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Cab's wheelchair refusal 'appalling'
An Auckland taxi driver who allegedly refused to pick up a wheelchair patient from a hospital rank has been condemned by an industry leader for "appalling behaviour." The Transport Agency has also threatened action.
Appeal on caregiver ruling disappoints commissioner
The Chief Human Rights Commissioner is 'deeply disappointed' the Crown is to appeal a High Court ruling on caregivers' rights.
'Xmas Scrooges' fight caregiver-pay ruling
The Ministry of Health is to appeal a court ruling that parents caring for disabled adult children are eligible for financial support.
NZ women doing well but could be better - report
NZ women still struggle to gain leadership roles and suffer from high levels of domestic violence, a report says.
Britain looks to ban anti-Islam pastor
Britain is considering banning far-right United States pastor Terry Jones from travelling to the UK.
<i>Hobbit</i> casting agent fired over racism row
A casting agent for Sir Peter Jackson's planned film adaptations of The Hobbit has been dismissed after placing newspaper ads seeking extras with "light skin tones".
Australian Greens force gay marriage back on agenda
Prime Minister Julia Gillard now has no chance of avoiding a further, divisive, debate on gay marriage.
Gay couple banned from school dance
A 16-year-old girl has claimed discrimination after her private Australian school banned her lesbian partner from the ball.
Report: Women lose boardroom gains
Women are losing some of the gains they have made towards workplace equality, the Human Rights Commission says.