EntertainmentSaturday Night Live hires first Black 'out' lesbian cast memberKnown as the 'brutally honest Southern lesbian', Punkie Johnson joins the SNL cast.19 Sep 12:49 AM
New Zealand'We are the lucky ones': NZ benefits from refugees - PMArdern lends her support to a group that aims to be a voice for the migrant community.18 Sep 09:02 PM
Lifestyle'Diversity journey': Kmart launches line of fashion dolls with disabilitiesKmart's new dolls are not your average fashion doll — and that's precisely the point.17 Sep 03:06 AM
Lifestyle'I Hate Men' sales boom in France after calls for banBook explores whether women "have good reason to detest men".12 Sep 02:16 AM
LifestyleUS university created segregated online 'cafes'Two Zooms, one for white students, one for students of colour.11 Sep 08:37 AM
New ZealandStudents get rights to gender identity and namesNew sex education guidelines say students can determine their gender identity and names.08 Sep 08:10 AM
Kahu'Embedded racism': TVNZ caves to pressure and includes Māori Party in debateTVNZ has accepted its criteria didn't consider parties contending Māori seats.07 Sep 10:41 PM
WorldBlack Lives Matter protester accidentally sets himself on fireA protester accidentally set himself alight with a molotov cocktail during protests in US.06 Sep 11:07 PM
LifestyleTransgender man's miracle baby after Covid diagnosisMaaike has made medical history twice, but not for the reason you'd expect.06 Sep 07:42 PM
LifestyleBar apologises after staff member's '**** off' response to drag queensThe Thirsty Whale says the sending of the message is now an "employment issue".06 Sep 05:22 PM
OpinionComment: What Pacific health equity must look likeCOMMENT: When it comes to Pacific people, the health system is not fit for purpose.04 Sep 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Zero tolerance for racism within our business'Hawke's Bay businesswoman caught up in political meme controversy02 Sep 09:51 PM
Kahu'Is that your slave?': Store owner accused of racially vilifying Māori customerMan alleges florist told him he was only angry because Black Lives Matter is "trendy".28 Aug 09:30 PM
EntertainmentJK Rowling returns humanitarian award amid transgender comments controversyStoush after Kerry Kennedy expressed "profound disappointment" at Rowling's comments.28 Aug 08:18 PM
New ZealandAuckland school bans teachers' use of racial slur after parents protestMinistry of Education is working with Race Relations Commissioner to set new guidelines.28 Aug 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Times are changing': Māori ward move 'massive' for TaurangaA challenge to the decision, however, is likely.25 Aug 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: A plea to engage with conspiracy theoristsCOMMENT: Extreme beliefs in everyday conversation should not be brushed aside.24 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleGrandmother angry after mum bought son dress to wear to preschool"My 4-year-old is very masculine but also loves pretty things".21 Aug 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Lack of diversity in science unmaskedCOMMENT: Research heroes are tackling the lack of diversity in scientific institutions.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy LGBTQ labels are more important than everCOMMENT: Labels of queerness are part of who LGBTQ people are, writes Lee Suckling.09 Aug 07:00 PM
EmploymentBullied for Asperger's but now a Covid-born jewellery successRatbag Jeweller Mackenzie Lyttle has a big future with his bespoke silversmith business.06 Aug 12:48 AM
Kahu'Structural racism': Academic decries Maori, Pasifika numbers in NZ scienceNew study again highlights 'glaringly low' numbers of Maori and Pacific scientists in NZ.04 Aug 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleLee Suckling: It's time to reclaim the word 'woke'"The use of woke as a derogatory judgement shall not be commandeered," writes Suckling.02 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Fabulous selection of books': New Conservative NZ post backfiresA Facebook post by the New Conservative Party has had an unexpected public response.26 Jul 12:16 AM
Media and marketingMan quits with brutal resignation letterAnother high-profile columnist has quit following an ongoing free-speech battle in US.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandReligion in schools survey slammed as 'biased'Survey suggests scrapping religious instruction but teaching about all religions.19 Jul 07:23 AM
Lifestyle'I feel strong': Sports Illustrated's first trans swimwear model makes debut"I feel inspired to fight, not just for me but for everyone that I represent," model says.10 Jul 08:10 PM
New Zealand'I was told being gay is a disease': Meet couple behind NZ's new gay churchMassey University religious experts say some churches are hostile to gay Christians.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTodd Muller used professional to crack into leader's office safeEvents played out in eventful first week when Muller took over as National Party leader.18 Jun 04:50 AM
EntertainmentThe Bachelor casts its first black leading manThe show is nearly two decades old but this is the first time it has a black lead.14 Jun 02:49 AM
EntertainmentRupert Grint takes stand against JK Rowling commentsRupert Grint has joint the choir of support for trans people following Rowling's comments.14 Jun 01:25 AM
New ZealandLeave home early: Rugby, Black Lives Matter rally to clog Auckland roadsProtests, rugby crowds, shopping ... level 1 means more traffic and crowds.13 Jun 11:13 PM
WorldHe ain't heavy, he's my brother: Protesters' powerful act goes viralAs two groups faced off, one man stepped in to help his injured rival.13 Jun 11:04 PM
Lifestyle'Took long enough': Band-Aid launches inclusive skin tone bandage rangeThe new line of Band-Aid bandages has received mixed reviews.13 Jun 10:28 PM
