UN: Technology in policing may reinforce racial bias
New York Times: Big data and AI tools may reproduce already existing biases in policing.
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Grainne Moss insists she's committed to the agency to make change.
UN chief urges global fight against pandemic and hatred
Antonio Guterres says anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim hatred and discrimination is on the rise.
US states move to suppress racist language
One political scientist says people are now taking concrete steps to address racism.
'It exists, it's rampant': Veteran nurse complains of racism
A whistleblower who reported a colleague's racism is encouraging other to speak out.
Author's offensive moko kauae comments: The backlash
Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon says people should "stop their racism".
French Muslims stigmatised by terror attacks
Suspicion was placed on France's Muslims even before the latest acts of terrorism.
Black woman shot by officer seeks justice from hospital bed
Woman shot by police is fighting 'to be strong' for her baby son.
US state senate candidate wore KKK costume as teen
A US republican candidate was suspended from high school for wearing KKK costume.
Local Focus: Candidates turn to young voters to deliver special Civics lesson
Senior students put candidates on the spot in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
'Straight racism': Ardern slams heckler on walkabout
PM slams woman who directed racist comments at Al Noor Mosque imam.
'Thrown under the bus': Parenting group cuts ties with counsellor
Parenting organisation distanced itself from a counsellor who offers conversion therapy.
Iconic icecream brand changes its 'derogatory' name
US distributor says it is 'committed to being a part of the solution on racial equality'.
Hate crimes against Muslims spiked after mosque attacks
COMMENT: Media analysis finds NZ has become less safe for Muslims in wake of attacks.
Disabled man couldn't get treatment until it became emergency
Man's family have had to battle system to get him urgent medical care.
Study highlights ethnic pay gap in public sector, DHBs
Māori staff at DHBs are 56 times less likely to earn over $100,000.
US university created segregated online 'cafes'
Two Zooms, one for white students, one for students of colour.
Support for academics over allegations of racism at Waikato University
But two professors admit it is still frightening to be Māori at the institution.
Top uni scholar 'seriously considering' leaving over racism
"Many of us are really struggling," says Māori astronomer Dr Rangi Matamua.
Watch: Shopkeeper captures woman's Islamophobic tirade
'I wanted to understand why she had so much hate. I was emotional. I tried to hold it in.'
Racism within our health system: 'It's killing our people'
A deep dive into key issues behind 'horrible' institutional racism within healthcare.
20 years experience but struggling for work
Getting a job is hard for minorities and migrants. Covid-19 is making it worse.
'Shameful': Disproportionate use of police force against Māori
Force was used against Māori 40 per cent more often than Pākehā in offender proceedings.
'Ignorant and young and stupid': Bachelor stars apologise after racist 'jokes' resurface
The 2015 'brownface' controversy has popped up again for the celebrity couple.
Racism, privilege and Covid: The uncomfortable humanisation of man who made up rumour
Comment: A response to South Auckland family with Covid-19 being racially victimised.
'Politics is f*****': Chlöe Swarbrick on 'toxic' Parliament
'Parliament is a toxic culture that chews people up and spits them out.'
National Party shuns supporters' 'offensive' online page
National Party wants nothing to do with a so-called supporters' Facebook page.
Lee Suckling: Stop denying our country is a racist place
Lee Suckling: Why have Asian Kiwis been left out of the race conversation?
Police give wrong information over Māori discretion rates
Former Police Commissioner Mike Bush said it in a select committee, only it was not true.
Teuila Fuatai: Why I found it so hard to write about racism for the Herald
The Black Lives Matter protest forced one journalist to ask some difficult questions.
Weta Workshop staffer claims she was dismissed after sexual harassment complaint
She said after a male staffer touched her bottom she was left in a 'state of panic'.
Millionaire pastor slammed over 'racist, homophobic' sermon
Pastor under fire for calling bisexuals "gutless' and labelling George Floyd a 'villain'.
Principal threatens students with police action over Black Lives Matter posters
Principal threatened police action over recent claims of racism in the school.
Watch: Woman told 'go back to your own country' in racial attack
A racist attack on a young woman in Auckland was caught on video.