A complaint against broadcaster Michael Laws over his comments about the treatment of dementia patients has not been upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Authority.

Race-based abuse is a fact of life in the taxi industry, says an Indian taxi driver injured in a brutal attack.

Gay competitors in next year's Winter Olympics risk arrest by Russian police if they engage in "propaganda" for their homosexuality, Russia's Sports Minister has confirmed.

For decades, we've been told that if we worked hard and were patient, eventually the gender pay gap would close, writes Catriona McLennan.

The Southland man who today escaped criminal charges for a foul-mouthed anti-Islamic rant has written a formal apology expressing shame for his "terrible words".

The Invercargill taxi driver who was subjected to a foul-mouthed anti-Islamic rant by a drunk passenger has taken a further three days off work due to stress.

The racist taxi passenger has been invited to an 'Islam open day' after his rant was caught on video, but there's no sign of him in Invercargill today.

The man at the centre of a racism controversy was told to stay away from work, as he made a tearful apology to the boss of the taxi driver he abused.

Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt says residents were generally "very tolerant'' of immigrants, after a racist rant against a taxi driver in the city was caught on camera.

It's been a breakthrough week for the grievance industry with a white man claiming that racial discrimination was behind his sacking as Australian cricket coach.

US President Barack Obama appealed for calm after an acquittal in the killing of black teenager Trayvon Martin, saying: "a jury has spoken.''

A couple embroiled in a battle with Immigration to prove their love is real are moving to the South Island to keep their dream of remaining in the country alive.

Kai Luey advocates restricting foreigners buying New Zealand houses - but he has big concerns about anti-Asian prejudice.

Kerre McIvor asks: Who on Earth does Labour hope to appeal to with its proposal to have some electorates run women-only candidate selections?

The sustained protests in New Zealand against the 1981 rugby tour were well known to many black people, even those in prison, such as Mandela.

Pregnant women banned from flying are being discriminated against by airlines whose reasons aren't backed up by medical or scientific evidence, a gender expert says.

The latest poll shows that male voters are deserting Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard in droves while there is little sign of more women coming on board.

Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy says she is still formulating her views on racism and has NZ First leader Winston Peters in her sights.

Sexist attacks on PM Julia Gillard may discourage Australian women from entering politics, says Greens MP Adam Bandt.

A West Coast council is considering the creation of an "eco cemetery".

Hannah Spyksma's open letter: To the men who told me at Eden Park last Saturday evening: "If you don't like us using the word 'faggot' then don't come to the footy..."

The 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.

The eyes of a nation will be on a case that tore open America's old racial wounds.

The Race Relations Commissioner has condemned racism at junior sports events, as a new survey reveals high levels of racial abuse on the sidelines.

Booking a last-minute taxi is impossible for Aucklanders confined to wheelchairs, a Herald on Sunday survey has revealed. And when they do get a taxi, they are charged extra.

Kiwis legend Tawera Nikau has hit out at the lack of Maori representation on the NZ Rugby League board.

The owner of a spit roast catering company who won the right to ask an employee to cover up her tattoo is backing Air New Zealand's decision not to hire a woman sporting a traditional ta moko on her lower arm.