G.A.Y’s New Year’s Eve 2026 celebration in Auckland was nothing short of a vibrant spectacle — a true kaleidoscope of colour, confetti, and unapologetic queer joy. From head-turning fashion moments on the dancefloor to electric vibes and midnight kisses, the night pulsed with pride, passion, and party energy. Revellers rang in the new year in […]
Family Bar rang in 2026 with a party that was loud, proud, and unforgettable. As the clock ticked down to midnight, Auckland’s iconic Karangahape Road venue was packed with partygoers ready to celebrate the new year in true Family style — with sparkle, sass, and sensational performances. The night was hosted by none other than […]
In a significant setback for LGBTQ+ student protections, a federal court ruling in the United States has concluded that teachers may disclose students’ gender identity to their parents, even without the student’s consent. On 22 December, US District Judge Roger Benitez ruled that federal law permits school staff to notify parents of what he called […]
Season one of Heated Rivalry may have wrapped, but co-stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams aren’t done setting pulses racing. The breakout stars of the queer hockey romance — based on Rachel Reid’s steamy novel — have taken their on-screen chemistry off the ice and into some scorching new photoshoots that have fans (and especially […]
Comedian Ricky Gervais has once again addressed the backlash surrounding his controversial jokes, particularly those aimed at transgender people, insisting he has “a right” to make such remarks. The 64-year-old comic appeared on BBC’s This Cultural Life, where host John Wilson questioned him about the themes in his stand-up routines, including material about disabled people, […]