New Zealand'I want to get out now': Violent offender's prison term to stretch beyond 20 yearsHoki Matete was the first woman to be given preventive detention for serious violence.07 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandFree speech or hate speech? Watch the debate on The Elephant The Elephant is an online video series about the controversial topics we often avoid. 26 Nov 04:03 PM
New ZealandThe Elephant | When does free speech become hate speech?The Elephant covers both sides of the story.Watch26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAni O'Brien: IOC moving toward ban on transgender athletes is a moment of truth18 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘We believe in inclusion’: Wellington Pride faces tribunal over group’s ban from festival05 Nov 06:43 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast special: Killer’s diary exposes truth she cannot speak 29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWestland's Grant poised to become NZ's second transgender mayor - and its oldest12 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
OpinionJanet McAllister: Auckland Women's Centre is 50 – do we dare celebrate amid attacks on rights?OPINION: The centre has survived disco, Rogernomics and grunge to reach menopause.14 Sep 05:00 PM
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
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
SportRule change blocks Kiwi trans darts player from women’s eventsThe WDF has amended the rules and created an 'open' category featuring mainly men.19 Aug 08:09 AM
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
Rugby SevensFormer Australian sevens star returns to rugby after transitioningEllia Green won Olympic gold in 2016 and had a brief stint with the Warriors NRLW side.22 Jun 07:00 AM
WorldTom Felton faces backlash for supporting J.K. Rowling at Tony AwardsThe actor supported J.K. Rowling at the Tony Awards, sparking an online backlash.10 Jun 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperOpinion: Women's rugby match challenges trans inclusion bansA sevens match in Oslo featured cis women against trans women.07 Jun 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentGarage stories: Comedian Courtney Dawson’s baby sister steps into the limelightThe youngest in a family of performers is about to make her debut with Black Grace.30 May 09:00 PM
CricketTrans women banned from women's cricket in England and WalesThe ECB instead allows transgender women to play in open and mixed cricket matches.03 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandDefining 'woman': UK court ruling prompts debate on sex and gender in NZ NZ First proposed a bill to define 'woman' and 'man' biologically in law.27 Apr 07:00 PM
WorldAnti-trans posts pass muster under Meta’s new hate-speech rulesThe controversial posts were reshared on TikTok, sparking widespread debate.24 Apr 03:19 AM
PoliticsWhat is a woman? NZ First wants to clarify to avoid 'woke ideology'Winston Peters said the legislation was about 'ensuring a focus on biology'.21 Apr 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rightsOPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters turns 80: Why the Deputy PM is unlikely to quit anytime soon Peters' birthday is one of the major political moments of the week. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon calls Green MP Doyle’s social media language ‘inappropriate’, threats of violence ‘unacceptable’Chlöe Swarbrick said there were 'real world threats' against the MP and their whānau.31 Mar 01:42 AM
WorldUS trans pilot targeted by false crash claimsJo Ellis now carries a gun due to threats from false crash claims.03 Mar 02:58 AM
EntertainmentTrans actress slams US passport change under Trump'This is the first time this has happened to me since I changed my gender marker.'23 Feb 02:18 AM
World‘See you in court’: Trump and Governor clash over transgender athlete banTrump’s order allows agencies to deny funds to schools that allow transgender athletes.22 Feb 05:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Fuelled by hatred' - Teenager concussed after violent Destiny Church Rainbow protestA 16-year-old girl attending a sports event was assaulted during the vicious melee.16 Feb 06:30 AM