Day: February 5, 2026

Feb 05
Large-Scale Research Debunks Trans Athlete Advantage Claims

A comprehensive new review has cast doubt on claims that trans women have a competitive advantage in sport, finding little difference in fitness or strength between transgender and cisgender women following hormone treatment. The review, led by researchers in Brazil, analysed data from around 50 studies involving 6,485 individuals aged 14 to 41. The sample […]

Feb 05
‘We Belong’: Why the Rainbow Parade Matters

As Auckland’s Rainbow Parade gears up for another colourful celebration, Event Manager Shaughan Woodcock gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what makes this year’s Parade so significant, and why our visibility remains vital. How many groups and organisations are marching in 2026, and what does that number say about where the Parade — and the […]