Law Society working group to look into harassment in the legal profession
The working group comes after sexual harassment allegations at a top New Zealand law firm.
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10 years on from Human Rights Commission's inquiry into transgender discrimination.
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Foreign doctors in NZ working as fast food workers, taxi drivers
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The final leaders debate will include an NZ Sign Language interpreter.
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Anti-gay pastor will not be prosecuted
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Ex-state wards call for inquiry into abuse
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Fireproof products are a human right
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