Category: Lifestyle

May 26
Queer Running Couple Nikki Hiltz and Emma Gee Are Engaged

Trailblazing non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz is continuing their winning streak, announcing their engagement to fellow runner Emma Gee. The couple shared the happy news in Instagram posts last week. One carousel showed Hiltz and Gee enjoying a sunset together in Sedona, Arizona, while showing off their engagement rings. The caption read: “Fiancé unlocked.” The pair […]

May 26
Paris, Rio and Bangkok Among Grindr’s Top Travel Hotspots

Grindr has released new data about the travel habits of some of its users. According to the app, the top cities where users are most often registered as “travelling” are Paris, Rio de Janeiro, New York City, Bangkok, São Paulo and Berlin. Paris continues to hold strong appeal for LGBTQ+ travellers, while destinations such as […]

May 25
Heated Rivalry Sequel Plot Could Spark Fresh Debate Over LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Hockey

Millions of Heated Rivalry fans are already counting down to the show’s second season, expected next year, but one person may be watching the premiere date with some unease. When season two arrives next April, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman could face renewed questions about how welcoming the league is to LGBTQ+ people, thanks to a […]

May 22
HIV diagnoses fall in New Zealand, but health leaders warn progress is not reaching everyone

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 […]

May 22
MINOR DWELLING -MAJOR UPSIDE: G.J. Gardner Makes Minor Dwellings Simple

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 […]

May 21
RESENE: Return of the rumpus room 

Like low-rise jeans, emotional avoidance and new Taylor versions on vinyl, some things simply refuse to die. The rumpus room, that once ruled suburban homes across Aotearoa, is officially having a comeback.  For years, we’ve been sold the idea that every room in the house should look like it’s waiting for a real estate photographer to arrive. Neutral tones. […]

May 21
King’s Speech Pledges Trans-Inclusive Conversion Therapy Ban in the UK

King Charles III has outlined the UK Government’s plan to introduce a ban on conversion therapy, targeting so-called “treatment” relating to both sexual orientation and gender identity. The pledge was included in this year’s King’s Speech, which sets out the government’s legislative agenda. “My government will bring forward a bill to speed up remediation for […]

May 20
Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Resume Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

The Colorado Supreme Court has handed transgender youth and their families a major legal victory, ruling that Children’s Hospital Colorado must resume gender-affirming medical care for patients under 18. In a 5-2 decision issued on Monday, the court found there was enough evidence to show the hospital likely violated Colorado’s anti-discrimination laws when it stopped […]