OpinionWhy the puberty blockers ban marks a politicised shift in healthcare decisionsPuberty blockers pause unwanted physical changes, not mental health issues.23 Nov 06:36 PM
New ZealandSix people charged over violent Destiny Church-linked pride protest are namedThe protest erupted during a storytime event at Te Atatū library.20 Nov 08:25 PM
Breakers'Don’t agree with the decision': Major Breakers sponsor on pride jersey controversyThe NBL club and players have been criticised for deciding not to wear a pride jersey.19 Nov 06:51 PM
Breakers NRL’s first openly gay player labels NZ Breakers ‘cowards’ over pride jersey snub18 Nov 07:21 PM
New Zealand'Hawke’s Bay can be tough’: Play puts spotlight on trans life in regional NZ08 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldFrench first lady Brigitte Macron has 'deep anxiety' over claims she's a man, daughter says28 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandWestland's Grant poised to become NZ's second transgender mayor - and its oldestJacquie Grant leads the race by just 64 votes over Helen Lash.12 Oct 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Insulted and belittled': Top journalist ejected from Pride festival v lesbian group tribunal hearingMedia allowed to cover long-running dispute at tribunal; why was this reporter barred?12 Oct 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Sorry Robert': Mayor accused of 'outburst' at rival at election forumTania Tapsell and Robert Lee also expressed opposite views on Rainbow Storytimes. 26 Sep 03:00 AM
Entertainment'No world' where I'd cancel her: Why Harry Potter actress remains indebted to authorJK Rowling has continued to voice opposition to gender-affirming policies.25 Sep 09:38 PM
EntertainmentEllen DeGeneres sued over California crash that left woman injuredCourt papers say the plaintiff suffered serious injuries and ongoing costs.14 Sep 12:36 AM
Entertainment'Felt like I was drowning': Star's tough Shortland Street startPeter Burman says he quickly learned that rejection was a big part of acting. 09 Sep 03:43 AM
EntertainmentLinehan faces court over alleged harassment of transgender activistThe writer denies charges of harassment and criminal damage.05 Sep 12:39 AM
WellingtonNZ's 'queer Mecca' adopts official rainbow action planThe city has the highest proportion of LGBTIQ+ people at 11.3%.04 Sep 04:58 AM
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
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'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
Lifestyle‘Clock it’: We’re all finger-clapping wrongBallroom community seeks recognition as finger claps go mainstream.24 Aug 08:33 PM
World'I want my rights': Park ranger fired after hanging pride flagThe 20-metre-wide flag was hung on El Capitan by a group of climbers.21 Aug 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsA decision, a panic attack and a therapist: Grant Robertson on his toughest weekIn his new book Grant Robertson describes experiencing anxiety for the first time17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The bright young legal minds rewriting the rulesOPINION: I'm leaving Aotearoa for New York after 270 legal columns.17 Aug 03:00 AM
LifestyleUS family move to NZ for trans daughter in ‘escape plan’ from Trump policies'This was the right decision and this was the right move for us.'11 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandSky's the limit: Northland artists' creations illuminate NZ's tallest towerRangatahi from Te Kowhai Print Trust will see their art projected onto the Sky Tower.25 Jul 04:55 PM
Herald NOWGovt forces Sport NZ to ditch transgender guidelines as NZ First threatens funding cutReaction to the Government's decision to ditch transgender guidelines as NZ First threatens to cut funding.Watch23 Jul 07:19 PM
WorldTexas family seeks 'spiritual asylum' in Russia for conservative lifestyleRussia offers a 'shared values' visa to individuals from 47 countries.07 Jul 12:39 AM
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