Category: Lifestyle

Sep 11
Imagine Living In A Brand-New Home

GJ Gardner invite you to picture yourself stepping into a newly completed home designed around you  The interiors reflect your personal style, natural light fills a north-facing, open-plan living area, and an inviting outdoor space is ready for summer barbecues, long lunches and celebrations with friends and whānau.  Whether your household includes a partner, children, flatmates, pets, chosen […]

Sep 11
‘Red Card To Homophobia’: World Cup Star Borja Iglesias Condemns Homophobic Attack On Héctor Bellerín

World Cup winner Borja Iglesias has condemned a homophobic tirade aimed at his close friend and former Real Betis teammate Héctor Bellerín, after a prominent Spanish YouTuber mocked the defender’s appearance, politics and perceived sexuality. The abuse came after Betis’ 1–0 win over Real Madrid in Seville, where Bellerín played the full 90 minutes and […]

Sep 10
Bringing Someone To New Zealand? What You Need To Know About NZeTAs

Bringing a partner, friend or family member to Aotearoa? Having an NZeTA approved doesn’t necessarily mean they’re guaranteed to get on the plane — or through the New Zealand border. YOUR EX speaks with immigration expert David from NZ Immigration Partners about what travellers need to know before they pack their bags. For many of […]

Sep 08
Grindr To Pay £26 Million To Settle UK Data Privacy Lawsuit

Grindr has agreed to pay £26 million to settle a major UK lawsuit brought by thousands of users who alleged the dating app unlawfully shared highly sensitive personal information with advertising companies. Around 12,000 people were represented in the claim, which accused Grindr of breaching UK privacy laws through data practices used before 2020. The […]

Sep 07
NHL Fans Create Their Own Pride Night After Teams Drops Official Event

Dallas Stars fans are taking Pride Night into their own hands after the NHL team removed the annual LGBTQ+ celebration from its 2026–27 promotional schedule. Longtime fan Tori Copeland was among those disappointed by the omission and has now teamed up with fellow fan Jason to organise an unofficial Pride Night during the Stars’ home […]

Sep 06
Switzerland Moves Closer To National Conversion Therapy Ban

Switzerland has moved closer to nationwide regulation of so-called conversion therapy after the Federal Council said stronger national protections should be considered. In a report released on 2 September, the Swiss Government acknowledged that conversion practices targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people continue to occur in the country and can cause significant harm. […]

Sep 04
Mpox: A Reminder to Protect Ourselves Before the Next Outbreak 

With mpox cases rising across the Tasman, Liz Gibbs, Chief Executive of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, explains why mpox remains an important health issue in 2026, who should consider vaccination, the symptoms to watch for, and why acting early — without fear, stigma or judgement — is the best way to protect ourselves and our communities. […]

Sep 01
Welsh NHS Pauses Gender-Affirming Surgeries During Independent Review

The Welsh NHS has paused new referrals and scheduled surgeries for gender-affirming procedures while an independent clinical review examines the Welsh Gender Service’s assessment and referral processes. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, which runs the service, said the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee ordered the pause with immediate effect. The move affects the surgical […]