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Public reacts to Shearer's resignation

The public's reaction to Labour MP David Shearer's resignation from Parliament has so far been overwhelmingly supportive this morning.

Key won't rule out historical abuse inquiry

Prime Minister John Key is resisting growing pressure to further investigate historical child abuse in state care.

'They don't like us cooking curry'

A newly-wed couple say they have been overlooked by Tauranga landlords more than 30 times over fears their cuisine would leave a lingering smell.

Watch NZH Focus: Human rights concerns over hair extention industry

Tristram Clayton joins Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, Dr. Jackie Blue to reflect on the NZ Herald report into exploitation in the human hair trade industry and what New Zealand businesses and consumers can do about it.

Calls for regulation of hair industry

Human rights advocates are calling for New Zealand's million dollar hair industry to be regulated in light of a <i>Weekend Herald</i> investigation.

Chilling discovery in satellite images

Photographs from high above North Korea show what observers say are concerning developments in the regime's arsenal of repression.

Support for inquiry into state care abuse

The Human Rights Commission has come out in support of an independent inquiry into the abuse of New Zealanders in state care, to ensure

Exposed: Truth behind hair extensions

Black Gold: The billion-dollar human hair trade

Isis child soldiers killed in Mosul battle

More than 300 child soldiers, dubbed the "cubs of the caliphate", have reportedly been killed after being sent into battle.

'They didn't sentence her to death'

A boxer and weight loss star is fighting to get his dying sister out of prison so the mother-of-three can spend her remaining time with her family.

Uni student: Where can I breastfeed?

A PhD student at the University of Auckland is frustrated at having to fight to find an appropriate space to breastfeed her child.

Cops admit targeting euthanasia activists

Police have admitted setting up a drink-drive checkpoint near a euthanasia meeting.

Can NZ get 30% female directors?

Diversity champion Global Women wants to see a minimum target of 30 per cent of female directors on the boards of NZX-listed companies. The

Brian Rudman: Revive the Tampa spirit

COMMENT: It's time to revive the Tampa spirit and rescue refugees our Australian neighbours have sent off to rot in hellish prison camps on remote islands.

Duterte a 'serial killer', 'psychopath'

Philippine President Duterte's state of mind is under scrutiny as the death toll in his war on drugs exceeds 3600.

Colin Craig open to a political comeback

Colin Craig has taken a hammering over the past week but if he is feeling the heat, he is not letting on - and is even considering a possible comeback.