New Zealand‘Causing incalculable harm’: Why experts say NZ must recognise femicide as a national crisisA new report highlights systemic issues, urging a shift to prevention over reaction.29 Jun 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna WaneVictor Rodger's play Black Faggot, was groundbreaking - how relevant is it today?'I forbade my mother from seeing it. There's a lot of sex talk in the show.'20 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ teen starves to death alone in emergency accommodation Vanessa, a 17-year-old with anorexia, died in a motel in January 2023.11 Jun 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Safe, supported': 200 schools rally for Schools’ Pride Week despite protest fearsActivities include rainbow bracelet making and colourful mufti days.03 Jun 02:06 AM
New Zealand'Disheartened, angry': Auckland high school cancels LGBTQ+ event after threats“Events like Lil Gay Out are not just social gatherings—they are lifelines."21 May 06:02 AM
New ZealandDoctors 'stoked' with new HIV self-test vending machine The latest HIV self-test vending machine has been set up at a Queenstown medical centre. 19 May 11:32 PM
WorldAustralian police arrest dozens over LGBTQ dating app-linked assaultsThirty people, mostly teens, were arrested in Australia for attacks via dating apps.09 May 04:02 AM
LifestyleOn The Up: Is an HIV-free future in sight for NZ? Burnett Foundation's new boss thinks soNew diagnoses are on a downward trend, and zero transmission targets have been set.07 May 08:00 AM
Entertainment'Deeply missed': Reality star dead days after health setbackShe passed away days after having her leg amputated due to a severe infection.28 Apr 01:32 AM
New ZealandDefining 'woman': UK court ruling prompts debate on sex and gender in NZ NZ First proposed a bill to define 'woman' and 'man' biologically in law.27 Apr 07:00 PM
Travel newsUS travel caution: Eight Kiwis detained at border since NovemberTravellers are told to check they meet entry requirements.25 Apr 04:50 AM
WorldAnti-trans posts pass muster under Meta’s new hate-speech rulesThe controversial posts were reshared on TikTok, sparking widespread debate.24 Apr 03:19 AM
PoliticsWhat is a woman? NZ First wants to clarify to avoid 'woke ideology'Winston Peters said the legislation was about 'ensuring a focus on biology'.21 Apr 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rightsOPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.18 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldUK teachers union seeks clarity on trans rules for single-sex schoolsA recent Supreme Court ruling resulted in a grey area on student admissions.18 Apr 12:43 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters turns 80: Why the Deputy PM is unlikely to quit anytime soon Peters' birthday is one of the major political moments of the week. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
World'Cannot be trusted': White House on reporters using pronounsPress secretary says she won't engage with reporters listing pronouns in emails.10 Apr 06:51 AM
BusinessUS pilot sues influencer over false claims in fatal chopper, jet crashThe influencer accused her of causing the crash in Washington, killing 67 people.10 Apr 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's big opportunity amid tariff chaosOPINION: If the PM wants to prove he's a true leader, now's the time to do it. 10 Apr 12:42 AM
PoliticsUnclear whether Doyle returning to Parliament this coming week, Greens have no updateThe MP spent this week elsewhere after receiving threats.06 Apr 02:00 AM
Lifestyle‘We’ve gone to extremes’: Megan Alatini marries her dream girlThe TrueBliss babe exchanges vows with the love of her life in a romantic ceremony.05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleLoving the alien: Life becomes art for transgender siblings in otherworldly new show'You already stand out for being queer.'04 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandHIV self-tests to be available at pharmaciesExperts say it is an important step in reducing the stigma associated with the disease.04 Apr 07:42 AM
PoliticsLuxon calls Green MP Doyle’s social media language ‘inappropriate’, threats of violence ‘unacceptable’Chlöe Swarbrick said there were 'real world threats' against the MP and their whānau.31 Mar 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWellington performer Jo Randerson on the exhilarating chaos of life with ADHDThe ‘neuro-spicy’ multimedia artist gets personal in a new solo how.29 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleUnmasking a monster: Ali Mau reveals childhood sex abuse in candid new memoir‘The shame doesn’t sit with us.’28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds protest changes to puberty blockers in gender affirming careSpeakers included Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle and ex-MP Elizabeth Kerekere.23 Mar 02:08 AM
Crime‘Exposed yourself to scrutiny’: Destiny Church-linked protesters at library pride event face courtBut the seven defendants still cannot be identified.17 Mar 09:24 PM
New ZealandThree more men arrested over Man-Up protest at Auckland children’s eventPolice said there were further arrests to be made.14 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandPolice take ‘enforcement action’ over Destiny Church haka on motorway Dozens flooded on to the busy motorway - halting traffic - in the November incident. 12 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandFour arrested over Destiny Church-linked protest at Auckland children's eventPolice said there were further arrests to be made.12 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandProtesters clash with Wellington Pride parade as police step inMayor Tory Whanau praised the quick response, saying many didn't notice the protest.08 Mar 07:12 AM
New ZealandWellington gears up to celebrate Pride festival despite protestsThis year marks 39 years since the first annual Pride celebration in the capital.06 Mar 04:58 PM
New ZealandUnauthorised transgender crossing to be removed by councilA council spokesperson described the new feature as "guerilla art".03 Mar 06:56 AM