New Zealand'Racist pamphlet by ignorant fool' enrages Justice MinisterPamphlet that references Don Brash labelled racist by Justice Minister Andrew Little.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorkers bullied, hours cut after pay equity settlementPay equity has transformed low-paid workers' lives. It has also had some downsides.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei man turned down job by Air NZ over tā moko"To have Air New Zealand call it body art made me feel shit for being Māori."20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBankrupt Cameron Slater ordered to pay $70,000 for 'character assassination'Cameron Slater has been found to have carried out an "extended" character assassination.12 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandNew Auckland Art Gallery director investigated for alleged harassmentIncoming director Gregory Burke is the subject of a harassment complaint in Canada.06 Mar 08:15 AM
New ZealandSchool made student shave his beard. Now he's fighting to grow it backBrody Hide said it "sucks" that he can't express himself and "not be like everyone else".07 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandMSD agrees law around ACC is discriminatoryThe law meant one woman received only $576 of her $40,000 back payment.04 Feb 03:12 AM
New ZealandOur rest home shame: Death, hunger and expired medsThis summer we look back at the big stories of last year. This is from March.03 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionPaula Tesoriero: Human rights declaration relevant as ever at 70COMMENT: It's time to look at what we have achieved and what more we need to do.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandState care inquiry broadened to include churchesTerms of Reference for inquiry have been expanded to include churches.12 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStruggling to learn: Some kids have better chances in AfricaSimon Collins shares Razeal's tale and asks where we are going wrong.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung criminals: The age old debateAn in-depth look at youth justice services and how they could better cater for offenders.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRacist tirade: Wellington Mayor appalled by the woman's comments"Her abuse in no way represents the views of the vast majority of Wellingtonians."29 Oct 01:52 AM
New ZealandNew human rights commissioner appointedThe Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner has also been named02 Oct 11:49 PM
EntertainmentToni Street's surrogacy saga: We have no authority over our sonToni Street says the law needs an overhaul as she struggles to adopt her biological son.01 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandProposed NZ values bill 'headline grabbing nonsense' Opposition saysThe Human Rights Commission and the Refugee Council are sceptical of the proposed bill.30 Sep 10:48 PM
New Zealand'We have been optimistic before and been let down'A mum caring for her disabled daughter says she's optimistic about a proposed law change.27 Sep 04:26 AM
New Zealand'Nightmare' over: Win for families caring for disabledThe Government will repeal a disability law described as a "shame on society"26 Sep 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Review rights' plan for school suspensionsStudents suspended or expelled from schools will soon have rights of "review".28 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJanet Anderson-Bidois: HR Commission can not punish speechCOMMENT: Human Rights Commission is a mediator, not an investigator.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns for elderly held in dementia unitsThe report found few people had formally consented to being held in the locked facilities.19 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to defend complaint alleging race-based policyWaikato Regional Council to defend race-based policy claim.15 Aug 07:28 AM
New ZealandAussie's NZ deportation policy 'shocking', expert saysRelationship between Australia and NZ suffering because of "very, very nasty" issue.09 Aug 05:10 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: A knockout blow for 'acceptable' racismCOMMENT: Racism is pounced on in NZ - except for the racism that suits some people.07 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandPauline Hanson tipped to speak in New ZealandAn anti-immigration group has invited the Australian One Nation leader here.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBullying and abuse? Fire service to look into claimsReview called into Fire and Emergency policies to address bullying and harassment.23 Jul 11:15 PM
OpinionOPINION: All parties should be consulted on human rights appointmentsAppointments of human rights commissioners should not be controversial.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRacist NZ: Auckland woman told to 'go back to China'Woman who suggested people shouldn't feed birds at a popular park racially abused.15 Jun 04:01 AM
OpinionPaula Tesoriero: We strongly support right to freedom of speechCOMMENT: we need to keep discussing and debating the issues in a respectful manner.10 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul Moon: Human Rights move endangers free speechCOMMENT: Why does the commission wish to ban free speech to protect certain beliefs?03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns raised over protection from hate speechHuman rights and civil liberties advocates agree our laws need the right balance.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHate v free speech: Whose rights come first?The debate over what constitutes hate speech has been fervent in recent months.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gollies' snapped up in wake of censureA gift shop is doing a roaring trade after being censured by the Human Rights Commission.01 Jun 10:51 PM
New ZealandCan the Human Rights Commission be fixed?COMMENT: Bryce Edwards on whether the HRC can be reformed or if it should be scrapped?29 May 10:27 PM
