Police said they were treating the incident as a 'hate crime'.

Police said they were treating the incident as a 'hate crime'.

It comes after Gisborne's rainbow crossing was painted over by protesters.

A rainbow crossing celebrating the LGBTQI+ community on Auckland's Karangahape Rd has been painted over following a similar action in Gisborne by Destiny Church members. Video / NZ Herald

Ngahuka says vow to 'name and shame' councillors for 'pro-perversion' wasn't threatening.

'We’re thrilled the rainbow crossing was repainted overnight' - Mayor.

An event in Rotorua was cancelled and another in Gisborne drew heated criticism.

Rehette Stoltz says she plans to seek reparations from the group.

Beau Lamarre-Condon, 28, is being held in custody after being charged with murder.

A member of the public has momentarily derailed a parliamentary select committee.

The family-friendly event returns for its second year, with even more on offer.

Find out what's happening in Taupō and Tūrangi this week.

He is set to give his departing address in Parliament this week.

Josh Cavallo came out in 2021 as the then-only openly gay active footballer.

The urge to make yourself big — with weights, drugs, love — reverberates through the film.

Everyone is invited to come to the parade and fair on Sunday.

Citizen journalist Simon Anderson interviews Judith Hobson, who was the victim of an assault during an LGBTQ rights activist protest. Video / Alyse Wright / Jason Dorday

Mardi Gras marchers wore rainbow kangaroos on their shirts behind a Qantas float.

Speculation is rife that the superstar might not make it to New Zealand for filming.

Businesses and organisations are supporting Tauranga Pride Week.

Last week, the PM said the Government was extremely concerned about Israel’s actions.

With an array of events showcasing Auckland's diversity, you don't want to miss out.

Greece 'is proud to become the 16th EU country to legislate marriage equality'.

'I left everything – friends, colleagues and the ability to go to New World Birkenhead.'

New Zealanders are excluded from donating blood for many reasons, including sickness, a recent tattoo or not weighing enough. But the most controversial exclusion, which affects gay and bisexual men, is about to be scrapped. Video / Alyse Wright / Jason Dorday

NZ Blood Service is scrapping "discriminatory" rules which stop many gay men from donating

'I’d like to understand more about how their life was, and what they went through.'

The horrific murder of the transgender teen shocked the nation.

The new drama from Takatāpui legend Ramon Te Wake is as sprawling as its title.