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
KahuUse of solitary confinement 'disturbing'A scathing report has slammed New Zealand for its overuse of solitary confinement.26 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionSharon Shalev: Seclusion is cruel restraintCOMMENT: Report funds seclusion is often used without proper conditions26 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldThe criminal case that could nail AssadShocking new details of Syria's torture and murder of its citizens have emerged.24 Apr 09:58 PM
WorldThe final days of a Fox News superstarThe mission was to bring down Bill O'Reilly.22 Apr 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Largest pay increase in NZ history'The Government's low-paid carer deal will benefit 55,000 workers and cost $2 billion.18 Apr 03:33 AM
New Zealand'No burkas': Auckland store under fireAn Auckland councillor has complained to the Human Rights Commission over a shop's sign.14 Apr 06:41 AM
New ZealandKiwi swimmer dives into US-Mexico border rowKiwi ultra-distance swimmer Kim Chambers is diving into US-Mexico border relations.11 Apr 05:55 AM
WorldChechnya's concentration camp for gay menCampaigners say gay men are being tortured with electric shocks and beaten to death.10 Apr 09:58 AM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyMarvelly: Words can hurt like sticks and stonesCOMMENT: Freedom of expression a right that comes with responsibilities.07 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldRoom of horrors: Sex slave kept in denJailed for three years, a wife kept prisoner in room with no light, bedclothes or carpet.06 Apr 08:50 PM
CartoonsJohn DrinnanPlain talk, or just plain hateful?COMMENT: Media reflects public division over where to draw the line on freedom of speech.06 Apr 06:00 PM
WorldWoman who filmed falling maid arrestedThe videographer and her employer were arrested on a charge of failing to help.05 Apr 08:43 PM
New ZealandRefunds for 800 Ayaan Hirsi Ali fansSecurity among the reasons cited for cancellation of Muslim critic's tour.04 Apr 01:36 AM
New ZealandA full guide to SAS raid claims, denialsConfused? Here's a guide to fracas that has followed the release of the Hit & Run book.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrain crash claims transgender pioneerA transgender pioneer and author died last week when his car collided with a train.28 Mar 07:36 AM
