Day: February 10, 2021
For decades politicians from across the political spectrum have taken the stage at the Big Gay Out to deliver their message to the rainbow community, but this year they won’t be invited on stage. “Political parties won’t be taking the stage at this year’s Ending HIV Big Gay Out,” the New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) […]
Bear NZ Week took place in Auckland from 26 January to 1 February. This celebration of the hirsute bear community and their friends and admirers included a harbour cruise, a comedy night, parties and brunches. Our pictures capture the amazing Tri-Nations Party. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1764″ display=”slideshow”] Sunday 31 January 2021. Phoenix Cabaret, Level 1/258 K […]
Many people think of transitioning as a single step, but Judy Virago believes defining yourself can be a long and winding path. I started correcting things my father would say to me as soon as I could talk. As an infant dad said to me “You want some naanaa baby?” and precociously I replied “Not naanaa daddy, […]
Playwright Liam Coleman explains how his favourite gay icon and pop princess, Kylie Minogue, inspired his new play Let’s Get Loco! which opens tomorrow. I won’t deny it. I’m a Kylie Minogue fan. I had the Rhythm of Love cassette when I was five years out of the womb and I’m damn proud of that. Why? Because she’s […]
The current National Party leader was opposed last year, said she had “no position” last week and is now opposed again. The National Party is set to support a ban on gay conversion therapy. Conversion therapy is the practice of trying to forcibly change a person’s sexual orientation using physical or psychological intervention, usually undertaken […]
The self-described “gay icon” isn’t letting Qatar’s anti-homosexual policies stop him making millions. David Beckham has reportedly signed a £10m deal to promote the country of Qatar, despite the country’s hardline anti-gay policies. Beckham’s primary task will be to promote next year’s soccer World Cup being held in the gulf state. The deal was […]