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But the minister says some hurdles can be overcome without a law change.
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The proposal would have required households to "opt in" to watching pornography.
'We will do better': Colgate responds to 'White Night In' controversy
The event was labelled "tone deaf" in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.
'It's wrong! It's sick!': Naomi Campbell's racism revelation
The 50-year-old supermodel has spoken out about racism she has suffered in her career.
'Read the room': Colgate's 'White Night In' influencer event slammed
The promotion has been labelled "tone deaf" in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Meghan Markle believes it was her 'destiny' to return to America
Meghan is said to have her sights set on a political career.
Covid-19 highlighted 'major racism and inequity' - Māori Party
The party wants a quarter of Government Covid-19 recovery projects to support Māori.
Kāinga Ora unaware of how many state houses meet accessibility standards
Kāinga Ora, doesn't know how many of its properties meet design standards.
Protests ring the globe in pursuits of freedom, sovereignty
Society's outrage drives crowds to the streets to challenge authority.
Atlanta police involved in black man's shooting named
A police officer who shot a black man dead in the US has been fired.
Son of human rights legend praises NZ's protests
"The greatness of a democratic system is the right to protest for human rights."
The Bachelor casts its first black leading man
The show is nearly two decades old but this is the first time it has a black lead.
Rupert Grint takes stand against JK Rowling comments
Rupert Grint has joint the choir of support for trans people following Rowling's comments.
Muller promises more welfare spending under a National Government
Muller made the commitments in a wide-ranging speech in his home town of Te Puna today.
Leave home early: Rugby, Black Lives Matter rally to clog Auckland roads
Protests, rugby crowds, shopping ... level 1 means more traffic and crowds.
He ain't heavy, he's my brother: Protesters' powerful act goes viral
As two groups faced off, one man stepped in to help his injured rival.
'Took long enough': Band-Aid launches inclusive skin tone bandage range
The new line of Band-Aid bandages has received mixed reviews.
'It was wrong': David Walliams and Matt Lucas apologise for Little Britain controversy
The actors publicly apologised after the show was removed from streaming platforms.
Police chief steps down, rage grows after US cops shoot dead black man
US police shot dead an unarmed black man found sleeping in his car in a drive-through.
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Cancel culture has gone turbocharged. Let's put these annoying people in the bin too.
Captain James Cook statue defaced in Gisborne
It is the latest statue to be targeted as part of protests against racial injustice.
Wellington should follow Hamilton's example and remove statues, local says
Two memorials in Wellington glorify men who abducted a 15-year-old girl.
Penny Lane road signs vandalised in anti-slavery protest
Street that inspired The Beatles is the latest target of Black Lives Matter protesters.
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Chch school principal condemns poster removals, comment
Chch Girls' High School's principal says "process" under way with staff member involved.
Hamilton statue's removal raises debate over British colonialism artefacts
Iwi say statue "reminder of the devastating actions of the colonial powers in the 1800s".
Fawlty Towers episode reinstated after John Cleese labels decision 'stupid'
The episode will now screen with warnings about its content.
Chauvin could get US$1.5m pension despite Floyd death charges
Ex cop Chauvin, 44, has been sacked from the force and charged with second-degree murder.
Black Lives Matter protests are a reckoning with the past and present
The protests show the living influence of history, writes Nicola Lamb.
Hamilton statue removal 'start of journey' to address racist history
"This statue is just the start," says Taitimu Maipi, whose actions sparked the removal.
Social workers form human barricade to stop Oranga Tamariki
The incident happened this morning outside Waitākere Hospital's maternity ward.
Third school's students complain over Black Lives Matter poster removal
Two Christchurch Girls' High School students say their posters were removed by staff.
Woman bashed by stranger in 'frenzied' attack at traffic lights
Deni Smart is still recovering from a concussion and a fractured eye socket
'Good morning': Stranger texts woman after stealing contact tracing details
A woman who visited a Hamilton casino was later contacted by a man who stole her details.