Day: November 17, 2015

Nov 17
Ask Agony Uncle Lisa: Three’s a Crowd?

Rainbow Counsellor Lisa Luke Michelle is here to help with your problems. Q My partner and I have been together for two years now, and recently he suggested we invite a mutual friend into the relationship. Our friend is a fab guy and we both adore him, but I feel dirty – like I’d be […]

Nov 17
Body Positive Board Releases Statement Saying They Have Ministry of Health Backing

The statement has been released just days prior to the organisation’s Special General Meeting to vote on a motion asking for Ashley Barratt’s removal as chairperson. The letter released by the board in an email states that “the Ministry of Health is pleased with the strategic direction that the organisation is taking as this has potential […]

Nov 17
DJ Starli’s Road to Recovery

Levi Joule chats to DJ Starli about her recent jail time for drug dealing and recovery as she prepares to take up the role of resident DJ at Auckland’s new gay bar Twist. K’Road’s most well known DJ is back at the top of her game after taking a “little sabbatical”. DJ Starli began her […]

Nov 17
Marriage Equality Comes Into Effect in Ireland

Same sex marriage is now legal in the Republic of Ireland, after legislation passed by referendum in May comes into effect.  Ireland became the first country  in the world to legalise same-sex civil marriage by popular vote with a referendum held in May. It is not yet known when and where the first same-sex wedding […]

Nov 17
Mormons Stage ‘Mass Resignation’ Over New Anti Gay Policy

A group of Mormons have staged a “mass resignation” after leaders changed church policies regarding gay people. The rules, which were not meant to be made public, say children with  gay parents cannot be baptised until they are 18 and only when they renounce homosexuality and their parents. The new rules also say members can be expelled […]