New ZealandMothballed gender self-ID law will pass 'this year'Minister for Women Jan Tinetti says the bill will pass into law this year.14 Mar 01:37 AM
New ZealandWellington Pride Festival to paint the town rainbow this monthDrag brunches, pool parties and marches with 'glamaphones' are coming to the capital.11 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelSydney Mardi Gras: Street party meets street protestThe Oxford Street parade was more of a street protest than street party.07 Mar 07:11 PM
New ZealandActivist confronts protestors at the Auckland Pride MarchActivist Shaneel Lal confronts protestors at the Auckland Pride March. Video / SuppliedWatch01 Mar 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGay woman shocked 200 times to 'cure' herShe received hundreds of electroconvulsive shocks, for being gay.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Auckland Pride Parade postponed on SaturdayQuestion marks hanging over the Lantern Festival.15 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandThe pride celebration continues despite Covid scareA Covid scare has not stopped a celebration of pride as they come out in thousands.14 Feb 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth Easther'Taught homosexuality was wrong, I went through a lot of tortured moments'Victor Rodger's adaptation of Hello Darkness will be performed at Auckland Pride Festival.01 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNetflix leads GLAAD Media AwardsThe online platform has often set the standard for nominations, this year is no different.29 Jan 11:04 PM
EntertainmentPandemic eats into LGBTQ representation on network TVLGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television has retreated slightly this season.17 Jan 12:00 AM
EntertainmentStar's character in Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy is bisexualThe Marvel Universe has revealed that one of its most popular characters is bisexual.15 Dec 05:58 AM
EntertainmentDC Comics debut new gender fluid characterNewest addition to a small nonbinary group of superheroes in the DC Comic world.09 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandWellington High School lockdown: Police speaking with two young peopleA student said an alleged would-be shooter targeted Wellington High online.26 Nov 12:20 AM
New Zealand'This is a real issue but no one talks about it': Sexuality at aged care facilitiesA gay dementia resident was discouraged from having any intimacy with his partner...19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorld's 'queerest' Parliament still has 'a long way' to go in terms of representationA new MP says Parliament still needs trans, intersex and non-binary representation.21 Oct 01:03 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand holds world title for the most LGBTQIA+ members in ParliamentNZ Parliament's rainbow community just got brighter.17 Oct 11:32 PM
WorldActivists in Japan petition for LGBT equality"In this country, equal rights for LGBT people are not guaranteed by law."15 Oct 11:09 PM
TravelAirline's small act of defiance that passengers won't getIt's a subtle change. Possibly less likely to be noticed by Japanese-speaking passengers.30 Sep 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSophie Ward: Model, gay icon, Booker nomineeTimes: Former Vogue cover girl made headlines for walking red carpet with her girlfriend.18 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldMan who blamed gay people for Covid gets virusLeading Ukrainian religious figure Patriarch Filaret has contracted coronavirus.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool takes stand against students' homophobic contentSchool criticises the actions of students who used homophobic language and images.08 Sep 08:46 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter three years attacking LGBTQ rights, Trump suddenly tries outreachNew York Times: LGBTQ advocates say the president has tried to divide their coalition.27 Aug 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherMartin King: 'Our eyes met across the car park and we've been together ever since'Winter Pride CEO Martin King advises on the best policy and practises around LGBT+ rights.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrans law change won't happen, Govt says. But hurdles could be removed without itBut the minister says some hurdles can be overcome without a law change.23 Jun 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA half-century on, an unexpected milestone for US LGBTQ rightsNew York Times: Latest ruling evidence yet of how American views have changed.15 Jun 08:54 PM
New Zealand'We were second class citizens': Same-sex couples reflect on Civil Union Act 15 years onThe Civil Union Act passed on April 26, 2005, divided NZ politics and society at the time.25 Apr 05:00 PM
VideoK Rd 'hate crime' attackers on filmWatch: Video emerges of K Rd rainbow crossing vandalism attack that police have slammed as a 'hate crime'. Video / @aucklandcitynight00Watch28 Mar 07:35 PM
New ZealandCook Island's Pride Day to fight homosexual banCook Islands LGBT community fights to have homosexuality removed from the Crimes Act.10 Mar 07:11 PM
New ZealandWhy police wouldn't walk couple home after homophobic attackPolice say there was a good reason.09 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandPride fun turns sour: Pair say cops refused to escort them after homophobic attack"She looked me in the eye and said: 'I'm not going to do that'."08 Mar 05:00 AM
LifestyleBrazil dancer breaks Carnival parade tabooTransgender dancer fulfils a dream of feminine beauty nearly three decades old.23 Feb 06:31 AM
EntertainmentAnita Wigl'it: What travel has taught meThe drag queen and TV presenter gives her tips on flying in style26 Jan 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Carry on the party!' - New Auckland PRIDE week emerges from police controversyA new Pride society is starting a Viaduct Marina event - and uniformed police are welcome.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: Let's face it - who really needs a man?COMMENT: The benefits of being in a relationship with a woman are numerous17 Jan 04:00 PM