Day: September 15, 2014

Sep 15
Hurricane Bianca Storms Auckland!

Aucklanders were roaring with laughter last night as Ru Paul’ Drag Race season six winner Bianca Del Rio hit the stage for her sold out show on K’road’s Encore Bar and Cabaret.  Arriving after only a short delay in a grey track pant suit, Bianca Del Rio was quickly ushered past the adoring swarms to […]

Sep 15
Welsh Photographer “Blinded” in Homophobic Petrol Attack

20 year old gay photographer Tyler George Maddick has had petrol thrown over him in a homophobic attack. Maddick, a local resident of  Swansea, south Wales, had been out to drinks with friends late last thursday night when walking home a car drew up alongside him and the occupants called him a “faggot.” Maddick talking to walesonline describes […]

Sep 15
Steamworx and Rush Bar close, events moved to Ivy and Fringe

After almost two years running a vibrant community bar and sex-on-site venue, owners Aaron King and Dion Leslie have decided to close the doors. The closure comes at the end of negotiations with the landlord, after a substantial hike in rent.  Aaron (left) and Dion (right) wish to thank the community for their support of […]

Sep 15
Foodie Bites: Get Fishy

Alexia is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. We recently checked out new Herne Bay local, Fishsmith, and loved what we found. It’s the first time we’ve ever been stumped as to what to have in a chippy! They do all kinds of wonderful extras such as fish and prawn wontons, […]