Day: January 26, 2016

A room-for-rent advertisement in Wellington that specified ‘no heterosexuals’ has faced criticism from the Human Rights Commission. The advertisement, which was listed on Trade Me on 22 January , included the line: “We don’t want to live with a couple, a heterosexual person, or someone who is loud at night, or drinks/does drugs/party[s] a lot. […]

Transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in the Olympics and other international events without underdoing sex reassignment surgery, according to new guidelines adopted by the IOC. The guidelines are designed as recommendations – not rules or regulations – for international sports federations and other bodies to follow and should apply for this year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. […]

Out and proud kiwi songbird Anika Moa has been announced as the adjudicator for the 2016 Auckland Pride Festival Debate. Always poignant and frequently funny, the Pride Debate has been a highlight of the festival season, and with the announcement of Moa’s contribution, this year should follow suit.