Category: Arts & Culture
The glittering finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season six has crowned its newest Queen after ten fabulous episodes of fierce competition, iconic performances, and dazzling drama. Spoiler Alert: The Crown Goes To… In a jaw-dropping finale, Kyran Thrax snatched the crown after an electrifying top-two lipsync to “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. This […]
As Auckland prepares to host its annual Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki, the 2025 Auckland Arts Festival is shaping up to be a spectacular celebration of local and international artistry, bringing the city’s culture to life over 18 days. From March 6 to March 23, the festival will transform Tāmaki Makaurau into a thriving creative […]
South Auckland-raised Kween Kong was not only a top-three finalist on Drag Race Down Under Season Two but recently reached the finals once again on the new international franchise, Drag Race Global All Stars. She talks to Oliver Hall about using her success to move her family to Melbourne, working with RuPaul and navigating ‘white’ […]
Elijah Luke Michel discusses the need for trans recognition, remembrance and role modelling in film and television as Transgender Day of Remembrance approaches (Wednesday 20 November). I find it fascinating that there’s only one day each year – for those who are aware of it – dedicated to remembering the lives lost by people in […]
A fresh, punk-rock docuseries is gearing up to launch just in time for Transgender Awareness Week. The Gender Agenda, an audacious exploration of gender identities in Aotearoa, aims to pull back the curtain on complex gender issues, offering insight and authenticity for New Zealand youth navigating their own gender journeys. Co-created and presented by non-binary […]
Taiaroa Royal may have moved back home to Rotorua, but as one of our most prolific dancers and choreographers, the move has not slowed his quest to take Aotearoa’s dance to the stages of the world. Tai of Te Arawa, Kai Tahu and Ngāti Raukawa grew up on the family farm located on the idyllic […]
The mythological figure of King Arthur, renowned for his quest for the Holy Grail, has been suggested as a potential LGBTQ+ figure due to a reference in which he is described as wearing “women’s clothing”. Denbighshire Council has included King Arthur in a timeline of LGBTQ+ history, highlighting significant moments related to LGBTQ+ identities. The […]
The AFL Women’s (AFLW) Pride Round has once again delivered a vibrant celebration of inclusivity, with all 18 elite women’s Aussie rules football teams donning rainbow kits and participating in events supporting the LGBTQ+ community. While the AFLW continues to set a standard for diversity and acceptance, some fans of the men’s game remain at […]