Day: January 17, 2025

Auckland’s Biggest Bear Celebration Returns Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 February. Bear New Zealand Week is back for 2025, bringing a jam-packed lineup of social events, dance parties, and community gatherings to Auckland from 5-9 February. Organised by URGE EVENTS, the annual festival is a highlight on the LGBTQ+ calendar, providing a welcoming space for […]

Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, starring Daniel Craig, Omar Apollo, and Drew Starkey, has won critical acclaim yet was completely shut out of the 2025 BAFTA nominations. The snub has sparked debate among fans and critics, with some questioning whether lingering biases against LGBTQ+ storytelling played a role. Written by Justin Kuritzkes, the film is set in […]

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a legal challenge from religious business owners who argue that being required to provide insurance coverage for HIV prevention medication, PrEP, under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) infringes on their religious freedoms. The plaintiffs contend that the US Preventive Services Task Force, which recommends preventive care services […]

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is back this March, bringing a dazzling line-up of local and international talent to Tāmaki Makaurau. From musicals to breathtaking dance and circus performances, The Festival is set to inspire, entertain, and unite audiences. Here are our picks for ten shows you won’t want to miss. 1. […]

The Auckland Rainbow Parade will return to Ponsonby Road from 7:30 pm on Saturday, 15 February. Ahead of this vibrant celebration of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Rainbow communities, we talk to Parade Event Manager Shaughan Woodcock about the importance of the event, the criteria for participants, and the return of the glamorous Smirnoff Grandstand. Why is […]