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Māori kiwifruit orchard takes action to attract more fruit pickers

Māori kiwifruit orchard takes action to attract more fruit pickers - an attempt to attract more fruit pickers to address the anticipated shortfall of workers during harvest that starts in March, a Tauranga-based Māori  ...

US House of Reps introduces new rule banning LGBTI employement discrimination

US House of Reps introduces new rule banning LGBTI employement discrimination -  Congress is under the surveillance of federal law, which still does not explicitly protect LGBTI people from discrimination. Numerous judges have ...

In a first, giant billboards promote LGBTI acceptance in India

In a first, giant billboards promote LGBTI acceptance in India - a first for India, advocacy groups erected giant billboards promoting LGBTI acceptance in the capital, Delhi, last month.

70% of people think Tower's new insurance pricing is fair

70% of people think Tower's new insurance pricing is fair - A recent survey by Tower Insurance showed that 70% of people across New Zealand believe that risk-based pricing is a fair way to pay for insurance.

Drink-drive culture still prevalent, study shows

Drink-drive culture still prevalent, study shows - It found that most New Zealanders , 59%, will drive to a bar. ... study we saw a small decrease in the numbers of people driving home after drinking, we ...

Divorce applications rise sharply after Christmas

Divorce applications rise sharply after Christmas - While most people are slowly easing themselves into work after the ... just gonna have one more Christmas with the kids and then in the new year I'm ...

Russian satellite mistaken for meteorite crashes across sky above New Zealand

Russian satellite mistaken for meteorite crashes across sky above New Zealand -  New Zealand was abuzz with the possibility it had been visited by a stray meteor or even aliens when people saw a bright light streaking across the ...

India's transgender rights Bill faces 'unanimous opposition' from trans people

India's transgender rights Bill faces 'unanimous opposition' from trans people - Transgender communities in India are urgently trying to stop the passage of a Bill which purports to protect their rights but they say actually violates ...

Australia plans further deportations of New Zealand criminals

Australia plans further deportations of New Zealand criminals -  people will eligible for deportation. That means more Kiwis are set to be sent back - deported even if they haven't set foot in New Zealand since ...

Moves to deport 'bad character' Indigenous men in High Court

Moves to deport 'bad character' Indigenous men in High Court - Moves to deport two Indigenous men who have been held in immigration ... He says he regards himself as an Aboriginal Australian based on his ...

From dreams to fire: how Aboriginal Australians shaped biodiversity

From dreams to fire: how Aboriginal Australians shaped biodiversity - Humans have been influencing their surroundings since prehistoric times. They've changed the land, established crops, hunted and raised animals ...

NQ's Niels Kirsten Australia's first Aboriginal dentist to complete implantology course

NQ's Niels Kirsten Australia's first Aboriginal dentist to complete implantology course - Tooth Care We Care dentist Niels Kirsten is the first Aboriginal dentist to complete a postgraduate course in implantology. Dr Kirsten was awarded the ...

Actor Rubeun Yorkshire jailed over unpaid fines, supporters claim racism

Actor Rubeun Yorkshire jailed over unpaid fines, supporters claim racism - Ms Yorkshire said her son was strongly involved in the Indigenous community in Western Australia , and family and friends were shocked when they ...

QPAC's Newest Ensemble In Residence Presents Unique Sonic Palette At Premiere Concert

QPAC's Newest Ensemble In Residence Presents Unique Sonic Palette At Premiere Concert - Audiences can expect an uplifting performance of original compositions and free flowing improvisations weaving Indigenous Australian music with ...

What It Means To Be "Too Pretty To Be Aboriginal"

What It Means To Be "Too Pretty To Be Aboriginal " - A documentary has explored Australia's perception of beauty through a degrading statement heard too often by Indigenous women. Proud Gomeroi ...

Turning the 2019 election into an opportunity for real change for the LGBTI community

Turning the 2019 election into an opportunity for real change for the LGBTI community - Long-time LGBTI equality advocate Rodney Croome looks at the upcoming federal election and why our community should stand up to bullies in ...

Far-right president Bolsonaro puts Trump-esque stamp on Brazil in first week

Far-right president Bolsonaro puts Trump-esque stamp on Brazil in first week - He also issued decrees reducing the protection of indigenous land rights and the LGBTI community, and ordered that non-governmental organisations ...

Kevin Hart responds to Don Lemon's LGBTI comments

Kevin Hart responds to Don Lemon's LGBTI comments -  Kevin Hart responds to Don Lemon's LGBTI comments. Comedian Kevin Hart (left) and CNN journalist Don Lemon Gay news anchor Don Lemon ...

LGBTI Rights Put At Risk Just Hours After Brazil's New Leader Takes Office

LGBTI Rights Put At Risk Just Hours After Brazil's New Leader Takes Office - Speaking on Bolsonaro's new executive order, LGBTI activist Symmy Larrat said that “We don't see any signs there will be any other government ...

Māori call for cultural appropriation to stop

Māori call for cultural appropriation to stop - A call from Māori Trademarks advisor Karaitiana Taiuru for New Zealand business to stop Māori cultural appropriation is being supported by some ...