Day: May 22, 2026

The festival which was due to kick off in August, will now take a hiatus in 2026, with organisers saying they are now focused on delivering a strong return to Queenstown in 2027. The team behind Winter Pride has made the decision not to hold the festival this year. The current team took over Winter […]

New HIV diagnoses in Aotearoa New Zealand have continued to decline, with the latest figures showing strong progress in the country’s efforts to end local transmission — but health leaders say the gains are fragile and uneven. Data released by the University of Otago HIV Epidemiology Group shows 80 people were first diagnosed with HIV […]

If you’re looking for extra space for family, a home office, or a rental investment, a minor dwelling could be a smart solution.  If you have space on your section, or are planning to build a new lifestyle home, consider adding a minor dwelling or granny flat to your land.  There are many reasons people invest in […]

Nepal’s new government has made history by creating a dedicated ministerial portfolio for LGBTQIA+ communities, believed to be a first for an Asian nation. The Hon. Sita Badi, from the newly ruling National Independent Party, has been appointed Nepal’s Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security. The role was created on […]

Hong Kong’s largest annual LGBTQ+ carnival, Pink Dot HK, has been cancelled for the second consecutive year after organisers were unable to secure a venue and the necessary event approvals. The 2026 event had been scheduled for 14 June at Stanley Plaza and Murray House, but organisers announced on Monday, 18 May, that the carnival […]