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TikTok users unwittingly caught up in Nazi symbol tattoo trend
TikTok users have inked their arms with a symbol, not knowing what it means.
Bafta overhauling film awards to improve diversity
It is thought 120 changes have been made in a bid to create more diversity.
Hank Azaria is no longer the voice of an African American Simpsons character
After more than 30 season, Carl Carlson has a new voice.
Euthanasia referendum: Meet the Australian doctor helping people to die
Victoria legalised euthanasia last year. What lessons does it have for New Zealand?
Tragic memories of older sister enduring foster care abuse to protect younger siblings
Georgina and Tanya Sammons only found out after their older sister Alva had died.
Waikato Uni racism allegations 'incorrect', but taskforce set up
Racism row sparks taskforce to address systemic issues at Waikato University.
Auckland Grammar accused of racist anti-Asian school assembly skit
Students reportedly handed out Oscars for maths and science to "Ching" and "Chong".
Editorial: Hero or villain? NZ's housing boom is back
Hot property in a pandemic? The housing market is heating up again despite Covid.
Election 2020: Jacinda Ardern wants stronger hate-speech protections
Jacinda Ardern wants stronger protections against religious discrimination.
'Broken, overwhelmed system': Abuse in Care redress hearings begin
Abuse in Care redress processes are set to come under the microscope.
US Attorney General under fire over comparison of virus lockdown to slavery
William Barr drew sharp condemnation for comparing lockdown orders to slavery.
Outrage after US prof uses Chinese word that sounds like racial slur
The university received a letter complaining about the use of the Chinese word.
'Embedded racism': TVNZ caves to pressure and includes Māori Party in debate
TVNZ has accepted its criteria didn't consider parties contending Māori seats.
PM Jacinda Ardern makes guest appearance on Twitch and tries the art of whakairo
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern dropped in to visit Broxh the carver in Rotorua.
Armed Trump supporters in ugly clash
There have been tense scenes at a BLM protest after a 'far-right militia' showed up.
Private moment that could see Trump win
People say there's no way he can win but they're ignoring one undeniable political truth.
'Ugly and vicious': Top Auckland girls school warns about online bullying
Epsom Girls Grammar School said the warning was not prompted by any specific incident.
Vote 2020: 5 things to know about the euthanasia referendum
Need to get up to speed on the euthanasia referendum? See here for a quick guide.
Election 2020: 5 things you need to know about the cannabis referendum
Need a quick guide to the cannabis referendum? Here are 5 things worth knowing.
ACC's new investment: $50m of Auckland housing
The investment will allow 100 community houses to be built in Auckland in two years.
Two-tier welfare: White New Zealanders more likely to get new, more generous benefit
The benefit for Covid jobless is worth twice as much as the existing unemployment benefit.
'Unacceptable' crime concerns prompt action over Fenton St emergency housing
Locals are fed up with badly behaved emergency housing clients.
'Is that your slave?': Store owner accused of racially vilifying Māori customer
Man alleges florist told him he was only angry because Black Lives Matter is "trendy".
JK Rowling returns humanitarian award amid transgender comments controversy
Stoush after Kerry Kennedy expressed "profound disappointment" at Rowling's comments.
Political Roundup: Politicians making inequality worse
COMMENT: Inequality and poverty look to be the forgotten issues of the election campaign.
Three months ago, rough sleeping was virtually eliminated in NZ. Has it stayed that way?
Rough sleepers have been returning to Auckland streets - but it's not what it seems.
Why a revolution is brewing among the 'Covid generation'
Comment: The aftermath of Covid will leave young people burdened with debt.
Grandmother angry after mum bought son dress to wear to preschool
"My 4-year-old is very masculine but also loves pretty things".
Suicide numbers lowest in 3 years, Coroner slams rumours about spike during lockdown
There were 31 fewer deaths in the year to June.
Inspired by Greta: Bay's Generation Z working to change world
Generation Z - the future leaders to save the world.
Why LGBTQ labels are more important than ever
COMMENT: Labels of queerness are part of who LGBTQ people are, writes Lee Suckling.
Lee Suckling: It's time to reclaim the word 'woke'
"The use of woke as a derogatory judgement shall not be commandeered," writes Suckling.
'Seriously unfair': Auckland dad slams 'cruel' vegan posters outside primary school
The dad believes it is up to parents to choose when to educate children on the issue.