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Some welfare reforms do breach rights, says Bennett
Paula Bennett admits that part of her welfare reforms breach the Bill of Rights Act but says it would not bother most people.

Air NZ apologises over claim on Tongan drinking
Air NZ apologises for a crew manual which suggested flight attendants watch Tongans who wanted to "drink the bar dry".

Gay worker wins $15k for sexual harassment
A former Sydney brothel owner turned restaurateur is believed to have fled NZ owing thousands, including a court-ordered $15,000 for sexually harassing a staff member.

Dan Rather sorry for 'watermelons' comment
Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather today apologised for a remark that could be taken as a racist slur on President Barack Obama.

Women students demand action over pay gap survey
Women students are demanding government action after a survey showed men with the same tertiary qualifications start earning more after one year.

Homosexuality 'unnatural' remark not discriminatory - BSA
Former Breakfast host Paul Henry's remark that homosexuality was "unnatural" was meant to encourage discussion, the BSA rules.

Racism claim over contract move
Health officials are being accused of racism for deciding to transfer a mental health contract for Pacific people from Mangere's bankrupt Pacificare Trust to a mainstream agency.

Britain may scrap fixed retirement age
How would you feel about staying in your job till well into your 70s - or even your 80s?

BSA investigates Henry's Boyle comments
The Broadcasting Standards Authority is investigating Breakfast host Paul Henry over comments he made about singer Susan Boyle.