NZ's controversial statues and the calls to bring them down
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"[Protests] direct result of decades of unaddressed, prejudice, inequality," Obama said.
Aucklanders create Black Lives Matter mural in Devonport
Group created artwork to "ignite the conversation" about racism in the community.
'I was mortified': Shopper accuses Countdown of racial profiling
The woman says the staff member didn't believe she was alone, because of her race.
Calls for restaurant named after slave trader to change name
'Now would be a good time for a rethink.'
Serena's husband and Reddit founder resigns so black candidate can be hired
Husband of Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder resigns in latest move of BLM.
US protests: Florida officer on leave after kneeling on man's neck
"It's not something that we authorise and it's not something that we stand behind."
George Floyd death: The four cops charged
George Floyd family's lawyer called it a bittersweet moment on the road to justice.
Police Minister: 'There is no place for racism in the New Zealand Police'
The Police Minister said there was 'no place for racism' in the police.
Thousands join Black Lives Matter protests across NZ
"It is a testament to the trauma everyone is feeling and how important the issue is."
George Floyd death: Arrested cop's wife leaves him in shock statement
Derek Chauvin's wife has publicly announced that she is leaving him immediately.
Girl accused of stealing mail by woman in 'racist' attack
Young African American girl becomes a victim of racism over 'stolen' mail.
Government's Covid-19 response slammed for 'disproportionately' favouring men
'We'll end up looking like we did in the 1950s ... where the breadwinner was the guy.'
Asian stars unite to hose down racism amid pandemic
Asian actors say surge of race hate expected.
Sasha Borrisenko: Urgency - sign of a strained Parliament?
Comment: Has the Government been drunk on legislative power?
Why women are bearing the brunt of frontline work during lockdown
They work in jobs long undervalued and underpaid, but made up the bulk of our frontline.
Family tragedy: Their dad is dying, but sisters aren't allowed to visit
Dying Dad goes home just in time to be with his loved ones but daughters want changes.
Coronavirus caution: Hastings backpackers closes its doors to foreigners
Backpackers boss claims an Italian backpacker lied to them in a bid to get a bed.
Plumber awarded $40,000 after boss says 'Take me to court, you a***hole'
Texts calling worker a "c**t and fa**ot" part of a month of abuse from boss to plumber.
'I don't feel safe in my country': Teenagers bottled in racist attack
Two teenagers were hospitalised after seven people assaulted the group.
Deportee and commissioner join forces against Oz
The deportee says his family unit had been lost but he had rebuilt his life in NZ.
Sir Bob Jones to pay legal costs to Renae Maihi
Sir Bob Jones has agreed to pay Film-maker Renae Maihi's legal costs.
Why police wouldn't walk couple home after homophobic attack
Police say there was a good reason.
Pay gap: Will your daughter be paid less than your son?
What are businesses doing to close the Gender Pay Gap?
Minecraft, Sims and making slime: Perfect intro for girls to science and technology
Trailblazers in business and STEM and how they are attracting girls to the industries.
Editorial: Jojo Rabbit holds lesson in racist German attack
EDITORIAL: Extremist acts may cause great suffering but they are ultimately futile.
Letters: Strategies to put spotlight on shame
In the claustrophobic head space, shame can spiral into self-destructive behaviour.
Age restriction villages breaching human rights
Over-55s only need apply: unit title developments discriminate against the young.
Sasha Borissenko: Russell McVeagh scandal two years on - lots of talk, very little action
Lack of transparency and full disclosure remains an issue.
Cook Island boy, 5, told to cut his hair - or leave school
His mum was pulled aside and told she had to cut his hair, "cultural or not".
Coronavirus: Students seek fee refunds after travel ban
Student leader says international students are treated as "cash cows".
'Disgusting virus spreaders': Parents told to keep kids home in vile email
Email claimed "Kiwi kids" didn't want to be in the same class as Asian children.
Coronavirus fears trigger anti-China racism around the world
Chinese and other Asians in Europe, the US, Asia and the Pacific complain of racism.
Kiwi Airbnb hosts turn away Chinese guests amid coronavirus fears
One host asked if it would be seen as discrimination to cancel only guests from China.