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“Lucky to Be Alive”: Drag Race Winner Venus Sherwood Alleges Police Abduction in Mexico
Venus Sherwood, winner of Canada’s Drag Race Season 4, has alleged she was violently detained and extorted by police in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In...
Heartstopper to Conclude with Feature Film on Netflix
Beloved queer drama Heartstopper is set to return one final time — not as a new season, but as a feature-length film that will...
WIN a Luxurious Mother’s Day High Tea Experience for You and Mum! 🎁
This Mother’s Day, we’re giving you the chance to treat your mum to an indulgent afternoon of music, elegance, and gourmet delights — on...
UK PM Backs Supreme Court Ruling That Defines Women by Biological Sex
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has signalled his support for the UK Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which clarifies that under the 2010 Equality Act,...
“If You Build It, They Will Come”: Trans Marathon Runner Pushes for Nonbinary Sports...
Cal Calamia is set to make history this weekend at the London Marathon, racing in the nonbinary division and marking the final chapter of...
Trump Administration Plans to Defund LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Line, Sparking Widespread Concern
A leaked draft budget has revealed that the Trump administration intends to cut federal funding for mental health support programs tailored to LGBTQ+ youth,...
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“Lucky to Be Alive”: Drag Race Winner Venus Sherwood Alleges Police Abduction in Mexico
Venus Sherwood, winner of Canada’s Drag Race Season 4, has alleged she was violently detained and extorted by police in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In...
“If You Build It, They Will Come”: Trans Marathon Runner Pushes for Nonbinary Sports...
Cal Calamia is set to make history this weekend at the London Marathon, racing in the nonbinary division and marking the final chapter of...
Joe Exotic Ties the Knot Again — This Time Behind Bars
Joe Exotic, the controversial star of Netflix’s Tiger King, has revealed that he is once again a married man — this time to fellow...
ARTS AND CULTURE
Heartstopper to Conclude with Feature Film on Netflix
Beloved queer drama Heartstopper is set to return one final time — not as a new season, but as a feature-length film that will...
Drag Race Season 17 Finale: And The Winner Is….
Editor's note: This article contains SPOILERS for the Season 17 finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
After weeks of fierce competition, jaw-dropping runway looks, and unforgettable...
American Psycho’s Director Says Film Was Gay Satire Calling Out ‘Wall Street Bros’
More than two decades after the release of American Psycho, the film's director and co-writer, Mary Harron, is speaking out against a growing group of...
LIFESTYLE
“If You Build It, They Will Come”: Trans Marathon Runner Pushes for Nonbinary Sports...
Cal Calamia is set to make history this weekend at the London Marathon, racing in the nonbinary division and marking the final chapter of...
“Bigger Than Football” Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij Sends Powerful Message with Trans Rights Tribute
Manchester City footballer Kerstin Casparij made a bold and emotional gesture in support of the transgender community, dedicating her goal to trans rights by...
🏡 Navigating Property Law with Confidence in a Shifting Market
As interest rates begin to ease, the property market is entering a period of renewed activity. Whether you're purchasing your first home, selling an...
EVENTS
✨Jonathan Van Ness to Dazzle Auckland in One-Night-Only Show✨
Beloved Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness is heading back to Aotearoa, bringing his unique mix of sparkle and soul to the stage. The...
Tasmania’s Sky Show: Sleep Under the Stars with Dr Matt Agnew
Booking.com is offering an unforgettable night under the stars, teaming up with astrophysicist and former Bachelor star Dr Matt Agnew for a stellar stay...
Prepare for Takeoff: Palmy Drag Fest 2025 Is Cleared for Departure
Fasten your seatbelts and secure your wigs—Palmy Drag Fest 2025 is cleared for departure! On Saturday, 4 October, New Zealand's premier drag extravaganza returns...
OPINION
Opinion: Free Speech or Defamation?
Craig Young laments on the campaign against Benjamin Doyle.
Stuff NZ has uncovered the identity of the individual fuelling online attacks against Green MP Benjamin...
The Quiet Progress of Trans Healthcare in Aotearoa
Despite anti-trans rhetoric dominating headlines, primary healthcare workers are embracing training and rejecting misinformation, proving that real change happens on the ground, says Jennifer...
Chemsex in Aotearoa: A Guide to Safer Practices
Body Positive’s Executive Director, Mark Fisher, explores the risks and realities of chemsex and ways to protect yourself.
Chemsex (or Party n Play) is a...
GIVEAWAYS
WIN a Luxurious Mother’s Day High Tea Experience for You and Mum! 🎁
This Mother’s Day, we’re giving you the chance to treat your mum to an indulgent afternoon of music, elegance, and gourmet delights — on...
✨ Win 1 of 3 Sets of BOOST LAB Silicone Patches – Wake Up...
Say goodnight to fine lines and hello to radiant skin! We're giving away 3 x Boost Lab Silicone Patch Packs — including both the...
🍫🥜 Win 1 of 10 Jars of Pic’s Chocolate Peanut Butter – The Ultimate...
Skip the eggs and treat yourself this Easter with Pic’s Chocolate Peanut Butter – a rich, indulgent blend of freshly roasted Hi Oleic peanuts...
TRAVEL
End of an Era: Sydney’s Iconic LGBTQ+ Club ARQ to Shut Its Doors for...
Sydney’s iconic ARQ Nightclub is set to shut its doors this month before a major rebrand, marking the end of an era for one...
Travel | Sexy Sydney Is More Than Just Mardi Gras
Just when you thought your Mardi Gras FOMO couldn’t get any worse, Australia’s LGBTQ+ Mecca keeps giving us reasons to return.
We start our stay...
Cynthia Erivo to Headline WorldPride DC 2025’s Saturday Night Concert
WorldPride DC 2025 has officially announced that Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo will headline the highly anticipated Saturday Night Street Festival and...