New ZealandHaden to keep Cup role despite 'darkie' jibeMinister Murray McCully says Andy Haden made a mistake, apologised - and that that "is the end of the matter".30 May 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Steve Deane:</i> Reaction to Haden's 'darkies' remarks is enlighteningSteve Deans writes that top teams would never overlook good players because of race.30 May 04:00 PM
SportMaka says slave claim a shame and untrueThe rugby star accused of modern day slavery in France says the claims made against him are fabricated.29 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt refuses to join Maori rugby apologyPM John Key says an apology to Maori rugby players excluded from All Blacks tours to South Africa is a matter between unions.26 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandMaori rugby apology 'a complex issue' - TewRugby officials hope their apology will consign a sorry chapter in New Zealand-South African relations to the history books.14 May 02:40 AM
New ZealandSharples criticises NZRU Maori for not backing apologyPita Sharples has criticised the NZRU's Maori appointees for advising against the union's apology today for past treatment of Maori players.14 May 12:44 AM
New ZealandLegends welcome apology to Maori rugbyTwo prominent Maori former All Blacks have welcomed NZRU's apology to Maori players, but one player from the 60s says the scars will never heal.13 May 10:50 PM
WorldIndian census puts caste issue in spotlightThe decision to include caste in India's national census has triggered intense controversy about a painful, vexing subject.13 May 09:50 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Arizona bucks belief illegal migrants have rights02 May 04:00 PM
WorldCrowds across US demand immigrant rightsThousands of protesters rallied in cities across America demanding that President Obama tackle immigration reform immediately.02 May 04:00 PM
WorldMuslims, Asians need not applyAussie anti-immigration campaigner Pauline Hanson has put her Queensland home on the market - but not for everyone.27 Apr 10:23 PM
EntertainmentSexist Hollywood under fireHollywood, aromatic with the scent of gorgeous and available young women, still remains a sexualised and sexist ecosystem.24 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Pull head out of scrum and say sorryI apologise to the Maori people and the rugby players involved for the disgraceful injustice visited upon them between 1928 and 1960.06 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandAsians ditch identities in hunt for jobsDesperate job-seeking Asians are taking on Anglicised first names and ditching their traditional surnames in an effort to find work in NZ.02 Apr 03:00 PM