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UN 'staggered' by NZ's infant mortality rates
The UN has expressed concern over shortfalls in the rights of NZ children, including "staggering" infant and child mortality rates, and a lack representation for children in legislation. It questions why NZ does not have a department of
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McDonald's under fire for blocking gay websites
McDonald's is under pressure to change the internet access policies at its restaurants because gay websites are not accessible.
![McDonald's accused of homophobia in Wi-Fi service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
McDonald's accused of homophobia in Wi-Fi service
McDonald's is being accused of homophobia after it blocked gay websites from its new free Wi-Fi service at its restaurants.
![Couple wanting a daughter abort twin boys](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Couple wanting a daughter abort twin boys
A couple so desperate for a baby girl that they terminated twin boys are fighting to choose the gender of their next child.
![The case of a socialite](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The case of a socialite
'Calling me a 'socialite' is such a lazy way for journalists to undermine me,' says Jemima Khan.
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'Draconian' health test upsets applicants
Northland oyster workers who say they had to stand on one leg with eyes closed and arms outstretched for 10 seconds to get a job have laid a complaint with the Human Rights Commission.
![Appeal on caregiver ruling disappoints commissioner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Appeal on caregiver ruling disappoints commissioner
The Chief Human Rights Commissioner is 'deeply disappointed' the Crown is to appeal a High Court ruling on caregivers' rights.
![<i>Dita De Boni:</i> No Minister](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
<i>Dita De Boni:</i> No Minister
It is with huge regret and disgust that once more, New Zealanders wake up to find 'caregivers' accused on brutally assaulting their children.
![Child torture case: What the mother told officials](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Child torture case: What the mother told officials
The mother of a tortured girl allegedly told authorities she was at a tangi 'down south' to prevent anyone seeing her injuries.
![NZ women doing well but could be better - report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
NZ women doing well but could be better - report
NZ women still struggle to gain leadership roles and suffer from high levels of domestic violence, a report says.
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Social worker ordered to pay patient $100k
A social worker, who took about $55,000 worth of cash and gifts from a mentally ill patient, has been ordered to pay her $100,000 in damages.
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Guns in police cars - readers respond
We asked readers whether they agreed with the Police Minister's view that all police cars should carry guns - and provoked heated debate.