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
KahuHarawira's remarks distressing, behaviour unacceptable - TuriaMaori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says Hone Harawira's trip to Paris and expletive filled email have been very distressing and damaging to the Maori Party.11 Nov 04:31 AM
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KahuPressure still on leaders over HoneHone Harawira's apology has done little to relieve pressure on the Maori Party leadership to take a strong stance against him.10 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandHarawira willing to repay money over Paris tripMaori MP Hone Harawira says he'll pay back some of the taxpayers' money used to fund him attending parliamentary business which he skipped away from to see Paris.10 Nov 06:49 AM
New ZealandI should have asked my wife to check email, Harawira admitsHone Harawira knew his words were wrong minutes after sending an email that included bad language and racist comments, he told media today.10 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandHarawira apologises for email but not sentimentMaori Party MP Hone Harawira has apologised for the language that he used in an email but not the sentiment.09 Nov 10:01 PM
WorldRow erupts over students' pro-rape siteResidents and masters cite anti-women atmosphere in campus halls.09 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandHarawira to apologise for racial remarksHone Harawira will front the nation today to apologise for comments he made about white people.09 Nov 03:00 PM
EmploymentKiwi banker in London sues for $3.4mA high-flying NZ banking exec says she was hounded out of her $250,000 pounds ($578,000) a year job in London by sexist Japanese bosses.04 Nov 01:20 AM
WorldChina forced to examine deep prejudicesA black woman's appearance on a talent show in China has provoked a storm of abuse on the internet and a rare debate on racism in the media.01 Nov 03:00 PM
