OpinionSuperdiversity has reached critical massBy 2038, 51pc of Kiwis will be Asian, Maori and Pasifika, writes Mai Chen.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRainbow nation must prepare for changeIn just over 20 years, the combined Asian, Pacific and Maori population in Auckland is forecast to outnumber Europeans and others.18 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannSeizing the diversity dividendThe rise of Asian culture in Auckland, as February's Lantern Festival and this month's Diwali celebrations illustrate good fun and good energy to the city.18 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Bicultural hang-up skews city arts planAuckland's point of difference is not the glories or supremacy of one ethnicity over another, but our place in the Pacific as a smorgasbord of cultures and ethnicities, writes Brian Rudman.24 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessGill South: Women on the RiseEx pat Kiwi Gill South reports from Silicon Valley's top tech event for women.24 Sep 01:30 AM
Lifestyle'Gay Vegas' reputation has global reachAuckland is being seen as the "gay Vegas" and homosexual couples from around the world are coming here to get married and have children.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'I have finally found true happiness'Kiwis who have until now hidden their gender diversity are taking courage from the transformation of Bruce into Caitlyn Jenner.05 Sep 09:26 PM
RetailStore stops gender segregationThe American retailing company has announced it will stop separating toys and bedding into girls' and boys' sections.10 Aug 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Stop demonising migrants' - DevoyRace Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy has called for Kiwis to stop demonising migrants and show leadership in race relations.05 Aug 05:29 AM
New ZealandA country of 'casual racists'?As a young nation undergoing a rapidly changing demography, NZ is learning to grapple with the rise of 'casual' or 'everyday' racism.01 Aug 05:00 PM
EmploymentFacebook on diversityFacebook has announced that other companies can use its internal diversity training. But is this a case of "Do as I say and not as I do?"01 Aug 12:00 AM
OpinionNicholas Ross Smith & Zbigniew Dumienski: Citizens' juries could reduce Auckland's democratic deficitUsing randomly selected juries to make some council-level policy suggestions is arguably a good starting point for organically growing a system for Auckland, writes Nicholas Ross Smith and Zbigniew Dumienski.28 Jul 10:17 PM
OpinionBev Cassidy-Mackenzie: Country's most diverse city lacks diversity in governance27 Jul 09:35 PM
KahuSuper white men's clubIt is a city that prides itself on its diverse ethnic communities, but Auckland is run by a club of white men living in the wealthy suburbs.21 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe new 'modern family'?Dolce & Gabbana’s attack on "chemical children" has opened debate on the changing face of parenting.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Calder: In search of a better lifeAt times like this it can be useful to remember that we are all refugees, or descendants of refugees.23 Jun 07:44 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Bilingual kids in the classroom a treasureEditorial: Children coming into Auckland primary schools are carrying an undiscovered treasure - the ability to speak more than one language.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's big melting potEnglish remains king throughout wider Auckland but the second most-spoken language depends on the neighbourhood.20 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessSolid diversity change yet to be seen: EY partnerSusan Doughty says although diversity is being embraced, we are yet to see concrete change at the top of our organisations.15 Jun 09:31 PM
BusinessGay wedding industry boomsAs same-sex marriages have surged into the mainstream, so too has the gay-wedding industry in the US.10 Jun 02:20 AM
BusinessApple finally puts women onstageThis week's Apple conference marked the first time female executives had been on-stage since 2010.09 Jun 01:34 AM
OpinionMai Chen: NZ melting pot needs special cooksEmployers may soon find that the key skill/capability they are recruiting for is Cultural Intelligence or CQ, and not just IQ and EQ, writes Mai Chen.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis struggle with accepting mental illnessNew Zealanders are accepting of diversity, sexuality and religion but not of mental illness.26 May 03:40 AM
WorldEquality officer: 'Kill all white men'The British university equality officer at the centre of a racism and sexism row could lose her job after she allegedly tweeted a hashtag 'kill all white men'.20 May 12:11 AM
Sport'Coming out' in sportThe macho Kiwi rugby, racing and beer mentality is keeping gay sportspeople firmly in the cupboard.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFewer pupils learn languagesThe percentage of students learning a second language in New Zealand secondary schools has dropped to its lowest in over 80 years.25 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMai Chen: Cultural diversity in cities a challenge to decision-makingI am in England on the Duke of Edinburgh's Commonwealth Study Conference with 100 senior leaders from 22 countries around the Commonwealth.16 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleTransgender in the military - classified as a mental disorderOver the past decade, Sgt. Shane Ortega has served three combat tours: Two in Iraq, one in Afghanistan. Two as a Marine and one in the Army. Two as a woman and one as a man.14 Apr 04:25 AM
EmploymentHow bigotry hits the economyAssistant finance professor Noah Smith on discrimination in the US and how reducing it is beneficial to the economy.12 Apr 12:25 AM
BusinessMicrosoft looks for more autistic workersMicrosoft is looking to recruit yet another type of diverse employee: people with autism.08 Apr 02:25 AM
Small BusinessWorkplace diversity - Aaron Andrew, Andrew.StewartAaron Andrew is managing director of environmental and planning consultancy Andrew.Stewart, which last year won the Work Life Balance award at the EEO Trust’s Diversity Awards NZ.02 Apr 10:10 PM
Small BusinessYour Business: Workplace diversity - Jill Tattersall, KIWA DigitalJill Tattersall is chair and CEO of KIWA Digital, an Auckland-based production house for experiential digital books.01 Apr 06:00 PM
