KahuTop Kiwi student tackled racism at HarvardA Kiwi who tackled institutional racism at Harvard Law School now wants to share his experiences in the Human Rights Commission anti-racism campaign.07 Nov 02:22 AM
New ZealandUni student: Where can I breastfeed?A PhD student at the University of Auckland is frustrated at having to fight to find an appropriate space to breastfeed her child.01 Nov 04:46 AM
New ZealandColin Craig open to a political comebackColin Craig has taken a hammering over the past week but if he is feeling the heat, he is not letting on - and is even considering a possible comeback.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily 'dismayed' over Ashley Peacock proposalHealth authorities are considering plans to move mental health patient Ashley Peacock, to the dismay of his parents.29 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandCraig jury 'the sole fact-finders'Before the jury were sent to decide if Colin Craig defamed Jordan Williams, they were told to decide if the politician was fairly responding to an attack.28 Sep 10:57 PM
EntertainmentHousewife 'bullied' by Dame SusanSloane's lawyers are claiming she was "bullied" and "defamed" by race relations commissioner Dame Susan Devoy.26 Sep 06:30 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Euthanasia not human rightCOMMENT: The Human Rights Commission has given what it calls the "orange light" to euthanasia. Let's not run this orange. Let's stop while we can.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCautious support for spying reformsThe Human Rights Commission has given cautious support to the Government's spying reforms.17 Aug 06:23 AM
New ZealandFamily of autistic man launch petitionThe family of an autistic man held in an isolated wing of a mental health unit have launched a petition calling for the minister of health to intervene in his case.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCommission joins calls for pardonsThe Human Rights Commission is joining those calling for the Government to quash convictions for gay sex.07 Jul 04:56 AM
New Zealand'Cruel, inhuman': Ashley's living situationAssociate health minister Sam Lotu-Iiga has been assured Ashley Peacock is 'being cared for in the best way possible'.17 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Dame Susan Devoy wants to save you from ChristmasCOMMENT: The Human Rights Commissioner is wasting time on trying to drop "Christmas" from our summer vocabulary., writes Brian Rudman.24 Nov 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Little happy to tread on toes if it starts talkLabour leader Andrew Little is going to have to tread on a few toes to resuscitate the wider party, writes John Armstrong.13 Jul 09:29 PM
New ZealandKiwi criminal's 'rights breached' in AustraliaA New Zealander who drove into a drunken pensioner on the Gold Coast should receive $100,000 compensation after being held in custody while awaiting deportation, Australia's human rights watchdog says.29 Jun 03:13 AM
OpinionDavid Rutherford: Freedoms can be surrendered with the tick of a boxUnless we take steps to ensure freedom of expression is protected, our way of life is threatened, warns David Rutherford.20 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDavid Rutherford: Kiwis lead world in human rights protectionNew Zealand is among the best in the world at expanding human rights, religious tolerance and peaceful dialogue, writes David Rutherford.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Chilling' family violence surveyA survey on how family violence affects victims' work is "chilling but compulsory" reading for Government leaders, the Human Rights Commission says.03 May 10:46 PM
New ZealandRestaurant offers jobs 'for girls only'A branch of one of Auckland's largest Indian restaurant chains has been seeking part-time wait staff - but said only "girls" could apply.24 Feb 08:50 PM
New ZealandPost-disaster rent controls proposedThe Human Rights Commission has called for the Government to consider rent-control measures following major natural disasters.10 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandStart rating rest homes: watchdogThe Human Rights Commission is calling for a star-rating system that would expose poorly performing rest homes to help families avoid them.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ to look at UK's victims' advocateNZ could follow Britain's lead and appoint a Victims' Commissioner, but the Justice Minister said the move would have to make a real difference.04 Sep 09:45 PM
EmploymentLabour hits out at 'unjust' KFC policyThe Labour Party is calling on the Human Rights Commission to investigate concerns that disabled workers are losing their jobs at KFC because of its restructuring policy.01 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandDisabled staff forced out of jobA group of long-serving KFC workers are being forced out of their jobs during a restructure which a union claims is deliberately targeting workers with disabilities.31 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi claims he was tortured in ChinaA Chinese New Zealander who entered China illegally to see his parents claims he was detained, chained and tortured for five days before being deported to Auckland.17 Jul 06:04 AM
New ZealandWatchdog repels PM's attack on spy reportThe head of the Human Rights Commission says Prime Minister John Key has misrepresented its highly critical report on his two controversial spy bills and wider surveillance issues.12 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandApology, but gays still not welcomeOwners of a Whangarei lodge have apologised after turning away a lesbian couple who had booked a shared bed - but are not ready to welcome back gay people.10 Jul 05:30 PM
KahuTeachers against karakiaThe NZEI union has been asked to address concerns held by some staff at Auckland's Kelston Intermediate School over reciting a Maori prayer before lessons start each day.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsent deadline for Chch CouncilChristchurch City Council has been given a fortnight to speed up its consenting process, or power to grant consents will be taken away from it by the Government.12 Jun 06:29 AM
New ZealandOutcome of gay case to stay secretThe outcome of a Human Rights Commission complaint by a lesbian couple who say they were discriminated against when a Whangarei lodge would not let them share a bed will only be made public if both sides agree.11 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandDame Susan second choice for race jobDame Susan Devoy was the second choice for the role of Race Relations Commissioner, official documents show, but she received a glowing assessment.15 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWe're entitled to discriminate: B&B ownerA Northland couple are outraged and hurt at being denied accommodation at the Pilgrim Planet Lodge because of "who we are".10 May 05:30 PM
OpinionRajen Prasad: Dame Susan can rise to the occasionIt is for those who appointed her to justify their decision and the process that was followed, writes Rajen Prasad. It is for them to explain their understanding of the contemporary race relations challenges for NZ.07 May 05:30 PM
