Calls for PM Jacinda Ardern to take Manus refugees even if Australia disagrees.

Fertility advocates say laws around surrogacy and donors are outdated and need reform.

Students say forcing them to take makeup off is more disruptive than wearing it.

Louisa Wall says the cartoons promoted racial disharmony towards Maori and Pasifika.

COMMENT: Manus Island detainees forced to rot in tropical purgatory.

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.

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.

Thomas Middlemas stood up for Maori in 1872; a descendant is kneeling for black Americans.

A new mum is 'livid' after being told her sleeping 4-month-old had to leave.

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.

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.

COMMENT: It's that time in the election cycle when National plays the law and order card.

Fundamentalist Auckland pastor agrees his words are hate speech but won't apologise.

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.