New Zealand'Tauranga is ready': Trans woman running for council aims to make history'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'31 May 02:15 AM
WorldPronouns and tribal affiliations forbidden in US university employee emailsSouth Dakota University staff told they had ‘5 days to correct the behaviour’.26 May 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Act of desperation': Transgender teen tried to cut off breast in self-mastectomyHigh school student had waited years for publicly funded gender-affirming surgery.16 May 05:00 PM
Crime'Singled out': Transgender paedophile says prison punished her for inmate relationshipsOfficials considered her a troublesome inmate. But it wasn't retribution, they insisted.12 May 06:12 PM
EntertainmentEurovision winner announced amid large protestsSwiss singer Nemo is the first nonbinary winner of the contest that was founded in 1956.11 May 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Winston Peters announces controversial new gendered 'bathroom bill'The Deputy Prime Minister says it is to "protect women's spaces".11 May 04:54 AM
World'Human butchery': The 'Eunuch Maker' jailed for life after torture cult exposedMarius Gustavson made $624k from 22,800 subscribers paying to watch ‘human butchery’.10 May 03:42 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki leads trans protest in ChristchurchAngry scenes as Tamaki's group was met by a counter-protest.06 May 12:59 AM
LifestyleHow do you talk to teens about sex and sexuality?Many parents dread discussing 'the birds and the bees' - here's how to bring it up.02 May 01:52 AM
EntertainmentHarry Potter star addresses public fallout with JK RowlingDaniel Radcliffe has revealed whether he and J.K. Rowling are on talking terms.01 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Make a difference': Comedian, MP back call for rainbow crossing in Tauranga'Yes, it’s lines on the ground - but it’s so much more than that.'29 Apr 03:50 AM
New Zealand'I've lost everything': Drag queen reading group cancels NZ tour after protestsDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki described the cancellation as a 'victory'.25 Apr 06:03 PM
LifestyleAwa Puna on coming out as trans: 'Accepting myself saved me'Awa Puna tells The Upside podcast about expressing her identity through filmmaking.24 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandRainbow signs celebrate village's inclusivity'Rainbow colours are a symbol of inclusion, and that means so much for our residents.'15 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty, will pay $16k for K Rd rainbow crossing vandalismFord O'Connor is married to Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki's granddaughter.14 Apr 10:45 PM
New ZealandTrans young people: Govt won’t say if it will follow British move to ban puberty blockersPuberty blockers are being restricted overseas due to issues around safety.11 Apr 03:08 AM
New ZealandInclusive youth holiday programme comes to HamiltonApplications are now open for the 2024 To the Front Kirikiriroa youth music programme.04 Apr 07:14 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki plans to sue councils over ratepayer-funded rainbow projectsA lawyer specialising in local government says Tamaki has little ground to stand on.04 Apr 04:01 AM
WorldPolice receive complaints against Harry Potter author after trans tweetsBut they will not be taking any action against J.K. Rowling.02 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandFew chances to be yourself says Rainbow community memberRainbow Hub Waikato is designed as a safe place for the LGBTQIA+ community.02 Apr 01:24 AM
New ZealandRainbow activist describes being 'cornered' and allegedly assaulted by Destiny Church membersThe pride flag was raised after two rainbow crossings were painted out this week.31 Mar 07:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: Full video emerges of 'hate crime' vandalism of Auckland's rainbow crossingHooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.28 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandWatch: Moment K Rd is covered in white paint by vandalsPolice said they were treating the incident as a 'hate crime'.28 Mar 06:10 AM
New Zealand'Hate crime': Police conduct search warrant in Auckland after rainbow crossing vandalisedPolice said they were treating the incident as a 'hate crime'.28 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandRainbow crossing vandals: Photos released of Auckland suspectsIt comes after Gisborne's rainbow crossing was painted over by protesters.27 Mar 07:53 PM
VideoFocus: Rainbow crossing on K Rd painted overA 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 HeraldWatch27 Mar 07:04 PM
New Zealand'Bordering on blackmail': Council candidate defends leaked email to potential future colleaguesNgahuka says vow to 'name and shame' councillors for 'pro-perversion' wasn't threatening.27 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandGisborne rainbow crossing restored after Destiny churchgoers paint it white'We’re thrilled the rainbow crossing was repainted overnight' - Mayor.27 Mar 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Hard to stomach': Rainbow Storytime event in Hastings cancelledAn event in Rotorua was cancelled and another in Gisborne drew heated criticism.26 Mar 02:59 AM
New Zealand'Arrest us': Protesters clash after Destiny Church members paint over rainbow crossingRehette Stoltz says she plans to seek reparations from the group.25 Mar 09:29 PM
WorldCop accused of Sydney couple's murder sacked from forceBeau Lamarre-Condon, 28, is being held in custody after being charged with murder.21 Mar 11:55 PM
WorldAustralian youth crime, conversion laws pass in late-night sittingThe tougher bail laws will make it harder for older children to be released.21 Mar 10:25 PM
New ZealandHastings library vows to go ahead with Rainbow Storytime amid Brian Tamaki protest threatsThe event has been subject to protests and even a cancellation in other cities.21 Mar 09:02 PM
New ZealandAnti-trans rant and abuse of MP disrupts select committeeA member of the public has momentarily derailed a parliamentary select committee.20 Mar 11:47 PM
