World'I don’t blame her': Mum of murdered trans teen wants to meet family of killer'I’d like to understand more about how their life was, and what they went through.'04 Feb 09:03 PM
WorldTwo killers of transgender teen in UK sentenced for ‘sadistic’ murderThe horrific murder of the transgender teen shocked the nation.02 Feb 08:57 PM
EntertainmentReview: Sparkling new Kiwi series The Boy, The Queen and Everything in BetweenThe new drama from Takatāpui legend Ramon Te Wake is as sprawling as its title.02 Feb 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelOvercoming the fear of travelling to destinations with anti-LGBTQ lawsWhen it comes to travel, being out and getting out can sometimes be at odds.19 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentGraham Norton: ‘Getting stabbed was awful but it changed my life for the better’I lost half my blood but ‘I’m alive. I’m good. I’m golden.'08 Jan 01:26 AM
LifestyleKiwi mum reveals husband's unwavering support as she fell in love with a womanInside the life of a non-monogamous couple.05 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldJail time, lawsuit and apologies after ‘almost naked’ party of Russian elitesThe recent party has provoked a scandal.29 Dec 01:06 AM
OpinionJaime LythOpinion: Is banning transgender women in sports even a pressing issue?OPINION: Are the Govt's priorities correct in banning trans athletes from sports?21 Dec 01:47 AM
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
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: What's so offensive about the prefix 'cis'?OPINION: Elon Musk tweeted that the prefix cis 'is a heterosexual slur'.04 Nov 04:00 PM
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