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Catriona McLennan: Women fed up with endless wait

For decades, we've been told that if we worked hard and were patient, eventually the gender pay gap would close, writes Catriona McLennan.

No charges after racist taxi rant

The 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".

Racist taxi rant: Driver overwhelmed

The 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.

Racist taxi ranter lays low

The 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.

Tears from man after racist rant

The 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.

Racist taxi rant: Mayor defends city

Invercargill 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.

Passenger's racist abuse caught on tape

A Pakistan-born taxi driver was subjected to a torrent of foul-mouthed abuse - and it's all been caught on camera.

Jack Tame: Life on the street - it's black and white

Despite 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.

Warning over same-sex ball dates

New Zealand principals have been warned they could breach the Human Rights Act if they stop students taking same-sex partners to their school balls.

Peters hits back at Devoy for criticism

Winston 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.

'No reason' for pregnancy flight-ban

Pregnant 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.

New poll shows men deserting Gillard in droves

The 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.

Devoy has Peters in sights

Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy says she is still formulating her views on racism and has NZ First leader Winston Peters in her sights.

Free-for-all sexist attacks may 'turn off women' from politics

Sexist attacks on PM Julia Gillard may discourage Australian women from entering politics, says Greens MP Adam Bandt.

Grey District Council mulls 'eco' burials

A West Coast council is considering the creation of an "eco cemetery".

Hannah Spyksma: Open letter to Eden Park taunters

Hannah 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..."