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'Dramatic shift': Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples
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How a group of committed staff convinced Auckland Museum to turn away a major exhibit.
'Surviving was a struggle’: Luke Evans opens up about childhood bullying
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NZME wins Diversity and Inclusion Leadership award for Te Rito journalism project
Te Rito is a 12-month journalism cadetship programme aimed at increasing diversity.
Billie Eilish slams Variety for ‘outing’ her as queer during red carpet chat
The star had previously said she was 'physically attracted' to women.
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The court labelled the LGBTQ movement as 'extremist' and banned it.
Whanganui Pride Week to end with wedding bells
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Pope forcibly removes leading conservative US bishop
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Winning photographer on 10 years documenting society’s most vulnerable
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Leaflet opposing Auckland school's pronoun policy dropped into letterboxes
The mother said it was leaflets like this that harmed children.
JK Rowling would 'happily' go to jail over her anti-trans views
The Harry Potter writer has long been embroiled in controversy for trans-phobic comments.
Jada Pinkett Smith addresses rumours of swinging and husband's sexuality
The Hollywood heavyweight's tell-all tour continues.
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Protest groups clash during trans rights activist's court hearing
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The juice was spilled during a tense protest at Auckland’s Albert Park.
Police preparing for second Posie Parker protest
Police speaking with Parker's representatives on safety plans after chaos of first rally.
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