Day: February 9, 2026

Smiles, sass, solidarity — and so many bears. YOUR EX was there to capture the full rainbow of community joy as Auckland’s own Matt McVeigh was crowned Mr Bear New Zealand 2026 in a night that was equal parts heart and hilarity. From the moment the lights hit the stage to the roars of support […]

Three-time U.S. figure skating champion Amber Glenn isn’t just chasing Olympic gold — she’s using her first appearance at the Milano Cortina Games to speak out against injustice and uplift her community. The 26-year-old made history this year as the first openly queer woman on the U.S. figure skating team. But Glenn is doing far […]

A new global report has once again spotlighted Brazil as the deadliest country in the world for trans and gender diverse people — even as the total number of reported murders has declined. According to the Trans Murder Monitoring 2025 report, 281 trans and gender-diverse people were killed worldwide between October 2024 and September 2025. […]

The Winter Olympics has found itself the centre of a jaw-dropping rumour — that elite ski jumpers are injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid to gain a competitive edge. While the idea sounds far-fetched, it’s sparked real conversation at the highest levels of international sport. The claim first surfaced in January via German news outlet […]

Bear New Zealand Week 2026 kicked off in style with the Bear Week Meet & Greet, a relaxed and inclusive social event that set the tone for a weekend full of connection, community and celebration. Held on Wednesday 4 February in the courtyard of the Abstract Hotel in central Auckland, the Meet & Greet offered a welcoming space for […]