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Lesbian couple targeted in hate crime arson
A lesbian couple have been targeted by arson and had anti-gay slurs graffitied on their property.
McDonald's under fire for blocking gay websites
McDonald's is under pressure to change the internet access policies at its restaurants because gay websites are not accessible.
McDonald's accused of homophobia in Wi-Fi service
McDonald's is being accused of homophobia after it blocked gay websites from its new free Wi-Fi service at its restaurants.
<i>Deborah Coddington:</i> Gay or straight, it takes devotion to raise a child
What a mean-spirited bunch of commentators we've seen in this country, crawling out from under their rocks to spit upon the news that Sir Elton John became a father on Christmas Day.
Cab's wheelchair refusal 'appalling'
An Auckland taxi driver who allegedly refused to pick up a wheelchair patient from a hospital rank has been condemned by an industry leader for "appalling behaviour." The Transport Agency has also threatened action.
Appeal on caregiver ruling disappoints commissioner
The Chief Human Rights Commissioner is 'deeply disappointed' the Crown is to appeal a High Court ruling on caregivers' rights.
'Xmas Scrooges' fight caregiver-pay ruling
The Ministry of Health is to appeal a court ruling that parents caring for disabled adult children are eligible for financial support.
NZ women doing well but could be better - report
NZ women still struggle to gain leadership roles and suffer from high levels of domestic violence, a report says.
Britain looks to ban anti-Islam pastor
Britain is considering banning far-right United States pastor Terry Jones from travelling to the UK.
<i>Hobbit</i> casting agent fired over racism row
A casting agent for Sir Peter Jackson's planned film adaptations of The Hobbit has been dismissed after placing newspaper ads seeking extras with "light skin tones".