WorldHomosexuals being used as 'scapegoats' by flawed governmentsHomophobia is on rise in Uganda as the government seeks an Anti-Homosexuality Bill and the minister for ethics and integrity insists that it will be every citizen's duty under new laws to denounce anyone they suspect of being gay.10 Jan 07:10 PM
New ZealandHuman rights appointee criticised as anti-gayBrian Neeson's appointment to the Human Rights Review Tribunal is being questioned because he voted against gay rights as an MP.21 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandTVNZ upholds complaint over Henry calling Susan Boyle 'retarded'Paul Henry's employers have upheld a complaint against him over comments he made about singer Susan Boyle.20 Dec 11:24 PM
AthleticsTarnished goldSince winning the women's 800m at the World Championships in Berlin and creating a worldwide stir over her sexuality, Caster Semenya's life has changed irrevocably.13 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandParents fume over delay in home-care pay decisionEight families who say they need help to look after their disabled children have been left waiting almost a year for a decision by the Human Rights Review Tribunal.06 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandComplaints pour in after Henry calls Boyle 'retarded'The Human Rights Commission has received nearly 200 calls after TV host Paul Henry referred to intellectually-disabled star Susan Boyle as "retarded".30 Nov 09:42 PM
New ZealandGay backlash cuts Beenie Man from Big Day OutBig Day Out organisers have backtracked and pulled controversial Jamaican performer Beenie Man out of next year's event.15 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandHarawira's party leaders just as bad, says Labour MPLabour MP Shane Jones has attacked the Maori Party for a racially divisive attitude that makes it "the mirror image of Don Brash at Orewa".15 Nov 03:00 PM
KahuIndependent MP proposal 'silliest idea I've heard' - HarawiraFirebrand MP Hone Harawira has been given two weeks to decide if he wants to remain a Maori Party MP, in the wake of his racially abusive comments about white people.12 Nov 04:48 AM
KahuProposal for Harawira to become independent MPThe Maori Party president suggests embattled Te Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira leave the Party and become an independent MP.12 Nov 03:45 AM
KahuSharples makes unexpected appearance at Harawira huiMaori Party co-leader Dr Pita Sharples is in the Far North at a hui for embattled MP Hone Harawira.12 Nov 01:04 AM
KahuHarawira's behaviour gets rebuke from TuriaHone Harawira's "unacceptable" behaviour has prompted a flood of racist and abusive emails to the Maori Party, co-leader Tariana Turia says.11 Nov 03:00 PM
KahuMaori Party to decide Harawira's fate tomorrowThe Maori Party have "a big call' to sort out the Hone Harawira situation, United Future leader Peter Dunne says. Party leaders Pita Sharples and Tariana Turia won't attend the Kaitaia hui.11 Nov 06:25 AM
