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An increase to 'inadequate' Working for Families payments is absolutely critical to support low-income families, an advocate says.

A mortuary in Mississippi is being sued by the husband of a gay man for allegedly refusing to cremate him because of his sexuality.

After a turbulent year of complaints about players' conduct the Canterbury Rugby Union has launched a new campaign aimed at stopping racism on the rugby pitch.

Vulnerable children and their families will receive extra support in this month's Budget.

Roughly 60 percent of New Zealanders have less than $10,000 in savings, according to a new report out of Victoria University.

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley has launched another stinging attack on the middle class for taking social welfare she says they do not need. Video

Australian cricketers have rejected a pay offer they believe would create greater inequality between players.

Nick Bollinger checks a set from West African women's collective L'Amazones d'Afrique.

Calls in the UK to introduce laws banning companies from telling women to wear high heels at work have been rejected by the government.

A hundred Pacific young people will get the chance to discuss problems they face and find solutions when the Pacific Youth Parliament session begins today.

The government is defending its Pay Equity Bill following criticism from unions, which say the proposed law is fundamentally flawed and a step backwards for women.

Tens of thousands of public sector workers could benefit from a government decision to bring pay equity to staff at rest homes.

Merino clothing manufacturer Icebreaker and department store Farmers have been given a 'fail' on workers' rights for refusing to take part in a survey on the issue.