New ZealandHelen Clark's advice for Jacinda ArdernFormer PM tells Jacinda Ardern to pay no attention to any sexist attacks.02 Aug 07:55 AM
New ZealandEmployers asking women about baby plans is illegalHuman Rights Commissioner has strong words for those asking Jacinda Ardern about babies.02 Aug 02:04 AM
EditorialEditorial: Pressure rising for abuse inquiryCOMMENT: Support is growing for a broad inquiry into the abuse of Kiwis in state care.30 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Our child abuse shameIt's well past time for the Government to investigate historic child abuse in state care.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was never loved as a child'A new report argues intellectually disabled people in state care suffered systemic abuse.27 Jul 12:50 AM
New ZealandLocked in solitary confinement for 23 daysMental health patients are being secluded at high rates despite targets to reduce hours.25 Jul 01:03 AM
New ZealandMore men, but preschool sexism persistsMen teaching preschoolers have almost quadrupled in nine years, but lobbyists want more.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi family campaigns to end restraint in JapanJapanese government data shows more than 10,000 people were restrained in one year alone.19 Jul 11:28 PM
New ZealandBig Read: Should prisoners be allowed to have sex?New Zealand is one of the few western countries to not allow conjugal visits.17 Jul 05:15 AM
WorldIsis militants thrown to their deathsVideos showing Iraq soldiers getting revenged on Isis militants is being investigated.13 Jul 08:57 PM
New ZealandKiwi tied to bed for 10 days: 'Why did he die?'The family of a young Kiwi who died in a Japanese hospital are demanding change.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatient in mental health unit 10 yearsMental health managers say the care of intellectually disabled has reached "crisis point".06 Jul 06:21 AM
New ZealandParliament apology to convicted gay menLabour MP Grant Robertson about campaigners for change: "I stand on your shoulders today."06 Jul 04:54 AM
KahuEmotional rally fails to shift Govt on abuseGovt is holding firm on its decision not to hold an inquiry into abuse in state care.06 Jul 03:40 AM
New ZealandEx-state wards call for inquiry into abuseNew Zealanders abused as children in state care want an inquiry, and an apology.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionWhy NZ needs a Modern Slavery ActCOMMENT: NZ needs a law against slavery in this country and the supply chains we use.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVet wipes parental leave warning on job adParental leave warning removed from job ad after Herald story.03 Jul 08:55 AM
OpinionFireproof products are a human rightCOMMENT: Builders should realise people have a human right to be safe from fire hazards.27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Why refugees are greatCOMMENT: A Burmese boy becomes a great mate at monochromatic school.25 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldConvicted terrorists allowed to stay in UKMore than 40 convicted terrorists have used human rights laws to remain in UK.25 Jun 02:35 AM
WorldHell on earth: The horrors of North Korean torture campsThe horrors of North Korea's brutal torture camps are under fresh scrutiny.20 Jun 05:39 AM
New ZealandKurd tells of fleeing Saddam's regimeKurdish refugee Sarkawt Abdullazada's family fled Saddam Hussein's regime in 1998.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThey told me 'we will hang you'Immigrant's long journey includes 8 years of death threats and torture in Iranian prison.19 Jun 08:31 AM
New ZealandSonny Bill, Waititi back anti-racism pushThe Human Rights Commission wants Kiwis to give nothing to intolerance.14 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandNo hijinks please, you're BrazilianWoman lays complaint with Human Rights Commission over landlord's stipulation.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis back gender-neutral uniformsPublic opinion seems to be narrowly supporting gender-neutral options for school uniforms.29 May 06:04 AM
KahuPsychiatric orders 'violate' human rightsA standard NZ psychiatry practice may violate human rights conventions, say researchers.24 May 07:21 AM
WorldAssange still fears arrestOne of Julian Assange's legal advisers wants Australia's Government to intervene.20 May 05:00 PM
KahuNZ ranked 158th of 165 on child rightsA European advocacy group has ranked NZ 158th out of 165 nations on children's rights.16 May 06:01 AM
EmploymentCountdown's trans policy 'spectacular'Countdown today announced its transgender transitioning policy.07 May 12:00 PM
WorldTrump: Damaging democracyCOMMENT: Brian Klaas argues that Donald Trump has proved a unique threat to democracy.02 May 08:04 PM
New ZealandNew push to ditch Bible in SchoolsSecular Education Network is launching a fresh challenge against Bible in Schools.02 May 11:42 AM
New ZealandWomen's refuge at 'breaking point'Bashed woman speaks out to save women's refuge for migrants that is desperate for funding.27 Apr 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Seclusion report shows NZ has a long way to goExpert's report on seclusion in prisons and mental health units reveals poor practices27 Apr 05:00 PM
