Day: July 4, 2025

Openly gay Democrat Pete Buttigieg has emerged as the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2028 US presidential race, according to a new poll by Emerson College Polling. Buttigieg, the former US Secretary of Transportation under the Biden administration, topped a list of high-profile potential nominees. Participants in the survey were asked who […]

It wasn’t a Pride parade, a music festival, or a cheeky dating app campaign—though it certainly had all the vibes. After an adrenaline-charged Top 14 final, Toulouse teammates Jack Willis and Blair Kinghorn shared a moment that went far beyond the final whistle: a kiss. And not a subtle peck either—this was a full, heartfelt […]

Craig Young reflects on the UK’s contradictory reforms—advancing abortion and euthanasia rights while backsliding on trans issues, and warns NZ not to follow suit. The United Kingdom has always struck me as a country of contradictions—but perhaps that’s just part of its evolving character. Lately, I’ve been observing a curious blend of progressive reform and […]

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, might not be the first place that springs to mind for a winter escape, but if you’re after a city break that skips the frostbite and serves up world-class culture, fashion, sport and queer-friendly flair, this is your sign. For the fans (of fashion and footy) This season’s sporting headliner? The All […]

Tanya Unkovich resigns from Parliament amid controversy over her anti-trans bill and anti-vax views. Craig Young explores the motivations behind her abrupt departure. At the end of June, New Zealand First List MP Tanya Unkovich stepped down from Parliament, citing a desire to return to her career as a motivational speaker. Her departure might appear […]