New ZealandNo charges after racist taxi rantThe Southland man who today escaped criminal charges for a foul-mouthed anti-Islamic rant has written a formal apology expressing shame for his "terrible words".31 Jul 05:31 AM
New ZealandRacist taxi rant: Driver overwhelmedThe Invercargill taxi driver who was subjected to a foul-mouthed anti-Islamic rant by a drunk passenger has taken a further three days off work due to stress.30 Jul 07:17 AM
New ZealandRacist taxi ranter lays lowThe racist taxi passenger has been invited to an 'Islam open day' after his rant was caught on video, but there's no sign of him in Invercargill today.29 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandTears from man after racist rantThe man at the centre of a racism controversy was told to stay away from work, as he made a tearful apology to the boss of the taxi driver he abused.29 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRacist taxi rant: Mayor defends cityInvercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt says residents were generally "very tolerant'' of immigrants, after a racist rant against a taxi driver in the city was caught on camera.29 Jul 05:54 AM
New ZealandPassenger's racist abuse caught on tapeA Pakistan-born taxi driver was subjected to a torrent of foul-mouthed abuse - and it's all been caught on camera.27 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Life on the street - it's black and whiteDespite race having been excluded from the trial's evidence, many Americans believe Zimmerman racially profiled Trayvon Martin, and that if Trayvon had been white, Zimmerman would've never questioned him in the first place.20 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Best form of defence is to attack - and blame othersIt's been a breakthrough week for the grievance industry with a white man claiming that racial discrimination was behind his sacking as Australian cricket coach.19 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldObama calls for calm after verdictUS President Barack Obama appealed for calm after an acquittal in the killing of black teenager Trayvon Martin, saying: "a jury has spoken.''14 Jul 08:15 PM
New ZealandAge-gap couple head south for loveA couple embroiled in a battle with Immigration to prove their love is real are moving to the South Island to keep their dream of remaining in the country alive.11 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPrejudice is the main fearKai Luey advocates restricting foreigners buying New Zealand houses - but he has big concerns about anti-Asian prejudice.08 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Policies count, not ovariesKerre McIvor asks: Who on Earth does Labour hope to appeal to with its proposal to have some electorates run women-only candidate selections?06 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionRussell Marshall: Front row at South Africa's rebirthThe sustained protests in New Zealand against the 1981 rugby tour were well known to many black people, even those in prison, such as Mandela.29 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWarning over same-sex ball datesNew Zealand principals have been warned they could breach the Human Rights Act if they stop students taking same-sex partners to their school balls.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPeters hits back at Devoy for criticismWinston Peters compared Dame Susan Devoy, media and others to George Orwell's Ministry of Truth because he felt the impact of immigration was being covered up.24 Jun 02:49 AM
New Zealand'No reason' for pregnancy flight-banPregnant women banned from flying are being discriminated against by airlines whose reasons aren't backed up by medical or scientific evidence, a gender expert says.18 Jun 03:23 AM
WorldNew poll shows men deserting Gillard in drovesThe latest poll shows that male voters are deserting Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard in droves while there is little sign of more women coming on board.16 Jun 06:56 PM
New ZealandDevoy has Peters in sightsRace Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy says she is still formulating her views on racism and has NZ First leader Winston Peters in her sights.16 Jun 05:30 AM
WorldFree-for-all sexist attacks may 'turn off women' from politicsSexist attacks on PM Julia Gillard may discourage Australian women from entering politics, says Greens MP Adam Bandt.15 Jun 11:47 PM
New ZealandGrey District Council mulls 'eco' burialsA West Coast council is considering the creation of an "eco cemetery".12 Jun 07:21 PM
OpinionHannah Spyksma: Open letter to Eden Park tauntersHannah Spyksma's open letter: To the men who told me at Eden Park last Saturday evening: "If you don't like us using the word 'faggot' then don't come to the footy..."11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandOutcome of gay case to stay secretThe outcome of a Human Rights Commission complaint by a lesbian couple who say they were discriminated against when a Whangarei lodge would not let them share a bed will only be made public if both sides agree.11 Jun 02:00 AM
WorldTrial raises fears of racial unrestThe eyes of a nation will be on a case that tore open America's old racial wounds.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTaxis deny disabledBooking a last-minute taxi is impossible for Aucklanders confined to wheelchairs, a Herald on Sunday survey has revealed. And when they do get a taxi, they are charged extra.08 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandRacism, threats on sidelinesThe Race Relations Commissioner has condemned racism at junior sports events, as a new survey reveals high levels of racial abuse on the sidelines.08 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLeague star blames 'old boys' network'Kiwis legend Tawera Nikau has hit out at the lack of Maori representation on the NZ Rugby League board.07 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldReligion stopping France from embracing gay marriageOf all European countries, you might have thought, France would have taken gay marriage in its stride.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandTattoo case boss backs Air NZ's banThe owner of a spit roast catering company who won the right to ask an employee to cover up her tattoo is backing Air New Zealand's decision not to hire a woman sporting a traditional ta moko on her lower arm.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandDevoy silent on Peters' China attackJudith Collins says Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy is right not to comment on Winston Peters' latest attack on the growing Chinese presence in Auckland.24 May 05:30 PM
