Day: February 18, 2026

Sun blazing. Pride flags flying. The Big Gay Out returned to Coyle Park on 15 February, once again transforming the Point Chevalier waterfront into a vibrant celebration of colour, connection and community for Auckland’s Pride month. Takatāpui, MVPFAFF+ communities, allies and whānau gathered not as separate silos, but as part of one expansive, interconnected rainbow. […]

Veteran journalist Anderson Cooper has confirmed he will step down from his role as a correspondent on 60 Minutes after almost two decades. Cooper, 58, will continue anchoring his long-running CNN programme Anderson Cooper 360°, which he has hosted since 2003. In a statement following reports of his departure, Cooper described his time at 60 […]

Condoms distributed at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are reportedly being resold online for as much as £90, after supplies in the Olympic Village ran out within days. The Games officially began on 6 February, with around 2,871 athletes staying in the Olympic Village. Free condoms — a long-standing Olympic tradition promoting safe sex […]

Fans of Heated Rivalry have rallied behind actor Hudson Williams after he faced accusations of “queerbaiting” for revealing he has a girlfriend. On Valentine’s Day (14 February), the 25-year-old Canadian actor — who plays Shane Hollander in the popular gay ice hockey drama — shared a heartfelt collage dedicated to his long-term partner. Over the […]

LGBTQ+ identification in the United States remained steady at nine per cent in 2025, according to new survey data from Gallup. The findings are based on telephone interviews with more than 13,000 US adults conducted throughout 2025. While the figure is unchanged from 2024, it represents more than double the percentage recorded in 2012, the […]