UK urged to join US, give Afghan women refuge from Taliban
"Women's rights are being seen as Western values in the eyes of the Taliban."
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'Systemic discrimination': ANZ closes Iranian man's bank accounts
'I'm a New Zealand permanent resident and should be treated by New Zealand rules.'
'Insulting, appalling': Human Rights Commission's donation to Mongrel Mob
Money gifted in May after a controversial speaking event the Commissioner attended.
Sexual abuse lawsuit filed against one of the country's wealthiest schools
Victim: 'The school moved offenders on and sought suppression to protect it's reputation.'
Iranian-born Kiwi man accuses bank of racial profiling after account closure
"He had dual citizenship with Iran so should have been dealt with differently."
IHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'
IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.
'They are discriminating against people with children'
Stephanie Peeni has been looking for a rental property for two months.
Māori, Pasifika, Asians say racism on the rise - survey
The pandemic has led to a global increase in anti-Asian hate.
Māori Authority wants accountability after Eagle Brewing racist comments
Matthew Tukaki wants to see the business hauled before the Human Rights Commission.
'It's not our word': Professor apologises after using racial slur in lecture
Student left "incredibly uncomfortable" after lecturer uses the racial slur in class.
'Would take the opportunity again'- Commissioner defends meet with Mongrel Mob
Hunt said he would not be doing his job if he excluded gangs from the conversation.
'Sexist' rule: 12yo league player ordered off field because she's a girl
Girl in tears after being told she couldn't play rugby league with her male teammates.
Covid-19: No new community cases, three in MIQ; new location of interest
An Auckland bakery is now a new location of interest, linked to an infected MIQ worker.
Editorial: Bringing disabled schoolchildren back into the fold
Editorial: Long road to recognition for our disabled kids who just want to go to school.
Legal fight for disabled children heads to court
Human Rights Review Tribunal picks up legal claim filed in 2008.
Racist taunt shocks North Shore Māori mum
Meng Foon says the incident strengthens the need for laws against hate speech.
Saudi Arabia jails woman who lobbied for right to drive
Loujain Al-Hathloul was found guilty on charges of agitating for change.
Gassed in their cells, 'begging' for food at Auckland Women's prison
'I put my head down the toilet bowl because I know that's a little bit of air'
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
Auckland Grammar accused of racist anti-Asian school assembly skit
Students reportedly handed out Oscars for maths and science to "Ching" and "Chong".
Lawyer ordered to pay client $20,000 for privacy breach, humiliation
The lawyer wanted $19,000 to copy files. A judge said he could charge $7.99.
How does it feel to be racially abused? Confronting new anti-racism campaign
Ever been on the receiving end of racist comments? Now you can see how it feels.
Are you being paid less than someone else doing your job?
Half of us say we've been paid less for doing the exact same job as another person.
Support group for sexually abused firefighters
"There's a lot of strength in realising you're not the only person."
The Kiwi colonial-era statues that pose some problems
The bad - and the good - of the men behind the statues.
Commercial Bay apologises after refusing entry to BLM protesters
The shopping centre apologised to protesters over the incident, saying it was a mistake.
'English is to be spoken at all times': Cafe slammed for 'racist' sign
Sign urged staff to speak English to each other "out of respect".
Fresh calls for public holiday to mark NZ Land Wars
There are fresh calls for the New Zealand Land Wars to be marked with a public holiday.
Human Rights Commission 'deeply concerned' about Covid-19 Public Health Response Bill
"There has been no input from ordinary New Zealanders.
Toilet closures, housing and racism among Covid-19 human rights complaints
Covid-19 is a "human rights emergency", Equal Opportunities Commissioner says.
'Big spike in racism' during lockdown
Human Rights Commissioner's call to 'flatten the racism curve'.
Government 'fallen short' on human rights in Covid-19 response
The Human Rights Commission is concerned about "significant shortcomings".
Judy McGregor: Our woeful treatment of the aged
COMMENT: We continue to fail the most vulnerable, most dependent and the people we love.
Death of West Auckland woman brings toll to 13
The death of a West Auckland woman brings the Covid-19 toll to 13.