The Race Relations Commissioner hits back at an Iranian diplomat's anti-Israeli speech.

Alleged comments by a council boss at public meetings have sparked an inquiry.

COMMENT: Food security is closely linked with inequality.

Frontline health workers can help victims of "modern slavery", researchers say.

The Catalan government claimed 761 people were injured in yesterday's violence.

Today Barack Obama's former nanny lives a very different life.

Susan Devoy is asking the next PM to open an inquiry into abuse of children in state care.

Sex workers slam deceptive tactic Aussie's cities using in war against illegal brothels.

Hospitals in rebel-held Idlib province in Syria have been hit, says a human rights group.

Victims should be given the chance to manage their grief, Andrew Little says.

The final leaders debate will include an NZ Sign Language interpreter.

Tickets to a "hit rock musical" about women's suffrage are being discounted for women.

Bill English won't resile from his deputy's comments on criminals' human rights.

Parties explain their tackling-inequality strategy as election looms.

Have your records been unlawfully obtained by police?

comment: Equal pay is a signature issue of political trust this election.

A look at where the parties are on key social issues.

Police say the Auckland pastor who wants gay people to be shot is not breaking any law.

The deaf community are campaigning for sign language interpreters in election debates.

A mum caring for her adult disabled son has lost her court case against the Government.

Kiwis denied homes because of mental health, an assistance dog and issues of race.

Party looks to expel two MP's who quit over Turei's admissions of historic lawbreaking.

Benjamin Lightbody explains why he released footage of attack on him in Mt Eden in 2013.

The assault gave Benjamin Lightbody a serious brain injury.

Former PM tells Jacinda Ardern to pay no attention to any sexist attacks.

Human Rights Commissioner has strong words for those asking Jacinda Ardern about babies.

COMMENT: Support is growing for a broad inquiry into the abuse of Kiwis in state care.

It's well past time for the Government to investigate historic child abuse in state care.

A new report argues intellectually disabled people in state care suffered systemic abuse.

Mental health patients are being secluded at high rates despite targets to reduce hours.