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
New ZealandSports boss stood downTony Kemp has been suspended from his job at the New Zealand Rugby League, pending an investigation into claims of sexual harassment.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandNearly 200 Christchurch landowners decline Crown offersAlmost 180 Christchurch landowners have chosen not to accept the Crown offers on their red-zoned properties.03 Apr 06:38 PM
New Zealand'Quake outcasts' launch legal battleAngry Christchurch red zone property owners are launching a legal battle to force Gerry Brownlee to change his mind over compensation, but he says it is "wishful thinking".02 Apr 07:40 PM
New ZealandKey: Bleak future in red zonePrime Minister John Key says it will be "bleak" for Canterbury residents who chose not to take up the Government's buy-out offer for land in the red zone.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandMaternity leave breaches allegedPregnant women and mothers returning to work from maternity leave are facing illegal discrimination and losing their jobs.15 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandGood start: NZ women aheadNZ has been ranked the best place in the world to be a working woman - but one advocate says the major obstacles and inequalities for women here are getting worse.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCase highlights border security loopholePolice allege an illegal immigrant living here on a false Australian passport was also able to obtain three other false passports - including two from New Zealand.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCollins rejects advice of panelJustice Minister Judith Collins rejected the advice of an independent panel which recommended a woman lawyer for a top state service job and selected her own nominee, despite a plea from the Chief Human Rights Commissioner.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGay choice for churchesA bill to legalise same-sex marriage is likely to be amended to explicitly state that churches would not be forced to marry same-sex couples.22 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionDebate: Who owns the water?The Maori King and the Prime Minister drew the battle lines, with the former saying "Maori'' and the latter saying "No One''. Today, two legal academics explore the deep currents that lie beneath each claim.25 Sep 09:30 PM
Small Business'Wimpy' jobseeker advert pulledA weed control firm which bluntly said "wimpy" job seekers were not suited to their summer vacancies has pulled the ad from Trade Me after more than 42,000 hits.11 Sep 07:14 AM
