Category: Lifestyle
Finnish hammer thrower Silja Kosonen has celebrated the biggest victory of her career by sharing another deeply personal milestone — going public with her relationship with Finnish futsal player Senni Viren. The 23-year-old claimed gold in the women’s hammer throw at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, producing a winning throw of 76.28 metres. It […]
A US federal judge has struck down part of a Trump administration rule that would have made it harder for some transgender people to access gender-affirming healthcare through Affordable Care Act insurance plans. Senior US District Judge Nathaniel Gorton ruled that the Department of Health and Human Services had exceeded its authority when it attempted […]
As Moana Vā prepares to deliver netball at Rainbow Games 2026, its team promises Pacific leadership, family-centred inclusion and, most importantly, “vibes!” When Lana Shields stepped onto the netball court at the last Rainbow Games, 43 years had passed since she had played the sport. Like many people returning after a long absence, she had doubts. Would she remember the […]
The long weekend of proud parties at the start of September is just one of the many reasons to visit Queenstown and its surrounding serenity. Queenstown boasts some of New Zealand’s most luxurious hospitality, stunning scenery and once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventures. Here is our guide to a glorious stay. STAY LAKESIDE The Rees Hotel feels slick from the moment […]
Derek Chadwick has stepped away from Goose, the gay dating app he co-founded as an alternative to platforms such as Grindr and Scruff, saying the company’s direction no longer aligns with his original vision. The actor, model and entrepreneur announced his departure on Instagram, confirming he is no longer involved with Goose “in any capacity”. […]
Welly Lesbian Run/Walk Club is bringing Wellington’s LGBTQ+ community together for movement, friendship and plenty of post-run yapping — with no pressure, no registration and no one left behind. For founder Kiera, the idea began with a simple desire: more opportunities for queer people to connect throughout the year. “This year has really been about […]
Caitlyn Jenner has backed former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White after the pair claimed they would enter the WNBA Draft while invoking transgender identities in an apparent attempt to challenge the league’s eligibility rules. Appearing on Fox News, Jenner argued that the former NBA players were exposing what she described as “hypocrisy” […]
Fresh from winning ten-pin bowling gold at the Gay Games in Valencia, John Williams is preparing to roll again at Auckland’s Rainbow Games this October and wants bowlers of every age and ability to join him At 80, John Williams is not interested in slowing down. When he is not competing in ten-pin bowling, he […]