WorldMan shot point-blank in NYC hate crimeA gay man was shot dead in New York City while walking with his partner in what police are calling a hate crime.19 May 04:43 AM
WorldGays 'afraid to show sexuality' in EuropeTwo-thirds of Europe's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community are still afraid to show their sexuality in public, and a quarter have been victims of physical or verbal attacks, a European Union report says.18 May 05:30 PM
WorldRed state has trouble living with rising pink brigadeThe Russian Parliament is preparing to pass a bill that would outlaw "homosexual propaganda", which has prompted fears of a rise in homophobic violence, in a society that has little tolerance of gay people.17 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandDisabled man tells of airline woesA disabled passenger says he was barred from boarding a flight after he missed check-in by three minutes when his electric wheelchair broke down.16 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWe're entitled to discriminate: B&B ownerA Northland couple are outraged and hurt at being denied accommodation at the Pilgrim Planet Lodge because of "who we are".10 May 05:30 PM
BusinessWomen urged to change tactics to win boardroom goalsWomen need to change the conversation from one about rights to one about strategy and economic benefits if they want to improve diversity on boards, according to one top American executive.02 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWe're not racist, but ...As a conference this weekend looks at how racism affects Auckland, Susan Edmunds examines the progress we have made and the work left to do.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandYounger Kiwis more enlightenedKiwis are more polite about their racism than people in other parts of the world, says university lecturer Camille Nakhid.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandPay gap between sexes growsThe pay divide between men and women has widened by another 80c an hour since the turn of the millennium.26 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandWage equality for carers to be tested in courtCaregiver Kristine Bartlett believes her hourly wage of $14.46 is less than what would be paid to male employees with the same or similar skills.26 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandMigrant groups claim NZ not racist country despite pollMigrant groups aren't convinced New Zealand is a racist country, despite a new poll indicating overwhelmingly that it is.25 Apr 05:30 PM
KahuTalk of restarting Pigs' watch on copsReinstating the "Pig Patrol" may be the only way of fixing discrepancies in prosecution rates between Pakeha and Maori and Pacific peoples, a former member says.12 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandRacism march heats upPolice formed a human barricade to stop factions clashing in a white power protest today in Christchurch.23 Mar 03:02 AM
OpinionGarrick Cooper and Danielle Davis: Racism in Godzone a hidden evilThe renowned poet Hone Tuwhare wrote a poem entitled, A Pakeha Friend Tells a Maori Joke.18 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAnti-gay marriage leaflets distributed in AucklandOpponents of same-sex marriage are being slammed for distributing leaflets saying legalising the move will result in more incidences of AIDS and syphilis, and see the end of titles such as "husband and wife".11 Mar 06:09 PM
New ZealandChurches urge MPs to protect opponents of gay marriageChurch leaders are making a last-minute appeal to MPs to protect teachers who believe marriage should only be between opposite sexes even if Louisa Wall's gay marriage bill is passed tomorrow.11 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Now it's the sex police who are the odd onesIf we've learned anything from recent history, it's that people whose own sex lives are unedifying don't necessarily let that stop them damning others' proclivities.08 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDebbie Hager: Celebration? It's a national day of shameA UN body's list of concerns shows how much women are being disadvantaged in NZ, writes Debbie Hager.07 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionDory Reeves: Most liveable cities are those where all feel safeA campaign by the YWCA in Wellington highlighted the gender pay gap by selling coffee to men for $4.40 and to women for $4. But regarding gender gaps, it's not just coffee that should concern us.07 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionDouglas Pratt: Better to celebrate our differencesThere is a lot of hype surrounding the push for gay marriage in NZ, writes Douglas Pratt. Expectations of a momentous change are high.28 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionStop the shouting and let love decideThe challenge for those in this discussion is to acknowledge and respect the values of others and to be courageous and generous in love, writes Russell Hoban.28 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandProsser humbled by Muslim coupleNZ First MP Richard Prosser has shared a "lovely" meal and "humbling" evening with the young Muslim couple who wrote to the Herald to challenge his comments.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPride Parade draws huge crowdsThe return of a Pride Parade to Auckland has been declared a fabulous success.16 Feb 08:15 AM
OpinionDita De Boni: Female voters vs fear of fatThis week in America, one of the contenders most likely to be the 2016 Republican presidential candidate defiantly ate a doughnut on late night television; it was a glazed and jelly-filled two-fingered salute to his critics.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJason Kennedy: An open letter to Richard ProsserAuckland Muslim Jason Kennedy penned this open letter to New Zealand First MP Richard Prosser after his controversial column about Muslims made headlines.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandProsser: 'I'm apologising unreservedly'NZ First MP Richard Prosser's bid to make a personal statement in Parliament this afternoon about his inflammatory comments about Muslims has been blocked.13 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandProsser's Muslim rant goes globalRichard Prosser's "stupid" comments that young Muslim men from "Wogistan" should be banned from air travel have created headlines overseas.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMP defends 'Wogistan' rantNew Zealand First MP Richard Prosser has spoken out in defence of his "Wogistan" rant which has been slammed as racist by Muslim leaders and politicians.12 Feb 05:07 AM
