Cook Island boy, 5, told to cut his hair - or leave school
His mum was pulled aside and told she had to cut his hair, "cultural or not".
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Letters: Claims of racism off mark
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Bullying allegations levelled against HDC office
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Paul Hunt: The best kept secret in New Zealand
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Comment: Importing police brutality
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China's furious reaction to Trump's human rights move
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Muslims are still being targeted but no one is recording the attacks.
After six years, refugee writer tastes freedom in NZ
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Govt expresses concern over 'human rights situation' in China
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Beyond White Guilt: Pākehā are the real problem for Māori, says former mayor
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Hong Kong descends into chaos again as protesters defy ban
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