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27/08/2024

We discover Visit Queensland, Australia's capital Brisbane's Arts, foodie and q***r scenes, in anticipation for October's Melt Festival.

When considering a trip across the pond to experience some big city energy, it’s easy to only consider two options, but Oliver Hall discovers Brisbane is brimming with arts, foodie and q***r scene…

27/08/2024

MA Russian consumer protection official has claimed that Mpox won’t be a problem for the country due to its “traditional values” – specifically, its hostility towards LGBTQ+ individuals.

A Russian consumer protection official has claimed that mpox (monkeypox) won’t be a problem for the country due to its “traditional values” – specifically, its hostility to…

26/08/2024

The q***r women behind, We Were Dangerous, writer Maddie Dai and director Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, discuss the personal inspirations behind this timely tale.

The q***r women behind, We Were Dangerous, writer Maddie Dai and director Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, discuss the personal inspirations behind this timely tale of autonomy, freedom and independent …

26/08/2024

Craig Young explores the legislation intended to reform New Zealand’s surrogacy laws.

This legislation is intended to reform New Zealand’s surrogacy legislation. Specifically, it ensures greater security for the prospective parents who agree to a surrogacy arrangement, includ…

26/08/2024

In a disheartening act of vandalism, approximately 29 Winter Pride NZ-branded flags were removed across Queenstown just days before the festival.

In a disheartening act of vandalism, approximately 29 Winter Pride-branded flags were removed or stolen across Queenstown just days before the ten days of celebration kickoff. These flags, install…

21/08/2024

Spankie Jackzon, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, talks grand ambitions and bringing her solo show to Palmy Drag Fest.

Sitting in her parents’ lounge in Fielding, with a vibrant wall of drag costumes behind her, Spankie Jackzon, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 2, reflects on her whir…

20/08/2024

Historian Gareth Watkins highlights August dates that are significant for Aotearoa’s LGBTQ+ communities.

Historian Gareth Watkins highlights August dates that are significant for Aotearoa’s LGBTQ+ communities. 24 August 1976 The NZ Truth tabloid newspaper began a 6-week campaign to publicly out Natio…

20/08/2024

Giapo Grazioli discusses the journey that led to Cherlato, his ice cream truck collaboration with legendary gay icon Cher!

Gianpaolo Grazioli (Giapo) discusses the journey that led to Cherlato, his ice cream truck collaboration with legendary gay icon Cher. Last year, iconic Auckland ice cream parlour Giapo ‘expanded’…

19/08/2024

Dr Stephen Rainbow has been appointed head of the Human Rights Commission. Craig Young assesses what the appointment of a centre-right gay man means for the commission.

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has appointed Dr Stephen Rainbow as head of the anti-discrimination Human Rights Commission. Craig Young assesses what the appointment of a centre-right gay man, me…

16/08/2024

Click here to take Dick Richards’ Dating Quiz and find out!

Take Dick Richards’ Dating Quiz to find out! Dating Fatigue: It’s more regular than the common flu and can affect us for years. It can influence our moods and our outlook on what our future could …

16/08/2024

Many people believe beginning hormone replacement therapy and undergoing surgery will fix everything in their lives. The reality is not always the case, says Eli Luke Michel.

Many trans people believe beginning hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and undergoing surgery will make everything in their lives better. Unfortunately, the reality is not always the case, says Eli…

15/08/2024

Grammy Award-winning rock ensemble Greta Van Fleet is set to make a dynamic return to New Zealand as part of their Starcatcher World Tour at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Friday 30 August.

Grammy Award-winning rock ensemble Greta Van Fleet is set to make a dynamic return to New Zealand as part of their Starcatcher World Tour. The band will grace Auckland’s Spark Arena on 30 Au…

15/08/2024

Missed out on URGE’s Locker Room Party?! You can still get that unique URGE experience at Christchurch’s A Rolling Stone on 5 October, Auckland’s G.A.Y on 27 October at Auckland’s Phoenix on 9 November for URGE’s 27th Birthday!

Missed out on URGE’s Locker Room Party?! You can still get that unique URGE experience at Christchurch’s A Rolling Stone on 5 October, Auckland’s G.A.Y on 27 October at Auckland&…

14/08/2024

Click here to enter our giveaway draw!

Each pack includes a variety of premium grooming tools: Stratton’s Digbeth Pocket Comb, Winterbourne 100% Boar Bristle Beard Brush, Curzon 100% Boar Bristle Compact Beard Brush, Newhall Flick Comb…

14/08/2024

Jessie Lewthwaite is a rare masc-lesbian, swimming in a sea of femme sapphics. So what’s a masc-attracted girl to do?

