Human Rights
Corrections to cover Philip Smith's costs over toupee case
Corrections is to pay more than $3000 to a convicted murderer after a ruling his rights were breached when he was prevented from wearing a toupee.
Hollie Fifer: a Papua New Guinea village's battle
Five years ago documentary maker Hollie Fifer was in Papua New Guinea researching the political coup when she witnessed the seaside Paga Hill community being bulldozed by developers and armed police… Audio
Human Rights Tribunal rules Fairfax cartoons 'not unlawful'
The cartoons, about school breakfasts, were unlikely to "cause hostility against or bring into contempt" Māori and Pacific peoples, the tribunal found.
NZ's first pay equity mediation under way
Three support workers for children with learning difficulties are taking part in New Zealand's first ever mediation for pay equity today.
PNG yet to overcome sorcery mindset
Sorcery-related attacks and killings are said to be on the rise in Papua New Guinea but very few cases reach the courts. Under-resourced policing and a lack of evidence remain obstacles. Audio
Fiji Human Rights Commission described as 'snapping dogs'
Human rights defenders in Fiji have been accused of attacking the enemies of government rather than investigating abuses such as the deaths of five soldiers. Audio
Tying down prisoner an 'economic decision' - Ombudsman
The Chief Ombudsman is describing Corrections' interpretation of his report into the welfare of mentally ill prisoners as disingenuous.
Corrections staffer sacked for assault on tied-down prisoner
Corrections has fired a staff member for assaulting an inmate while he was tied to a bed, and referred her case to police.
Prisoners subjected to cruel, inhumane, degrading treatment
An inmate at risk of hurting himself was tied down for 16 hours a day for 37 nights in a row at Auckland Prison last year. The Chief Ombudsman has identified four other cases of similar treatment. Audio
Corrections breached torture conventions - Ombudsman
A man who was tied to a bed for 37 days in a row was among prisoners subjected to cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment, the Chief Ombudsman says.
Hager takes Westpac privacy breach to Human Rights Tribunal
Journalist Nicky Hager is going to the Human Rights Review Tribunal over Westpac's release of his banking records to the police. Audio
Diana Adams - family law for nontraditional families
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New York based Diana Adams is legal activist for sexual civil rights and nontraditional families. Bryan Crump asks her about the relationship choice movement, her work as an activist for family law… Audio
Activists begin week of Trump protests
US civil rights activists have vowed to defend hard-fought gains in voting rights and criminal justice as they kick off a week of protests ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Malcolm Roberts' comments on NZers "far-fetched"
A lobby group in Australia says the controversial comments by a senator demanding the rights of New Zealanders be slashed are "far-fetched and stupid". Audio
Polticians told to come up with long term housing plan
The chief human rights commissioner says politicians need to come up with a long-term, joint-party strategy for housing New Zealanders. Audio
Amnesty report brings Fiji torture back to the fore
The use of torture by Fiji's security forces is again in the spotlight after an Amnesty International report highlighted the lack of justice for several prominent cases. Audio
Fiji MPs accused of abusing parliamentary privilege
Pardoning MPs under privilege who commit hate speech crimes is an abuse according to the director of Fiji's Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission.
Hopes Fiji Human rights march can still happen
Human rights groups in Fiji hope they can convince the Fiji Roads Authority to change its mind to stop a march to mark World Human Rights Day. Audio
Guidebook on human rights reporting for Pacific govts
A guidebook uniquely designed to help Pacific governments report on human rights is being finalised this week in Fiji.
What is a refugee ?
A guide to the complex question of what is a refugee and an exploration of their shrinking prospects. Kathryn Ryan talks to Professor William Maley from the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy at the… Audio