The pride flag was raised after two rainbow crossings were painted out this week.

Hooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.

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.

The tougher bail laws will make it harder for older children to be released.

The event has been subject to protests and even a cancellation in other cities.

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.

New South Wales Police faced calls not to march in the LGBTQIA+ celebration.

Media outlets reported the 29-year-old cop was a former celebrity blogger.

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.