Human Rights Commission
Deaf roller derby player finally gets apology from coach
A hard-of-hearing roller derby athlete who says her coach bullied her on social media has received an apology and settlement, nearly three years after taking her case to the Human Rights Commission. Audio
Complaints made to HRC over leaflets
The Human Rights Commission has received complaints about a series of leaflets including from Hobson's Pledge, a group fronted by Don Brash, which aims to end what it calls 'race-based privilege'.
NZ use of seclusion in prison lambasted
Seclusion and restraints in New Zealand prisons and other facilities should be significantly reduced, an international report recommends. Audio
Hate speech vs Freedom of speech
Incidents like the attack in Huntly on Muslim woman Mehpara Khan and the case of Wellington College boys inciting rape on social media are prompting debate around the rights to freedom of speech. The… Audio
Human Rights Commission's attempts to engage criticised
The Human Rights Commission is trying to engage Pacific Island communities, to encourage more people to complain about racial discrimination...but their attempts have failed and have been described as… Audio
Elizabeth Stanley - The Road to Hell
Between the 1950s and 1980s, more than 100,000 children were taken from their parents and put into state institutions, and in recent months RNZ has extensively covered revelations of historical abuse… Audio
Inquiry a 'start' in addressing institutional racism
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy believes children were more likely to be taken off their families and put into state homes if they were Māori. Audio
PM apparently snubs call for meeting over historical abuse
The Race Relations Commissioner and the Human Rights Commission wrote an open letter to the Government calling for an inquiry into historical abuse of children in state care. Dame Susan Devoy says the… Audio
Priest takes Catholic Church to Human Rights Commission
Father Alex Kapiarumula is alleging serious claims of racial harrassment, deception and exploitation by the Catholic Church. His lawyer Craig Tuck says his client has nowhere to go. Video, Audio
Devoy urges govt to clamp down on web hate speech
The Race Relations Commissioner wants a review of legislation dealing with hate speech following a rise in what she describes as vile, vitriolic and very threatening language online. Video
Commissioned: Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Jackie Blue
New Zealand dines out on the fact that it was the first country to give women the vote back in 1893. Why haven't we built on this legacy? Audio
Post-Trump: Diversity or division - Are we racist?
The election of Donald Trump has stoked fears of a backlash against minorities. In NZ, ethnic communities are wondering what impact his win will have on them? Video, Audio, Gallery
HRC defends denying legal help to expletives cake woman
The Human Rights Commission is defending its decision to deny legal help to a woman who went on to get the second highest-ever award for a breach of her privacy.
Race Relations Commissioner accused of defamation
Real Housewives of Auckland star Julia Sloane has alleged that the Race Relations Commissioner defamed her, the Human Rights Commission says.
Human Rights Commission launches racism campaign
The Human Rights Commission has launched New Zealand's first-ever nationwide anti-racism campaign and is asking people to share their experiences of racism. Audio
Disabled children law change needed - Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission and the IHC say it is time for a law change giving disabled children the absolute right to attend their local school. Audio