Day: September 12, 2025

Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, his family confirmed. The 46-year-old former center is currently undergoing treatment. “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s health and well-being,” his family said […]

A new report has found that in 2024 — a year dubbed the “super election year” — candidates in 85% of elections worldwide used anti-LGBTQ+ talking points to appeal to voters. According to Outright International, more than 1.5 billion votes were cast in at least 89 countries, with 51 out of 61 jurisdictions studied featuring […]

From sequinned drag shows to gothic theatre, wine festivals, art takeovers, and boutique escapes—Auckland’s spring season promises culture, cocktails, and chic staycations.  Spring in Tāmaki Makaurau doesn’t ease in quietly. It arrives in sequins, humming a show tune, with a glass of pinot in hand and a taste for the dramatic. Suddenly the nights are […]

The Purchas Cup 2025 was officially launched last night with an opening ceremony at the All Blacks Experience in central Auckland, ushering in one of the most significant events on the inclusive rugby calendar. The evening began with a mihi led by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s Joe Royal, followed by speeches from NZ Falcons President Tom […]