Jessie Lewthwaite is a rare masc-lesbian swimming in a sea of femme sapphics. So what’s a masc-attracted girl to do? Walking down the stairs into the basement club, I am confronted with a sea of w…

14/08/2024

Urge Events' Locker Room took over K Road’s Phoenix on Saturday 10 August for the annual fundraiser for the NZ Falcons RFC.

URGE Locker Room took over K Road’s Phoenix venue on Saturday 10 August for the annual fundraiser for the Falcons Rugby Team. The sexy Locker Room vibes were enhanced with beats from DJs Tor…

13/08/2024

Palmy Drag Fest celebrates everything drag! Taking over Palmerston North from 2 to 6 October, featuring Aotearoa’s largest drag show at the Regent on Broadway on Saturday, 5 October.

Palmy Drag Fest is New Zealand’s premier festival celebrating everything drag! This vibrant event will take over Palmerston North from 2 to 6 October, featuring Aotearoa’s largest drag show …

13/08/2024

Winter Pride NZ turns 21 this month with ten days of celebrations in Queenstown from Thursday 22 August to Sunday 1 September. Here are YOUR EX’s picks of the festival’s must-attend events:

Winter Pride turns 21 this month! Chase away the winter blues with ten days of celebrations in Queenstown from Thursday, 22 August, to Sunday, 1 September. Here are YOUR ex’s picks of the festival…

12/08/2024

Opening nationwide on Thursday, 22 August, (following its debut at the New Zealand International Film Festival) is the SXSW Special Jury Prize winner We Were Dangerous.

Opening nationwide on Thursday, 22 August, following its debut at the New Zealand International Film Festival, is the SXSW Special Jury Prize winner We Were Dangerous. This film tells the story of…

12/08/2024

Hohou te Rongo Kahukura - Outing Violence's report card says the government is failing to prevent violence against Takataapui and Rainbow communities.

The Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura report card is giving the government at ‘F’ when it comes to preventing violence for Takataapui and Rainbow communities. “Flunking the government didn& #8217…

12/08/2024

FUN HOME, the q***rest of q***r musicals opened at The Court Theatre on Saturday 10 August...
If you only see one musical this year - make sure it's FUN HOME!

FUN HOME, the q***rest of q***r musicals opened at The Court Theatre on Saturday 10 August. Magnificently directed by Kathleen Burns, FUN HOME, deals with heavy thought-provoking topics like comin…

12/08/2024

Elton John and David Furnish top the list of the wealthiest LGBTQ+ celebrity couples, with a combined net worth of $700 million.

Elton John and David Furnish top the list of the wealthiest LGBTQ+ celebrity couples, with an astounding combined net worth of $700 million. Elton John alone holds a personal fortune of $650 milli…

09/08/2024

Craig Young takes a closer look at Winston Peters' new-found fascination with women’s sports and rainbow communities.

Craig Young takes a closer look at Winston Peters new-found fascination with women’s sports and transgender communities. When it comes to substantive issues relating to trans communities, Winston …

09/08/2024

G.A.Y ’s GEARED party celebrated the 2nd birthday of Leather Up!

G.A.Y Auckland’s GEARED party celebrated to the second birthday of Leather Up Auckland, with sexy beats by DJ Ryan Borne setting the perfect mood for the night. Leather Up is a Leather-focus…

09/08/2024

Celebrate the arrival of spring and join Auckland Museum for the highly anticipated return of Auckland's most beloved singles event, Mingle at the Museum.

Celebrate the arrival of spring and join us for the highly anticipated return of Auckland’s most beloved singles event, Mingle at the Museum. This year, Auckland Museum is thrilled to introd…

07/08/2024

Synthony, the show that combines EDM DJs with live vocalists and the 48-piece Auckland Philharmonia, took over Auckland’s Spark Arena on Saturday 3 August.

Synthony, the show that combines EDM DJs with live vocalists and the 48-piece Auckland Philharmonia, took over Auckland’s Spark Arena on Saturday 3 August with a special Pride edition, Synth…

01/08/2024

Dick Richards believes you need to confront your past to secure your future.

Dick Richards believes you need to confront your past to secure your future. You probably don’t remember, but a few years ago, we were fist-deep in a pandemic. Yes, I’m being facetious. It’s not s…

31/07/2024

Whether you’re living in the world’s coolest little capital or are visiting for a weekend – here are our picks of Wellington’s top bites.

Whether you’re living in the world’s coolest little capital or are visiting for a weekend of WearableArt – here are our picks of Wellington’s top bites. Ombra – Modelled on the canal-s…

31/07/2024

Man-hating le****ns aren’t a real thing, but lesbian-loving straight cis ‘lesbros’ are, and Jessie Lewthwaite wants more!

Man-hating le****ns aren’t a real thing, but lesbian-loving straight cis ‘lesbros’ are, and Jessie Lewthwaite wants more! Doing my patented butch dance, which I bust out when I haven’t had e…

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