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<i>Cartoon</i>: The week that was, part 2

Doctor who gives rape victims hope again

PM mobbed by activists in Mana

John Key was confronted by a screaming mob of Mana by-election candidate Matt McCarten's supporters, as he campaigned in Porirua today.

Detention death angers activists

<i>Editorial</i>: Suu Kyi must now play a waiting game

Death at Sydney detention centre

Detainees at Sydney's Villawood detention centre may go on a hunger strike after the death of an Iraqi asylum seeker.

<i>Nehginpao Kipgen:</i> Big challenges ahead for Suu Kyi

An analyst of the political conflicts which beset modern Myanmar says Suu Kyi faces plenty of obstacles ahead.

Suu Kyi's release from house arrest

People around the world have celebrated as Aung San Suu Kyi was this week freed from seven years of house arrest. She says she will continue to fight for human rights and the rule of law in the military-ruled nation of Myanmar.

Ex-political prisoner welcomes Suu Kyi's release

A former Burmese political prisoner says Aung San Suu Kyi is 'the hope of the nation'.

Kiwi's campaign targets modern-day slave trade

<i>Editorial</i>: Little-noticed bill a threat to freedoms

Gay couple banned from school dance

A 16-year-old girl has claimed discrimination after her private Australian school banned her lesbian partner from the ball.

Human Rights Commissioner steps down

UK school highlights gay achievements to stop bullying

The teaching programme, which recognises the contribution of gay people in history, was created in an effort to stamp out homophobic bullying.

Chinese artist under house arrest

Report: Women lose boardroom gains

Women are losing some of the gains they have made towards workplace equality, the Human Rights Commission says.

Justice works for the blind

Cruel vengeance of dark regime