Day: December 31, 2025

Dec 31
LGBTQ+ and HIV Advocate Karen Ritchie Appointed Officer of NZ Order of Merit

Karen Ritchie, a lifelong advocate for compassion, dignity, and human rights, has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in recognition of her extraordinary service to people living with HIV/AIDS and to Rainbow communities across Aotearoa. Of Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi descent, Ms Ritchie has devoted decades of her life to […]

Dec 31
Wicked’s Lost Shirtless Scene Goes Viral After Surprise Drop

Just when we thought Wicked had given us everything, a newly released deleted scene featuring Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater—shirtless and flexing in the forest—has sent fans into a frenzy. The “lost scene,” unveiled by Entertainment Tonight over the weekend, is a two-minute bonus clip that shows the evolving bond between the film’s five lead […]

Dec 31
‘We Won’t Stay Silent’: New Year Protest Planned in Perth Over Trans Healthcare Ban

Queer Liberation Boorloo has announced a rally this Saturday in response to the Northern Territory government’s decision to ban puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender children in the Australian state. The group is calling on the community to mobilise in solidarity with young trans people, following a spate of policy rollbacks in 2025 that have […]