EntertainmentJ.K. Rowling and Elon Musk criticise arrest of Graham LinehanThe Free Speech Union will fund his legal defence, calling it disproportionate.02 Sep 08:35 PM
New Zealand'A real worry': Chief Human Rights Commissioner says NZ has lost 'a sense of history'The commissioner says we are not dealing with the 'big-picture challenges' in NZ.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumLifestyle'Our angel': NZ egg donor helped five families have babies. Then they came to her weddingHow egg, sperm and embryo donations work in New Zealand – and why more donors are needed.25 Aug 09:01 PM
PremiumPoliticsA decision, a panic attack and a therapist: Grant Robertson on his toughest week17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The bright young legal minds rewriting the rules17 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandSky's the limit: Northland artists' creations illuminate NZ's tallest tower25 Jul 04:55 PM
Herald NOWGovt forces Sport NZ to ditch transgender guidelines as NZ First threatens funding cutWatch23 Jul 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'The 60s was a decade synonymous with love'A sizzling new take on the greatest love story of all time.04 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeen with anorexia's slow, lonely slide to death - what agencies knewHow can a young person starve alone while on the radar of social and health services?04 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldHow Orban’s effort to ban Pride backfiredHuge crowd protested for LGBTQ+ rights, hurting powerful PM ahead of elections next year.29 Jun 10:02 PM
New Zealand‘Causing incalculable harm’: Why experts say NZ must recognise femicide as a national crisisA new report highlights systemic issues, urging a shift to prevention over reaction.29 Jun 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna WaneVictor Rodger's play Black Faggot, was groundbreaking - how relevant is it today?'I forbade my mother from seeing it. There's a lot of sex talk in the show.'20 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ teen starves to death alone in emergency accommodation Vanessa, a 17-year-old with anorexia, died in a motel in January 2023.11 Jun 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Safe, supported': 200 schools rally for Schools’ Pride Week despite protest fearsActivities include rainbow bracelet making and colourful mufti days.03 Jun 02:06 AM
New Zealand'Disheartened, angry': Auckland high school cancels LGBTQ+ event after threats“Events like Lil Gay Out are not just social gatherings—they are lifelines."21 May 06:02 AM
New ZealandDoctors 'stoked' with new HIV self-test vending machine The latest HIV self-test vending machine has been set up at a Queenstown medical centre. 19 May 11:32 PM
WorldAustralian police arrest dozens over LGBTQ dating app-linked assaultsThirty people, mostly teens, were arrested in Australia for attacks via dating apps.09 May 04:02 AM
LifestyleOn The Up: Is an HIV-free future in sight for NZ? Burnett Foundation's new boss thinks soNew diagnoses are on a downward trend, and zero transmission targets have been set.07 May 08:00 AM
Entertainment'Deeply missed': Reality star dead days after health setbackShe passed away days after having her leg amputated due to a severe infection.28 Apr 01:32 AM
New ZealandDefining 'woman': UK court ruling prompts debate on sex and gender in NZ NZ First proposed a bill to define 'woman' and 'man' biologically in law.27 Apr 07:00 PM
Travel newsUS travel caution: Eight Kiwis detained at border since NovemberTravellers are told to check they meet entry requirements.25 Apr 04:50 AM
WorldAnti-trans posts pass muster under Meta’s new hate-speech rulesThe controversial posts were reshared on TikTok, sparking widespread debate.24 Apr 03:19 AM
PoliticsWhat is a woman? NZ First wants to clarify to avoid 'woke ideology'Winston Peters said the legislation was about 'ensuring a focus on biology'.21 Apr 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rightsOPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.18 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldUK teachers union seeks clarity on trans rules for single-sex schoolsA recent Supreme Court ruling resulted in a grey area on student admissions.18 Apr 12:43 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters turns 80: Why the Deputy PM is unlikely to quit anytime soon Peters' birthday is one of the major political moments of the week. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
World'Cannot be trusted': White House on reporters using pronounsPress secretary says she won't engage with reporters listing pronouns in emails.10 Apr 06:51 AM
BusinessUS pilot sues influencer over false claims in fatal chopper, jet crashThe influencer accused her of causing the crash in Washington, killing 67 people.10 Apr 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's big opportunity amid tariff chaosOPINION: If the PM wants to prove he's a true leader, now's the time to do it. 10 Apr 12:42 AM
PoliticsUnclear whether Doyle returning to Parliament this coming week, Greens have no updateThe MP spent this week elsewhere after receiving threats.06 Apr 02:00 AM