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Civil unions last like any marriage

You are just as likely to live happily never after if you get hitched in a civil union as a traditional marriage in New Zealand.

Why Ryan Reynolds wants boyfriend for Deadpool

Ryan Reynolds is totally open to exploring Deadpool's pansexuality, and wouldn't "rule out" a boyfriend for the popular character.

Teen's bold response to homophobic aunt

A young woman's response to her aunt's reaction about her sexuality has won hearts across the internet.

Priceless reaction to same-sex proposal

A photo capturing a romantic same-sex marriage proposal has gone viral after the photographer recorded the reaction of a bystander.

Russia slams video game's 'gay propaganda'

Popular video game FIFA '17 has been accused of going against Russia's LGBT laws, and MPs are demanding change.

'Triggering' month sees OUTline calls rise

Calls to LGBT support service OUTline are the highest they've ever been.

'I've wanted to remove my breasts since I was 12'

Going to nightclubs is a rite of passage for many 18-year-olds. But for transgender man Jack Clark, it can be a minefield.

Mother sues daughter over gender treatment

An American woman is suing her own child for undergoing gender transition treatment.

Trio take show on the road

Sam Brooks, Geordie Holibar and Tim Earl will spend their early summer taking one of Brook's award-winning plays on an Auckland and North Island tour.

Lawsuit targets gay 'disorder' textbooks

A gay Chinese student activist is taking legal action against Ministry of Education over school textbooks describing homosexuality as a mental disorder.

Shortland Street star beats a bully

Shortland Street's first-ever transgender actor Tash Keddy has opened up on the role and the reaction he has received from the public.

Kiwi targeted by cyber bullies

Androgynous YouTube star Kris Fox reveals how he received regular attacks and death threats online.

First Bishop reveals he is gay - and in a relationship

The Bishop of Grantham has become the first in the Church of England to publicly say that he is gay - and in a relationship.

Ian McKellen: 'Gay men are more masculine'

Sir Ian McKellen claims he is still occasionally subjected to homophobic abuse but he doesn't let it bother him because he knows he's a macho man.

Star's sexuality blamed for father's suicide

Colton Haynes was told "my dad killed himself because he found out I was gay".

Herald Heroes: Morgan Butler, Rainbow Youth

This week we focus on Morgan Butler, a beautiful young kiwi woman from Rainbow Youth helping other young people find their place in the LGBT community.

LGBT artists define new normal

They're celebrating their gender identity like we really haven't seen before and it's we'll gladly get swept up in it.

What happens when a family reveals their secrets

You'd think we'd have seen a show like this before. But it's a perfect fit with the authenticity we demand from television now - even in sitcom land.