Identity

In the early 20th Century more than half the Swiss living in New Zealand lived in Taranaki; now a new generation is celebrating its Swiss heritage by taking up the traditional alpine instrument. Audio

The rainbow community faces homelessness at a significantly higher rate than other New Zealanders, new research shows.

Drivers' licence photos will not be run through the One Time Identity facial recognition system unless a person chooses it, the Transport Agency says.

The Human Rights Commission is urging police to address their treatment of transgender people after an officer broke a woman's ankle and misgendered her in reports.

Government agencies have a facial recognition system set up to share drivers' licence photos with the Covid-19 vaccine passport scheme.

Wellington Ballroom put queer liberation and joy at the forefront of their Matariki celebrations by holding the first locally led vogue ball.

Auckland Pride have announced a three month artist residency as a part of Te Tīmatanga - a Takatāpui arts festival that runs throughout Pride Month.

Local agreements around the controversial practice of state agencies uplifting babies are being developed across the country.

People celebrating US Pride events have expressed outrage at the Supreme Court's overturning of the constitutional right to abortion, and a wave of anti-transgender laws.

A Nelson man has criticised a "gay juggernaut" and "leftist ideologues" as he refuses to obey a ban on conversion therapy.

It's time to strut down the runway and hold a pose for the judges - Wellington Ballroom are holding the first locally led vogue ball, titled The Fictional Ball, this weekend.

Trans women face several disadvantages as athletes and more research is needed before deciding if they should be allowed to compete in female events, a transgender academic says. Audio

The ruling follows global swimming's decision to restrict trans athletes' participation at the elite level.