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US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to halt transition care for inmates
The Supreme Court refused to pause care while the case proceeds.
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NZ backs IOC move to bar trans women from female Olympic events
Official said extensive consultation and expert input has informed new policy.
I’m the parent of a trans teen. I'm worried about a NZ puberty blocker ban
The High Court will review the puberty blocker ban on May 6.
First major US medical group opposes gender transition surgeries for youths
The society cited 'insufficient evidence' that benefits outweigh risks.
Behind the scenes: Who forced the Govt's call to dump transgender sports guidelines
NZ First flexed its coalition muscle but it's still not clear if any funding will be cut.
Trans athletes: US Supreme Court appears sceptical of arguments against bans
Several justices focused on whether transgender girls and women have a sports advantage.
'I want to get out now': Violent offender's prison term to stretch beyond 20 years
Hoki Matete was the first woman to be given preventive detention for serious violence.
Free speech or hate speech? Watch the debate on The Elephant
The Elephant is an online video series about the controversial topics we often avoid.
The Elephant | When does free speech become hate speech?
The Elephant covers both sides of the story.
Strongwoman champion disqualified after sex declaration dispute
Andrea Thompson is now set to be recognised as the rightful champion.
'Everyone is frightened': The Elephant debates what defines a woman
Dame Susan Devoy says she's changed her mind – if you identify as a woman, you can be one.
The Elephant | What is a woman?
The question “What is a woman?” has shifted from a simple definition to one of the most polarising social debates of our time.
Ani O'Brien: IOC moving toward ban on transgender athletes is a moment of truth
OPINION: The IOC is poised to ban trans women from competing in female Olympic events.
BBC host breached impartiality over ‘pregnant people’ remark
Broadcaster says Martine Croxall expressed ‘controversial view about trans people’.
‘We believe in inclusion’: Wellington Pride faces tribunal over group’s ban from festival
Lava: Members were distressed and hurt by the decision to cancel their stall at the fair.
A Moment In Crime podcast special: Killer’s diary exposes truth she cannot speak
Bronwyn Warwick’s prison diary exposes the day she became a killer – listen now.
Westland's Grant poised to become NZ's second transgender mayor - and its oldest
Jacquie Grant leads the race by just 64 votes over Helen Lash.
'Insulted and belittled': Top journalist ejected from Pride festival v lesbian group tribunal hearing
Media allowed to cover long-running dispute at tribunal; why was this reporter barred?
Janet 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.
J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk criticise arrest of Graham Linehan
The Free Speech Union will fund his legal defence, calling it disproportionate.
'I want my rights': Park ranger fired after hanging pride flag
The 20-metre-wide flag was hung on El Capitan by a group of climbers.
Rule change blocks Kiwi trans darts player from women’s events
The WDF has amended the rules and created an 'open' category featuring mainly men.
Sasha Borissenko: The bright young legal minds rewriting the rules
OPINION: I'm leaving Aotearoa for New York after 270 legal columns.
US 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.'