'Justice delayed is justice denied': Two-year Tribunal backlog labelled 'inhumane'
A human right court is taking an "inhumane" amount of time to hear complaints.
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'Inaction is no longer possible': On sidelines of UN, a push for China's abuses to be punished
China is accused of a ruthless campaign of torture, sexual assault and ethnic cleansing.
Vaccine, mask complaints jam Human Rights Commission
Thousands more inquiries than any other year besiege the agency.
Off-duty cop reduced to tears by racial abuse at school pickup
The incident followed another racist attack on the North Shore on Sunday.
'Disappointed and angry': Body corp tries to force 71yo out, faces claims of discrimination
"It's so ridiculous. It is discrimination."
Pride protest at Bethlehem College over its gender and marriage stance
The school has recently come under fire for its views on gender and marriage.
NZ's human rights scorecard shows who is most likely to suffer violations
Chief Human Rights Commissioner calls on Government to do more.
Serial rapist claims feelings hurt, seeks $140k after Corrections delay
Convicted rapist claims humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to his feelings.
'That money is for my kids': Ex cafe worker still waiting for payout from boss
A pregnant waitress who won $25,000 from her boss is fighting to get the award.
NZ supports call for accountability for Russia war crimes
NZ has joined the US, UK, Australia and Canada in calling for accountability.
'Treated differently because of my sexuality': Theology student
Russell Hoban says religion can enable people a free hate pass to say what they want.
Settlement reached between woman and employer on gender discrimination
An AKL woman's manager criticised her use of sick leave for menstruation-related illness.
Racist and offensive pamphlet returns to Auckland letterboxes
Unhappy resident: "Hateful recommendations are definitely not welcome in my mailbox".
'Second nature to us': Last day of coronial hearing into March terror attack
While many are surprised at Parliament protest hostility, it's second nature for Muslims.
People with fetal alcohol disorder 'failed' by successive governments - report
Failure means "massive ongoing costs" to New Zealand, Children's Commissioner says.
Deputy mayor admits wrongdoing after 'racist' comments to councillor
Peter Schulte has called for Bill Machen to resign as deputy mayor.
'Reo is a right': HRC will no longer hear complaints
Human Rights Commission says te reo Māori is an official language in Aotearoa.
Inquiry into why Pasifika are paid 23 per cent less than Pākehā
New Zealand's ethnic pay gap is being investigated by the Human Rights Commission.
Housing crisis 'a breach of human rights'
Successive governments have failed NZers, says Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt.
'It was wrong': 'Racist' vaccine leaflet designed by Māori artist
Health bosses say they have failed their Māori community.
UK urged to join US, give Afghan women refuge from Taliban
"Women's rights are being seen as Western values in the eyes of the Taliban."
'Systemic discrimination': ANZ closes Iranian man's bank accounts
'I'm a New Zealand permanent resident and should be treated by New Zealand rules.'
'Insulting, appalling': Human Rights Commission's donation to Mongrel Mob
Money gifted in May after a controversial speaking event the Commissioner attended.
Sexual abuse lawsuit filed against one of the country's wealthiest schools
Victim: 'The school moved offenders on and sought suppression to protect it's reputation.'
Iranian-born Kiwi man accuses bank of racial profiling after account closure
"He had dual citizenship with Iran so should have been dealt with differently."
IHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'
IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.
'They are discriminating against people with children'
Stephanie Peeni has been looking for a rental property for two months.
Māori, Pasifika, Asians say racism on the rise - survey
The pandemic has led to a global increase in anti-Asian hate.
Māori Authority wants accountability after Eagle Brewing racist comments
Matthew Tukaki wants to see the business hauled before the Human Rights Commission.
'It's not our word': Professor apologises after using racial slur in lecture
Student left "incredibly uncomfortable" after lecturer uses the racial slur in class.
'Would take the opportunity again'- Commissioner defends meet with Mongrel Mob
Hunt said he would not be doing his job if he excluded gangs from the conversation.
'Sexist' rule: 12yo league player ordered off field because she's a girl
Girl in tears after being told she couldn't play rugby league with her male teammates.
Covid-19: No new community cases, three in MIQ; new location of interest
An Auckland bakery is now a new location of interest, linked to an infected MIQ worker.
Editorial: Bringing disabled schoolchildren back into the fold
Editorial: Long road to recognition for our disabled kids who just want to go to school.