TalanoaKiwi fa’afafine take top three spots in Samoan pageantAnnie Kaio was the star of the show as the Kiwis completed a clean sweep.18 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandGovt ban on sex ed a move back to the 'dark ages', educator saysThere are concerns about teaching variability, age appropriateness and parental consent.18 Dec 11:01 PM
World'Dramatic shift': Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couplesThe radical shift in policy is aimed at making the church more inclusive.18 Dec 08:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Head boy comes out as gay during powerful school prizegiving speechHarry Dynes hopes others will take inspiration from his speech.18 Dec 05:00 AM
EntertainmentAcclaimed Aussie comedy film showcases the Christmas spirit DownunderDirector Madeleine Dyer has been surprised and humbled by reactions to the film.17 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandWhy Auckland Museum pulled the pin on hosting a hit Harry Potter exhibitionHow a group of committed staff convinced Auckland Museum to turn away a major exhibit.12 Dec 10:00 PM
Entertainment'Surviving was a struggle’: Luke Evans opens up about childhood bullying"I was a gay kid with nobody to talk to."12 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZME wins Diversity and Inclusion Leadership award for Te Rito journalism projectTe Rito is a 12-month journalism cadetship programme aimed at increasing diversity.06 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBillie Eilish slams Variety for ‘outing’ her as queer during red carpet chatThe star had previously said she was 'physically attracted' to women.05 Dec 06:22 AM
World'Catastrophic': Russia effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark rulingThe court labelled the LGBTQ movement as 'extremist' and banned it.30 Nov 09:28 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Pride Week to end with wedding bellsIt was hoped the wedding would become a regular part of future pride weeks.13 Nov 03:35 AM
WorldPope forcibly removes leading conservative US bishopBishop Joseph Strickland is a conservative who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff.11 Nov 08:38 PM
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LifestyleNZ’s poet laureate Chris Tse on his search for identity as a queer Chinese Kiwi“Someone came up to me in tears… it freaked me out.”29 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandWinning photographer on 10 years documenting society’s most vulnerableOver 8000 entries were culled to just 13 winners in NZ Geographic photo awards.27 Oct 09:00 AM
New ZealandLeaflet opposing Auckland school's pronoun policy dropped into letterboxesThe mother said it was leaflets like this that harmed children.25 Oct 04:48 AM
LifestyleJK Rowling would 'happily' go to jail over her anti-trans viewsThe Harry Potter writer has long been embroiled in controversy for trans-phobic comments.20 Oct 10:22 PM
EntertainmentJada Pinkett Smith addresses rumours of swinging and husband's sexualityThe Hollywood heavyweight's tell-all tour continues.15 Oct 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Bowie took forever to get his makeup off' - Robert Lord DiariesRobert Lord was New Zealand’s first internationally successful playwright.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandProtest groups clash during trans rights activist's court hearingAnti-transgender rights campaigners were met by counter-protesters in St Patrick's Square as trans rights activist Eliana Rubashkyn's court hearing took place. Video / Jason Oxenham / NZ HeraldWatch20 Sep 02:02 AM
Crime‘Dildo precedent?’ Protester who poured juice on Posie Parker tries to get assault charge tossedThe juice was spilled during a tense protest at Auckland’s Albert Park.20 Sep 01:02 AM
New ZealandPolice preparing for second Posie Parker protestPolice speaking with Parker's representatives on safety plans after chaos of first rally.15 Sep 04:41 AM
EntertainmentOn the set of Our Flag Means Death with Taika WaititiDominic Corry visits the set of Waititi's show to see the cast in action.12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Trans Kiwis, young and old, tell their storiesBrady Peeti goes in search of the trans history of Aotearoa.04 Sep 03:37 AM
WorldMississippi Democrat to become the state’s first gay lawmakera 38-year-old realtor from Byram31 Aug 03:47 AM
EntertainmentElton John rushed to hospital after fallThe Rocket Man's family holiday was interrupted by health concerns.28 Aug 07:39 PM
TalanoaSamoan-Kiwi actor on debut film and playing a gay manActor Nick Afoa hopes his new role will help start conversations and bring healing.26 Aug 05:05 AM
New ZealandTransGenerations episode eight: BradyTransGenerations host Brady Peeti nervously returns to Timaru, where she lived as a teenager.Watch25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBay author captures global audience with YA novelJax Calder is an Amazon best-seller in teen and YA LGBTQIA+ fiction.25 Aug 12:02 AM
TravelLGBTQIA+ Kiwis feel less safe travelling, new study suggestsHowever, one company hopes to offer a safe space for rainbow travellers.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ popular destination for same-sex marriages, decade after law changeSame-sex couples have come from as far away as the UK to get married in Aotearoa.18 Aug 09:38 PM
New ZealandTransGenerations episode seven: ShaneelAfter a speech in Parliament went viral, Shaneel, a transgender activist, fought for conversion therapy to be banned in New Zealand. Video / NZHeraldWatch18 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleUnearthed letter reveals Barack Obama imagined having sex with menThe previously redacted letter was written 40 years ago to an ex-girlfriend.14 Aug 12:00 AM
WorldMurder at petrol station as men ‘cut loose’ to Beyoncé for social mediaSuspect, charged with hate crime, may argue self-defence in professional dancer’s death.13 Aug 12:30 AM
