From now on, Brian Tamaki told church members, "we treat that community with respect."

Bill gives couples benefits available to male-female married couples.

Māori, Pasifika, LGBT and the disabled are over-represented in the city's rough sleepers.

Taken with a vocal anti-gay politician, the photo has captured hearts around the world.

Christina Chua with her partner Vivien-Loh-Chua who left Singapore where same sex relationship is a criminal offence to start a family in NZ. / Dean Purcell

New Zealand's Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern on Israel Folau's recent comments.

The life of Dr Renee Richards has been, by any standards, extraordinary.

Church will also update handbook removing the label of "apostasy" for same-sex marriage.

Facing a worldwide backlash against cruel laws, Brunei has launched a bold campaign.

COMMENT: Prejudice and intolerance have trampled all over our commitment to human rights.

In a secret workshop, Sydney's Mardi Gras takes shape - but one staple has disappeared.

Law change would make it easier for trans people to change sex on their birth certificate.

Lee Suckling shares his struggle with an eating disorder and what's behind new findings.

Comment: This year's Pride Parade organisers didn't know the meaning of pride.

Lee Suckling: Sickened but not surprised by Kiwi reporter bashed in hate crime.

Paddy Woods' murder trial was due to start today, but his charge has now been dismissed.

COMMENT: Key did much to advance conversation but subject remains final frontier.

COMMENT: This years pride feels like a bandaid trying to staunch the bleeding..

Pride events take place around the world throughout the year — here are few good ones.

Documents show NZTA was prepared to call in police to stop the crossing being painted.

"GLAAD and our community will stand with survivors and will not be silent"

At least two people have died and about 40 people detained in Chechnya.

COMMENT: No single person is qualified to offer the forgiveness of all of queer America.

Martina Navratilova stands accused of sending 'transphobic' tweet.

There's a new suggestion for the Bond role, and the idea is gaining traction.

A Dunedin transgender person announced the birth of their baby daughter on social media.

February parade to be replaced by a march, opening gala and closing party also cut.

New sex education lessons a victory for transgender rights campaigners.

'Communication' problems about set times led to the DJ box getting heated.

Fire and Emergency NZ are the latest organisation to pull their support for the parade.