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Church groups differ on gay marriage
The debate on same-sex marriage has stepped up with a former MP comparing the proposed law change to "apartheid".
US wins seat on UN body
The United States was yesterday re-elected to another three-year term on the UN Human Rights Council.
Brian Rudman: Twisted world where torture is okay but sex is out
What a strange code of moral values United States' spies live by, writes Brian Rudman, "The only people who will be able to make sense of this warped moral barometer is the USA's great enemy, al- Qaeda."
Salil Shetty: China must use its clout to defend human rights
Speculation is rife about the changing of the guard at the 18th Communist Party Congress and what a new leadership will mean for China and the world.
Key's 'gay' lapse upsets teachers
Prime Minister's use of the word "gay" as a disparaging adjective has undermined their campaign against hate speech directed at gay students.
Court breastfeed 'not offensive'
Justice Minister Judith Collins has backed a woman ordered out of court for breastfeeding, saying she "could not think of anywhere" it would be considered offensive.
Breastfeeding in court could be 'catalyst'
Breast-feeding in the public gallery of a courtroom could be a "catalyst" to angry scenes in an already tense environment, Law Society president Jonathan Temm says.
Breastfeeding mum upsets judge
A Wanaka mother asked by a judge to leave a courtroom for breast-feeding her baby said while she understood, "The way he went about it was not the best".
Killer Clown case: 'Scum of the earth'
Closure is a long way off for the parents of an Auckland man who was bashed to death by Killer Clown Fiend gang members.
Bowls in Auckland: Men only
An Auckland sports club formed 32 years before women won the right to vote is keeping up its shutters against female membership.
NZ probe into child labour claims
A New Zealand rugby brand has met its Indian supplier and launched an investigation into claims that its sports balls are made by children in sweatshops.
Escaping Syria's civil war
Former NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.
Syrian job seeker told to change name
A Syrian job applicant was told he should change his name to something more Kiwi because conservative southerners would think twice about working with him.
Should we allow voluntary euthanasia?
Labour MP Maryan Street is proposing a law change to permit voluntary euthanasia under some circumstances. Two doctors argue the pros and cons. You can scroll down to the bottom of the page and vote 'Yes' or 'No' and also leave a comment.
Conservative Party lifted by gay issue
The latest Herald DigiPoll survey shows the Conservative Party has had a poll bump from Parliament's passing of the first reading of the gay marriage bill.
Bruce Logan: Same-sex marriage threatens civil liberty
Bruce Logan argues if the state passes a law that changes the nature of marriage then every citizen's liberty is endangered.