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Airbnb bans host for transgender discrimination

Airbnb is facing new accusations of discrimination after a transgender woman was denied a rental by a host.

Black American expat describes racism in China

A black American man's video slamming racism he's experienced while living in China has gone viral.

Women pick up baton but not the stripes

On June 3, 1941 the first 10 female officers began training to enter the New Zealand Police.

Airbnb sued for racial discrimination

An African American man who claims he was discriminated against by an Airbnb host has slapped the company with a lawsuit.

Ad highlights prejudice against Kiwis

A leading figure of NZ business has taken out a full-page advertisement highlighting the difficulties Kiwis face in gaining Australian citizenship.

Jarrod Gilbert: Maori incarceration rates are an issue for us all

COMMENT: That New Zealand is a highly imprisoned country is pretty widely known - but even those who know the numbers can be excused some confusion.

Deborah Chambers: Simple policy changes could help close pay gap

Seeking equal pay for jobs that are of equal skills, responsibility and stress is a campaign, which again should not be controversial.

Part-time work seen as career limiting

Negative attitudes and perceptions of discrimination against part-time employees remain strong.

Restaurateurs roast Peters

Ethnic restaurant owners last night hit back at claims by NZ First leader Winston Peters that some Auckland diners were "fronts" for immigration fraud.

Editorial: 'Korea' slight an assault on free speech

Ron Mark's attack on Melissa Lee's right to criticise her adopted country would have been poor in public but is appalling in Parliament.

Another headscarf job dispute

A second Auckland woman has found her job prospects limited because she wears a Muslim headscarf.

Rugby World Cup: Owens on track for final

A sound performance in controlling the All Blacks-France quarter final will put referee Nigel Owens on track to handle his first World Cup final.

Investigation launched into Hollywood sexism

The US has begun an official investigation into gender discrimination in Hollywood.

'I have never been so disgusted'

JB Hi-Fi apologises after barring entry to man with Down syndrome at store in Brisbane.

Anton Blank: Maori bias colours CYF decisions

We must create strategies to address negative ethnic stereotypes which result in too many tamariki put into care, writes Anton Blank.

Women see NZ-wide pay gap

Most women believe there is a gender pay gap problem in New Zealand - just not in their own workplaces.

Should this exposed collarbone break dress code?

A US high school student has kicked off yet another vigourous debate about dress codes.

Mike Hosking: Proof concern about Asian investment is simply racism

Mike Hosking: The facts don't back up the debate the country is being bought up by Asian investment.