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Transgender women athletes
Chris Bishop
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to decide whether states may ban transgender students from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry.
Chris Bishop
Trans protest Dunedin
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 March 2025.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 March 2025.
Christopher Luxon
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announcing details of proposed gun law reforms on 11 November 2025.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon welcomes his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, to Auckland on 10 July 2026.
Hamilton High Court
Alofiana Khan-Pereira dives in to score. Wests Tigers v One NZ Warriors. NRL Rugby League, Campbelltown Sports Stadium, NSW, Australia, Friday 10th July 2026 Copyright Photo: David Neilson / www.photosport.nz