Day: August 5, 2019

Disgruntled former Wallabies star, Israel Folau has officially announced his plans to undertake legal action against his former employer Rugby Australia and the Waratahs, claiming he was unfairly terminated. Folau’s contract with Rugby Australia was terminated in May following major breaches of his contract, including social media posts saying homosexuals will go to “hell” and that […]

As Peter Ellis fights his terminal bladder cancer diagnosis, the former creche worker is one step closer to clearing his name. Peter Ellis is one step closer to clearing the 13 convictions he has in relation to sexually abusing seven children during the early 1990s in Christchurch. The former Christchurch civic creche worker was originally […]

Zambian President, Edgar Lungu has confirmed that he would rather turn down international aid for his nation and it’s people than agree to equal rights for LGBTI citizens. According to reports by state-owned Zambia Daily Mail, the President made the comments while speaking to the outgoing Swedish Ambassador to Zambia, Henrik Cederin, who made an appearance […]

Gareth Watkins looks back at the events that shaped our rainbow community. 20 August 1909 Artist and drama producer Rodney Kennedy was born in Dunedin. In 1926, he enrolled as a student at the Dunedin School of Art, and in 1932 he met artist Toss Woollaston. They became “lovers”, “lifelong friend[s]” or “close friend[s]”, depending […]

This August brings a full calendar of parody shows, scripted drag theatre, magic and mystery. Keegan Elliot guides us through.  Wellington:  Be ready to immerse yourself in a night of decadent drag! Some of Wellington’s best will come together for Pantheon – Drag for the Gods at BATS Theatre from August 9th-11th. Expect themes of myth and lore with […]