New ZealandTVNZ upholds complaint over Henry calling Susan Boyle 'retarded'Paul Henry's employers have upheld a complaint against him over comments he made about singer Susan Boyle.20 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandParents fume over delay in home-care pay decisionEight families who say they need help to look after their disabled children have been left waiting almost a year for a decision by the Human Rights Review Tribunal.06 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandComplaints pour in after Henry calls Boyle 'retarded'The Human Rights Commission has received nearly 200 calls after TV host Paul Henry referred to intellectually-disabled star Susan Boyle as "retarded".30 Nov 09:42 PM
New Zealand'Retard' as offensive as racial slurs – Special OlympicsSpecial Olympics NZ requests a review of broadcasting standards to ensure the use of "retard" is regarded as unacceptable.30 Nov 02:18 AM
TechnologyHalf man, half machine: The cyborgs are comingA breakthrough in implantable electronics could see cyborg technology coming a step closer to reality.18 Nov 01:08 AM
