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Trump moves to bar ‘transgender ideology’ from US military
US President also reinstated service members dismissed for refusing the Covid vaccine.

Trump administration directs US agencies to start firing diversity staff
It's the latest in a blitz of right-wing measures Trump has set upon his return to power.

Thai the knot: Hundreds to wed as Thailand's same-sex marriage law comes into force
Thailand will become the largest Asian nation by far to allow equal marriage.

'Grow a pair': Behind the scenes of the battle over transgender inclusion in community sports
Chris Bishop said he was keeping a 'watching brief' on the issue. A flood of emails ensued

‘Racist, Eurocentric mockery’: Criticism grows against Golden Globe-winning film
Emilia Pérez is facing backlash from various communities.

Jarrod Gilbert: This column is no more
OPINION: Frankly, they should have got rid of me sooner.

Olympic champions, Black Caps and Lawson: Behind the sporting highlights from the year
It's been a huge year for sport in New Zealand.

NZ's first non-binary MP presents maiden speech
Benjamin Doyle became a list MP based in Hamilton after Darleen Tana was ousted.

Transgender refugee seeks to overturn conviction for Posie Parker tomato juice assault
Pharmacist Eli Rubashkyn says she lost her job due to the high-profile incident.

Pope finds fervent fans among Indonesia’s transgender community
New York Times: Trans women in Jakarta celebrate Pope Francis' visit.

Opinion: Has the Olympics become too sexualised?
OPINION: Paris 2024 promised revolution, but social media's reaction suggested otherwise.

Outrage as Blake Lively repeatedly uses transphobic slur in resurfaced interviews
The star is under fire as old interviews come to light.

New human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusations
Stephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.

Editorial: Olympic debate over trans inclusion hits female boxers hard
Female boxers are being targeted by anti-transgender activists

Elon Musk said his trans child was ‘dead’ – she’s calling him out
Vivian Jenna Wilson, Musk’s estranged daughter, disputes his characterisation of her.

'OK pedophile’: Property company manager accused of sending ‘inappropriate’ emails to blogger
'I don’t do genital mutilation of minors,' a manager wrote, using work email.

Trans-exclusionary lesbian group files human rights case against Wellington Pride Festival
The case is scheduled to be heard by the tribunal next year.

Can a marriage survive a gender transition?
A partner’s gender transition doesn't necessarily mean a death sentence for a marriage.

'Ruined her life': Mum devastated after trans child barred from sports team
In Florida, students born male are not allowed to play on female sports teams.

Inside the Govt's decision to backtrack controversial trans athlete policy
How Sport NZ's guidance changed the game for trans athletes in New Zealand.

Woman's battle to change gender on Kiwi passport: 'I can proudly show as proof'
Unlike New Zealand, Thai law only recognises the sex of a person at birth.