New Zealand's leading body for the sciences and humanities - traditionally dominated by older white men - is tackling a lack of diversity among its fellows.

A new report by a University of Otago researcher recommends New Zealand national sporting bodies should adopt a policy of zero tolerance

Diversity champion Global Women wants to see a minimum target of 30 per cent of female directors on the boards of NZX-listed companies. The

A Nepalese mother-of-two is in tears after INZ granted permanent residency for one of her sons but not the other.

The chance to take the top job was 'too good to be true', Inland Revenue boss Naomi Ferguson tells Tamsyn Parker.

A video of a team of New Zealand cops busting out a rhythm in an elevator could be the next Running Man-like sensation.

Jolie Hodson wants to be a CEO. If she gets her way she will be part of a very small group of women who have made it to the top in NZ.

COMMENT: There are important questions to ask about the type of society we want to be, writes Lizzie Marvelly.

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Forget foie gras, there's a new waterfowl delicacy in town - duck blood.

Women are being told by their bosses to put on more make-up, and wear high heels and short skirts to work, research has found.

Watch: Ryan Potter wanted to prove the next Robin could be Asian, so he made a killer audition tape.

Contrary to public perception, few overseas-born elderly Asians own a house and many are living in poorly maintained dwellings.

A new political party aiming to represent Indian and other Asian immigrants ought to be welcomed by all New Zealanders.

COMMENT: When my friend told me that her male colleagues were keeping track of her period, my initial reaction was, "Wait? What!"

Conscious and unconscious bias needs to be recognised in the workplace, Angela Workman-Stark says.

Programme makes workplaces more inclusive.

EY policy combats conflict at home, writes Helen Twose.

COMMENT: Gender pay gaps and a woeful lack of female leaders are issues that permeate our entire workforce, writes Kelly Martin.

University trials women-only hours at campus gym to meet "cultural needs".

The head of one of New Zealand's top advertising agencies says there is more to be done to improve gender diversity.

My Food Bag is well known for its female leadership, but chairman Kevin Roberts is in hot water over his statements on diversity.

Could the next big Korean pop stars be New Zealanders? A contest in Auckland is looking for talent to debut a Kiwi K-pop girl group.

Auckland may be one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world but 9 in 10 elected Auckland Council representatives are white.

COMMENT: Polynesian communities will be hopelessly under-represented in the New Zealand Olympic team in Brazil. Dylan Cleaver explains why.

Chinese couples are racing to book their weddings in six months to "guarantee" a happy marriage.

Dakota Hemmingson has been awarded $13,250 after being forced out of her job because of her transition.

The Government has picked up a development programme designed to foster the next generation of company directors.

An Auckland woman with a trove of slightly damaged vintage Japanese kimonos is looking for ways to revive them.

They are young women wearing short frilly dresses and knee socks, and call out "Master, welcome home" as you enter this restaurant.