New ZealandUN 'staggered' by NZ's infant mortality ratesThe 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 of20 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandMcDonald's under fire for blocking gay websitesMcDonald's is under pressure to change the internet access policies at its restaurants because gay websites are not accessible.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMcDonald's accused of homophobia in Wi-Fi serviceMcDonald's is being accused of homophobia after it blocked gay websites from its new free Wi-Fi service at its restaurants.10 Jan 06:21 AM
WorldCouple wanting a daughter abort twin boysA couple so desperate for a baby girl that they terminated twin boys are fighting to choose the gender of their next child.08 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldThe case of a socialite'Calling me a 'socialite' is such a lazy way for journalists to undermine me,' says Jemima Khan.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Draconian' health test upsets applicantsNorthland 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.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAppeal on caregiver ruling disappoints commissionerThe Chief Human Rights Commissioner is 'deeply disappointed' the Crown is to appeal a High Court ruling on caregivers' rights.22 Dec 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Xmas Scrooges' fight caregiver-pay rulingThe Ministry of Health is to appeal a court ruling that parents caring for disabled adult children are eligible for financial support.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks cable: GNZ shares draft of its action plan against human trafficking21 Dec 04:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Dita De Boni:</i> No MinisterIt is with huge regret and disgust that once more, New Zealanders wake up to find 'caregivers' accused on brutally assaulting their children.19 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandChild torture case: What the mother told officialsThe mother of a tortured girl allegedly told authorities she was at a tangi 'down south' to prevent anyone seeing her injuries.19 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentNZ women doing well but could be better - reportNZ women still struggle to gain leadership roles and suffer from high levels of domestic violence, a report says.16 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandSocial worker ordered to pay patient $100kA 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.15 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandGuns in police cars - readers respondWe asked readers whether they agreed with the Police Minister's view that all police cars should carry guns - and provoked heated debate.14 Dec 02:26 AM
