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

McDonald's is under pressure to change the internet access policies at its restaurants because gay websites are not accessible.

McDonald's is being accused of homophobia after it blocked gay websites from its new free Wi-Fi service at its restaurants.

A couple so desperate for a baby girl that they terminated twin boys are fighting to choose the gender of their next child.

'Calling me a 'socialite' is such a lazy way for journalists to undermine me,' says Jemima Khan.

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.

The Chief Human Rights Commissioner is 'deeply disappointed' the Crown is to appeal a High Court ruling on caregivers' rights.

It is with huge regret and disgust that once more, New Zealanders wake up to find 'caregivers' accused on brutally assaulting their children.

The mother of a tortured girl allegedly told authorities she was at a tangi 'down south' to prevent anyone seeing her injuries.

NZ women still struggle to gain leadership roles and suffer from high levels of domestic violence, a report says.

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.

We asked readers whether they agreed with the Police Minister's view that all police cars should carry guns - and provoked heated debate.