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Anger and hope travel side by side after America's riots
An African-American pastor from George Floyd's community gives The Detail a special insight into what's happening there - and gives us hope for the future.
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'Your lives matter, your dreams matter' - Barack Obama to young Americans
Meanwhile former US President Barack Obama has spoken publicly for the first time since George Floyd's death, saying that while the protests have been difficult and scary, they provide an opportunity… Video, Audio
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George Floyd protests continue across US - latest details
After more than a week of protests, authorities in the United States have now laid charges against all four police officers involved in the death of African-American man George Floyd.
The murder… Audio
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George Floyd death: Charges against officer increased
The charge against former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin over the killing of George Floyd has been increased and three other sacked officers will be charged, according to court documents.
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Govt to supply free period products in schools from next year
Supplying free period products in schools will be life changing for many. That's from advocates for people with periods, after the government announced a 2.6 million dollar program to roll out… Audio
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Covid-19 Māori-targeted testing scales back
Māori health providers are hoping to cement gains in healthcare but avoid inequity as they scale back targeted Covid-19 testing of Māori.
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Government to provide free sanitary items in schools
The government is taking steps to tackle period poverty by providing free products in schools.
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Minneapolis men racially profiled in office gym describe mood in US amid protests
Just a day after George Floyd died, after having his neck knelt on by a white police officer in Minneapolis, a white man confronted a group of African-American entrepreneurs while using their private… Video, Audio
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Video: Black Lives Matter protesters defy curfews in New York
Protesters in US cities are defying curfews, with some reports that police have trapped thousands of protesters on two bridges connecting the island of Manhattan. Video
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Protestors defy curfew in Washington DC
Audio 3 Jun 2020Protestors are refusing to leave the streets of Washington DC, despite a curfew coming into effect about an hour ago.
They are among thousands of people demonstrating against racial inequality right… Audio
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Covid-19: What happened around the world today
As restrictions in some countries are relaxed, others are warning of increased infections as social distancing rules aren't followed.
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Trump tells US governors to arrest and jail protesters
After violence erupted in cities across the US on a sixth night of protests, Trump tells governors to get tougher or 'look like jerks'.
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'Shovel ready' found wanting for women
Audio 2 Jun 2020The Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, Saunoamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo is sounding warnings around gender inequalities in the Covid-19 economic response. Audio
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Recap: Black Lives Matter solidarity events see turnout of thousands
Thousands of New Zealanders today in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin took part in Black Lives Matter solidarity events.
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Human rights advocate hopes Covid-19 can bring lasting change in NZ
Fighting for equality is more important than ever before, says a former Human Rights Commissioner who is a Queen's Birthday honours recipient.
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Many Covid-19 testing centres closing down
Dozens of Covid-19 community based testing centres around the country are closing down.
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Race relations commissioner speaks out over student's blackface selfie
New Zealand's Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon wants an Auckland high school to apologise and educate a student who wore black face.
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World leaders warn pandemic could roll back progress for women
Child deaths and unwanted pregnancies will rise dramatically due to Covid-19 if women's rights are not guarded, Helen Clark and Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid warn.
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Government information on wage subsidy breaches not good enough - Goldsmith
National is astonished a spokesperson for the Minister of Social Development has said the office is not interested in knowing how often employers are ripping off the ten billion dollar wage subsidy… Audio
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Community groups hope for better future after Covid-19
New Zealand's response to the Covid-19 crisis has highlighted a range of inequities across Aotearoa, with access to food perhaps the most noticeable. Audio
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Diversity quotas on boards - needed or not?
New Zealand is not as egalitarian as it likes to think it is when it comes to the boardroom. One of our top directors explains why we should introduce quotas for women; and an expert on the issue… Audio
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Diversity quotas on boards - needed or not?
New Zealand is not as egalitarian as it likes to think it is when it comes to the boardroom. One of our top directors explains why we should introduce quotas for women; and an expert on the issue…
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Community groups hope for better future after Covid-19
New Zealand's response to the Covid-19 crisis has highlighted a range of inequities across Aotearoa, with access to food perhaps the most noticeable. Audio
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Community groups hope for better future after Covid-19
New Zealand's response to the Covid-19 crisis has highlighted a range of inequities across Aotearoa, with access to food perhaps the most noticeable.
As we slowly return to our new normal, community… Video, Audio
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GPs push for balance between remote and in-person consultations
Consultations with doctors over the phone or by Zoom have proven much more convenient for some and GPs are arguing they should remain, but not in all cases. Audio
