal' morality police after woman's hijab deathDeath of woman beaten for wearing hijab wrongly prompts a furious response from clerics.18 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldChina calls for 'proper manners' after royal snubGovernment officials furious after being denied entry to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.17 Sep 07:09 PM
World'War crimes': Ukrainian president says mass burial site contains torture victimsExhumations have begun at the site where more than 400 graves were found yesterday.16 Sep 07:17 PM
New ZealandTVNZ lawyer says it isn't up to the broadcaster to provide sign languageWitness says lack of sign language interpreters on TVNZ makes him feel forgotten about.15 Sep 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Centuries of alienation': Sign language needed on live broadcastsTVNZ said interpreters weren't provided on political debate nights for logistical reasons.14 Sep 07:00 AM
TravelSerbian police cancel EuroPride march, citing security concernsThis week's European LGBTQ festival has been canned by Serbian authorities.13 Sep 08:42 PM
WorldChina shuns co-operation with UN human rights office over critical reportThe report accused China of serious human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims.09 Sep 11:56 PM
New ZealandUnlawful photos: Police to apologise to families featured in watchdog reportPolice Commissioner Andrew Coster responds to watchdog report.08 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandOutdated laws limit monitoring of high-risk prisoners, says discussion documentArtificial intelligence is being considered to boost surveillance of high-risk prisoners.30 Aug 06:20 AM
New ZealandExclusive: NZ judge resigns from Dubai post after human rights furoreRecruitment of respected judges from overseas branded 'judge washing'.19 Aug 04:02 AM
New Zealand'You have no rights': Woman racially abuses flatmate - ordered to pay him $28kThe woman restricted parts of the house and made her flatmates cook in the garage.09 Aug 08:10 AM
WorldAustralian senator labels Queen 'a coloniser'Indigenous senator was forced to repeat her oath after the senate president interjected.02 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandOff-duty cop reduced to tears by racial abuse at school pickupThe incident followed another racist attack on the North Shore on Sunday.27 Jul 05:00 PM
LeagueHow Hollywood A-lister got embroiled in Manly pride jersey dramaHollywood star Hugh Jackman knew about Manly's pride jersey before the players did.27 Jul 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Distasteful... repugnant': Mayor slams transgender concernsA woman raises concern about use of changing rooms at public pool, to mayor's disgust.26 Jul 06:24 PM
New Zealand'Straight racist': Complaints as school bans dreadlocks, braidsSchool policies have to be consistent with human rights rules and Treaty obligations.26 Jul 04:49 AM
WorldUS abortion doctor signals she'll sue Indiana AG over commentsA doctor who performed an abortion on a young victim is looking to sue attorney general.19 Jul 10:14 PM
WorldUS abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical careAbortion restrictions are having profound repercussions in US reproductive medicine.17 Jul 02:04 AM
New ZealandHuman Rights Commission urges police to address treatment of transgender peopleHuman Rights Commission urges police to address their treatment of transgender people.13 Jul 04:31 AM
New ZealandAustralia to show 'common sense' on 501s, path to citizenship for Kiwis in OzThe discussion between the two leaders has reflected a 'reset' in relations.08 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: 4th of July abortion rights protestThe 4th of July is a day most Americans celebrate, but a group in Tāmaki Makaurau protested against the ending of the constitutional right to abortion outside the US Consulate General. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Jul 01:57 AM
LifestyleAmerican men rush to get vasectomies after abortion banOverturn of Roe v Wade - People fear states could next move to restrict contraception.02 Jul 12:00 AM
World'New war crime': Macron says Russia 'cannot and should not win' after mall attackUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Putin "terrorist", asks UN to expel Russia.28 Jun 09:41 PM
WorldWatch: 'No exception' - Tense TV clash over abortionSouth Dakota Governor confronted on live TV over a detail in state's anti-abortion law.27 Jun 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumTravel'Why do you need pronouns to book a flight?' ask Nonbinary passengersThe New York Times: 'What's sex got to do with it?' ask Nonbinary passengers.26 Jun 11:36 PM
EntertainmentSpartacus actor apologises to unborn daughter after Roe v Wade overturned"I feel a need to apologise to her and she hasn't even been born."26 Jun 12:23 AM
New ZealandNational MP told to remove post supporting Roe v Wade decisionSimon O'Connor posted it was a "good day" after Roe v Wade decision was overturned.25 Jun 10:21 PM
World'Total bloodbath': Witnesses describe Ethiopia ethnic attackHundreds of people were slaughtered in a farming village and its surroundings.25 Jun 08:23 PM
WorldExplainer: How individual states in US will treat abortion law rulingThe end of Roe v Wade may lead to abortion bans in half the states.25 Jun 06:19 AM
FootballFootball star calls out men for silence on abortion rightsMegan Rapinoe's viral speech has cut through the furore in nine minutes.25 Jun 04:20 AM
