New ZealandDeputy mayor admits wrongdoing after 'racist' comments to councillorPeter Schulte has called for Bill Machen to resign as deputy mayor.28 Sep 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Reo is a right': HRC will no longer hear complaintsHuman Rights Commission says te reo Māori is an official language in Aotearoa.17 Sep 12:35 AM
EmploymentInquiry into why Pasifika are paid 23 per cent less than PākehāNew Zealand's ethnic pay gap is being investigated by the Human Rights Commission.19 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandHousing crisis 'a breach of human rights'Successive governments have failed NZers, says Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt.01 Aug 06:35 PM
Kahu'It was wrong': 'Racist' vaccine leaflet designed by Māori artistHealth bosses say they have failed their Māori community.23 Jul 12:52 AM
WorldUK 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."11 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Systemic discrimination': ANZ closes Iranian man's bank accounts'I'm a New Zealand permanent resident and should be treated by New Zealand rules.'06 Jul 06:13 AM
Kahu'Insulting, appalling': Human Rights Commission's donation to Mongrel MobMoney gifted in May after a controversial speaking event the Commissioner attended.04 Jul 09:15 PM
New ZealandSexual abuse lawsuit filed against one of the country's wealthiest schoolsVictim: 'The school moved offenders on and sought suppression to protect it's reputation.'24 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandIranian-born Kiwi man accuses bank of racial profiling after account closure"He had dual citizenship with Iran so should have been dealt with differently."20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandIHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.17 Jun 05:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They are discriminating against people with children'Stephanie Peeni has been looking for a rental property for two months.16 Jun 06:00 PM
OpinionMāori, Pasifika, Asians say racism on the rise - surveyThe pandemic has led to a global increase in anti-Asian hate.18 May 09:50 PM
KahuMāori Authority wants accountability after Eagle Brewing racist commentsMatthew Tukaki wants to see the business hauled before the Human Rights Commission.14 May 09:19 PM
New Zealand'It's not our word': Professor apologises after using racial slur in lectureStudent left "incredibly uncomfortable" after lecturer uses the racial slur in class.07 May 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Would take the opportunity again'- Commissioner defends meet with Mongrel MobHunt said he would not be doing his job if he excluded gangs from the conversation.03 May 08:49 AM
League'Sexist' rule: 12yo league player ordered off field because she's a girlGirl in tears after being told she couldn't play rugby league with her male teammates.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: No new community cases, three in MIQ; new location of interestAn Auckland bakery is now a new location of interest, linked to an infected MIQ worker.11 Apr 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Bringing disabled schoolchildren back into the foldEditorial: Long road to recognition for our disabled kids who just want to go to school.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLegal fight for disabled children heads to courtHuman Rights Review Tribunal picks up legal claim filed in 2008.23 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuRacist taunt shocks North Shore Māori mumMeng Foon says the incident strengthens the need for laws against hate speech.02 Feb 06:23 AM
WorldSaudi Arabia jails woman who lobbied for right to driveLoujain Al-Hathloul was found guilty on charges of agitating for change.28 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandGassed 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'23 Nov 05:49 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandAuckland Grammar accused of racist anti-Asian school assembly skitStudents reportedly handed out Oscars for maths and science to "Ching" and "Chong".25 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandLawyer ordered to pay client $20,000 for privacy breach, humiliationThe lawyer wanted $19,000 to copy files. A judge said he could charge $7.99.25 Sep 01:58 AM
New ZealandHow does it feel to be racially abused? Confronting new anti-racism campaignEver been on the receiving end of racist comments? Now you can see how it feels.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre 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.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport group for sexually abused firefighters"There's a lot of strength in realising you're not the only person."24 Jun 05:51 AM
New ZealandThe Kiwi colonial-era statues that pose some problemsThe bad - and the good - of the men behind the statues.16 Jun 11:00 PM
KahuCommercial Bay apologises after refusing entry to BLM protestersThe shopping centre apologised to protesters over the incident, saying it was a mistake.14 Jun 11:00 PM
Lifestyle'English is to be spoken at all times': Cafe slammed for 'racist' signSign urged staff to speak English to each other "out of respect".27 May 12:01 AM
KahuFresh calls for public holiday to mark NZ Land WarsThere are fresh calls for the New Zealand Land Wars to be marked with a public holiday.22 May 12:33 AM
New ZealandHuman Rights Commission 'deeply concerned' about Covid-19 Public Health Response Bill"There has been no input from ordinary New Zealanders.12 May 11:35 PM
