Human rights stories
Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources' and expanding educational opportunities for workers who assemble Apple products.
A number of human rights groups are rallying for a number of major speakers to pull out of Salesforce's upcoming Dreamforce conference.
New framework introduced by Minister for Social Development in New Zealand to ensure privacy and human rights are considered in government initiatives.
NZ Superannuation Fund chief executive Adrian Orr said long-term and responsible investing has become a groundswell globally, rather than a ripple.
Microsoft endorses same-sex marriage ahead of Washington state's crucial vote, citing benefits for business and economic growth.
Google has threatened to pull its search engine from the People's Republic of China, after an attack originating from the country.
The trial could cut airport queues and intrusive checks by routing passengers into risk-based screening levels using behaviour and booking data.
For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.
Global study finds people disagree sharply over who driverless cars should save in an unavoidable crash, exposing ethical hurdles for regulators.
Work-related illness and injury are stripping 3.9 per cent from global GDP each year, as poor safety measures carry a heavy economic toll.
Only eight of 20 district health boards can guarantee round-the-clock sign language access, leaving deaf patients exposed in emergencies.
Disabled New Zealanders could gain wider access to jobs and services if proposed law introduced mandatory minimum accessibility standards.
Last year's event was a sell-out; register now to have your say on topics like the digital divide, copyright, and making the most of online opportunities.
A UN report on the right to freedom of expression calls the denial of internet service a violation of civil rights.
$1.7 billion dollars could be saved by New Zealand businesses each year through investing in digital skills training for staff, says report.
