Category: Lifestyle
New Zealand-born rugby league player Asu Kepaoa has been banned for six weeks after using a homophobic slur during a New South Wales Cup match. Appearing before the NSWRL judiciary on Wednesday, the 26-year-old NRL forward pleaded guilty to using the slur in a Round 16 match against St George Illawarra last week. Officials sent […]
Elliot Page is making it clear that trans people are not going anywhere. Since publicly coming out as trans in 2020, the actor has continued to break ground for LGBTQ+ representation, using his platform to support queer storytelling and open doors for more trans and queer talent in Hollywood. His latest project is Second Nature, […]
New research has highlighted the difficult choices many LGBTQ+ New Zealanders continue to face when travelling abroad The findings come from Booking.com’s latest Travel Proud Research Report, the company’s most comprehensive LGBTQ+ travel survey so far. The research surveyed 13,300 LGBTQ+ travellers across 19 countries, including New Zealand, and examined the attitudes, behaviours and safety […]
With Egypt and Iran set to take the field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Pride Match in Seattle at 3pm NZT today, the fixture has become one of the tournament’s most politically charged moments. Eyebrows were raised when the draw confirmed that Iran and Egypt would be the two teams facing off. Neither country […]
Pornhub has marked Pride Month by revealing new data on what, and who, users are searching for when watching gay adult content — and some of the results may surprise. First reported by OUT, the new report shows that “femboy” was the most-searched term this month by a wide margin. In second place was “twink”, a […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already given fans plenty to talk about, from dramatic upsets and breakout stars to unforgettable goals. But for many viewers, the action on the pitch is not the only thing grabbing attention. With 48 national teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico, this year’s tournament has introduced […]
Iran and Egypt will face one another in a major Group G clash on Friday 26 June, in a match that has become one of the most politically charged fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game, taking place at Lumen Field in Seattle, has been designated by the local Seattle World Cup host […]
Pennsylvania-based baseball team York Revolution chose to forfeit its Pride Night game after several players refused to wear rainbow-themed jerseys. The professional team was due to play the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on 18 June as part of its 11th annual Pride Night. The club had arranged for players to wear special uniforms featuring rainbows […]