Father banned at Muslim netball match
A Muslim father wanting to watch his two daughters play netball is upset he cannot attend.
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Editorial: King right to seek clarity
EDITORIAL: King's letter highlights a frustration with the bureaucratic system.
WINZ says no to brothel ad
Whangarei's ethical brothel, The Bach, has been blocked from advertising for staff.
Police talk with family of toddler in video
Toddler was found alone and crying on a street in South Auckland.
When people knew how to protest
OPINION: Modern protests, such as the one in Wanganui against the TPP, are pathetic.
Social investment a dilemma for Labour
OPINION: Early intervention has always been an integral part of Labour's approach.
'Inhumane' use of sprinklers on homeless
Businesses and a school have installed sprinklers in Auckland's CBD to deter homeless.
'Toxic culture' leaves needy without benefit
The Government has refused to support a new free advocacy service for the poor.
Poverty: Living on porridge and noodles
More than 620,000 Kiwis live below the poverty line and most are adults.
Online porn & sexual violence harming society
Up to 90 per cent of Kiwis say sexual violence online is very harmful to society
Community protest: 'Enough is enough'
Hundreds of people turned out to march in Manukau yesterday.
Moving city works for families
Most of those using Government fund to leave Auckland have settled down.
$2m for Maori, Pacific youth mental health
Maori and Pacific youth mental health research is getting $2 million in funding.
Bridgeman: 5 types of inconsiderate people
Five examples of people who need to be reminded it's not all about them.
Young: Cabinet quartet behind pay equity decision
The next step should be backing a bill requiring pay audits by gender.
Busting the myth of Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus' original followers. But was she really a prostiture?
Parents: Only suicidal kids being seen
"To get any help you need to have your child harm themselves or harm other children."
Internet porn is damaging a generation
COMMENT: Pornography's proven harm should be treated as a public health problem.
Govt paying motel bill for 350 households
Politicians are starting to refocus on emergency housing ahead of winter.
Activist shocked over Chch rebuild
Erin Brockovich, the activist played by Julia Roberts in a 2000 film, is currently in NZ.
NZ Pacific current affairs show turns 30
Pacific current affairs programme Tagata Pasifika has been on NZ screens for 30 years.
Woman's shame over 'zombie drug' film
Woman filmed in disturbing drugs video speaks out for the first time.
Dinosaur makes boomers look good
COMMENT: Boomers not the only ones to complain about, writes Brian Rudman.
Jarrod Gilbert: Abuse breeds child abusers
COMMENT: If child abuse was terrorism our politicians would act on it.
Duff: Shattering a generational mindset
COMMENT: Achievement an inspiration that shatters generational mindset, writes Alan Duff.
Menu slur: Owners sorry for 'poof' line
The owners of a new sandwich shop have been roasted by outraged customers.
State's abuse case costs 'extraordinary'
Taxpayers spent $1m on lawyers before settling abuse claims for a fraction of this cost.
Rape culture lessons set standard
EDITORIAL: Events of recent weeks and years show it is time that attitude changed.
Touching story boosts interest in home ownership charity
Tania Webb speaks about the "beautiful" outcome of telling her home ownership dream story.
Home ownership tale inspires others
Tania Webb speaks of a "beautiful" outcome of telling her home ownership dream story.
Ron Jones: Leave doctors out of 'assisted dying' discussion
COMMENT: Termination of life is an anathema to most doctors, says Ron Jones.
Hidden Pacific: Struggles of the people
NZ Herald Focus discusses the struggles of the people in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
'Meth turned my daughter into a zombie'
Auckland grandma cares for grandkids on and off while her children wrestle with addiction.