For a woman named Gay, Rainbow Youth's ad about casual homophobia is not okay.

The race pitted her against a 13-term incumbent and self-described 'chief homophobe'.

Thor's Valkyrie is Marvel's first LGBT character - but you wouldn't know it from the film.

Actor comes out only after being accused of sexual advance on male teen decades ago.

Kevin Spacey came out over sexual assault allegations and gay Hollywood is furious.

Ben Mack explains why, much like the Obama to Trump era, little will change under Jacinda.

Teddy Geiger has announced on social media that he is transitioning to a woman.

Queer icon Grace Jones is coming to NZ - this is why that matters.

After 25 years on and off the streets Aroha is happy to have her own key to her own house.

A UK transgender woman has been given residency after years of abuse in her home country.

Why has the NZ Herald's masthead turned rainbow for the day?

This tongue-in-cheek "Open Letter to Australia" from Jesse Mulligan pulls no punches.

Artist Jack Trolove reveals stories behind his raw and emotional portraits.

Ben Mack reveals what it's like to discover places where you can completely be yourself.

Maori were sex-positive people who openly accepted gender fluidity - scholar.

More gay Kiwi athletes are hiding their sexuality than anywhere else in the world.

Today Barack Obama's former nanny lives a very different life.

At 12, Sarah was hospitalised for more than 21 broken bones, at the hands of her mother.

The Project took on Australia's now infamous "no" ad and the reaction was huge.

A lesbian has told you that she or her partner is pregnant. What is the best response?

Pastor who appears in TV ad is facing further fury after bizarre ad appears in newspaper.

The children's mother went out in a boat in a desperate attempt to locate the van.

WATCH: First TV ad for the "say no to same-sex marriage" aired in Aussie last night.

Finding a home to rent is tough in Auckland. It's even worse as a genderqueer immigrant.

Funding a preventative pill for men who have sex with men could save the country millions.

They asked to split a sundae, but said their waiter told them it would be inappropriate.

Auck Uni lecturer releases book to break down barriers on cross-dressing.

Lee Suckling shares the questions that make him wince when asked by someone he's just met.

Outrage after US high school left gay students' quotes blank in case of offending pupils.

Transgender model Manahou Mackay has stepped out for a shot of runway glory.