Day: February 24, 2026
Check out our pics from G.A.Y Bar on Auckland’s legendary K’ Road, where the afterglow of the Rainbow Parade naturally carried on long into the night. As the shimmer faded along Ponsonby Road and the final floats disappeared from view, the festivities moved uphill to Karangahape Road. Inside G.A.Y, the atmosphere was pure exhilaration — […]
Creative Director Joel Baxendale and Theatre Designer Lucas Neal discuss making art on a budget, how sound and lighting can make the absurd feel possible, and why a new wave of theatre audiences are seeking interactive experiences. There’s something deliciously revealing about Werewolf — the latest immersive work from Binge Culture Collective — being described […]
Taane Mete, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated and influential professional dancers, talks to Steven Oates about yoga, movement and coming home to yourself. For many of us, yoga sits in the mental “maybe one day” pile — something we admire from afar but never quite roll our mats out for. Too bendy. Too spiritual. […]
The Netherlands has appointed its first openly gay and youngest prime minister, with Rob Jetten officially sworn in on Monday, the 23rd of February 2026. The 38-year-old leader of Democrats 66 (D66) secured victory in October’s general election, unseating the far-right Freedom Party (PVV). His appointment marks a generational and symbolic shift in Dutch politics. […]
Queer athletes have delivered a historic performance at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, securing a record-breaking number of medals and marking a milestone moment for LGBTQ+ representation in sport. Of the 49 publicly out LGBTQ+ competitors who took part in the Games — which concluded on Sunday (22 February) — 19 athletes claimed medals in […]
Drag Race Down Under star Drag Race Down Under performer Maxi Shield has died at the age of 51, five months after being diagnosed with cancer. The Sydney-based drag artist, born Kristopher Elliot, was widely celebrated as a stalwart of Australia’s drag community. News of her passing was shared by multiple friends and colleagues, prompting […]