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UK: FA Issues Misconduct Charge to Spurs After Alleged Homophobic Chants
The Football Association (FA) has charged Tottenham Hotspur due to alleged homophobic chants made by their fans during a Premier League match against Manchester...
Trump Set to Appoint First Openly Gay Secretary of State: Ric Grenell
President-elect Donald Trump appears poised to make history by potentially appointing Ric Grenell, a fiercely conservative diplomat and the first openly gay person to...
Brazilian Football Federation Defends LGBTQ+ Players’ Right to Self-Expression
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) recently issued a statement affirming the rights of gay and LGBTQ+ footballers to self-expression, following criticism that surfaced after...
How did LGBTQ+ Americans vote in the 2024 U.S. Presidential election?
According to exit polls, the majority of LGBTQ+ voters supported Vice President Kamala Harris, continuing a trend seen in previous elections. Despite President-elect Donald...
Trans And Pregnant: The Kiwi Documentary Set To Change Hearts & Minds
Oliver Hall talks to the stars and director of the new Kiwi documentary Trans And Pregnant, which follows a trans/cis gay male couple’s pregnancy...
Kween Of The Mother Tucking World
South Auckland-raised Kween Kong was not only a top-three finalist on Drag Race Down Under Season Two but recently reached the finals once again...
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Trump Set to Appoint First Openly Gay Secretary of State: Ric Grenell
President-elect Donald Trump appears poised to make history by potentially appointing Ric Grenell, a fiercely conservative diplomat and the first openly gay person to...
Trans And Pregnant: The Kiwi Documentary Set To Change Hearts & Minds
Oliver Hall talks to the stars and director of the new Kiwi documentary Trans And Pregnant, which follows a trans/cis gay male couple’s pregnancy...
Kween Of The Mother Tucking World
South Auckland-raised Kween Kong was not only a top-three finalist on Drag Race Down Under Season Two but recently reached the finals once again...
ARTS AND CULTURE
Kween Of The Mother Tucking World
South Auckland-raised Kween Kong was not only a top-three finalist on Drag Race Down Under Season Two but recently reached the finals once again...
Remembering Us In The Real World Starts On Screen
Elijah Luke Michel discusses the need for trans recognition, remembrance and role modelling in film and television as Transgender Day of Remembrance approaches (Wednesday...
The Gender Agenda: Declassifying Gender Identities for Rangatahi Across Aotearoa
A fresh, punk-rock docuseries is gearing up to launch just in time for Transgender Awareness Week. The Gender Agenda, an audacious exploration of gender...
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Optimise Your Pool For An Extended Swimming Season
A pool is not only a pleasure, it’s an investment. So make sure yours is kept in tip-top condition with Poolwerx.
We hadn’t been looking...
More New Zealand Queer History
Historian Gareth Watkins highlights October dates as significant for our queer communities.
6 October 1874
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of...
Auckland’s Lateshift Celebrates 35 Years In Business
Lateshift owner/operator Craig Oakley chats to YOUR ex about managing his business through changing times and 35 years of providing a successful community service.
Tell...
EVENTS
New Zealand’s Novembers To Remember
Historian Gareth Watkins highlights November dates that are significant for New Zealand’s rainbow communities.
1 November 1944
Activist Ralph Knowles was born in Dunedin. From an...
Aotearoa, Prepare for Troye Sivan’s Electrifying Return – Mark Your Calendars!
Prepare yourself for a night to remember as Troye Sivan takes the stage on Monday, 2 December 2024, at Auckland’s Spark Arena. Experience the...
GiveOUT Day Returns for 2024 to Boost LGBTQIA+ Charities Across Aotearoa
The Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust is excited to announce our annual fundraising campaign is right around the corner! This peer-to-peer funding platform is...
OPINION
Remembering Us In The Real World Starts On Screen
Elijah Luke Michel discusses the need for trans recognition, remembrance and role modelling in film and television as Transgender Day of Remembrance approaches (Wednesday...
Trump vs. Harris: LGBTQ+ Rights in the Spotlight on Election Day
As Americans head to the polls to pick the next President of the United States, YOUR ex takes a look at both candidates and...
Puberty Blockers: Understanding A Controversial Conversation
Eli Luke Michel ‘thinks of the children’ and discusses the medication subscribed to trans kids entering puberty.
“Won’t somebody please think of the children?!” It’s...
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Win a WOW Presents Plus Three-Month Subscription!
WOW Presents Plus, the exclusive streaming hub for the global Drag Race franchise and hundreds of WOW Original series, is giving you the chance...
Enter to Win The Herb Farm’s Love & Calm Bundles
To celebrate last month’s Palmy Drag Fest, Palmerston North’s natural skincare and aromatherapy brand, The Herb Farm, is offering a luxurious prize pack giveaway!...
Win One of Two Auckland Rainbow Parade T-Shirts!
Auckland's Rainbow Parade is back on Saturday, 15 February! To celebrate, we’re giving away two of the event's limited-edition signature t-shirts in your choice...
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Australia Awaits: Qantas Sale, Return Flights from $549
Ready for an Australian getaway to reconnect with loved ones or explore sun-kissed cities? Now is the perfect time, as Qantas is offering amazing...
Brisbane: Queensland’s Sexy Capital Has Us Ready To Melt!
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...
Unveiling the Heart of LGBTQ History: A Journey Through San Francisco’s Castro District
The vibrant and storied Castro District in San Francisco is more than just a neighbourhood; it is the beating heart of LGBTQ history and...