Category: Lifestyle
Taane Mete, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated and influential professional dancers, talks to Steven Oates about yoga, movement and coming home to yourself. For many of us, yoga sits in the mental “maybe one day” pile — something we admire from afar but never quite roll our mats out for. Too bendy. Too spiritual. […]
Queer athletes have delivered a historic performance at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, securing a record-breaking number of medals and marking a milestone moment for LGBTQ+ representation in sport. Of the 49 publicly out LGBTQ+ competitors who took part in the Games — which concluded on Sunday (22 February) — 19 athletes claimed medals in […]
At 25, Destanee Aiava has revealed she will step away from professional tennis at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Currently sitting at world No. 236 on the WTA Tour, Aiava has rarely dominated headlines for her ranking alone. However, her announcement has generated discussion well beyond the sport’s usual performance metrics. A Career High […]
Condoms distributed at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are reportedly being resold online for as much as £90, after supplies in the Olympic Village ran out within days. The Games officially began on 6 February, with around 2,871 athletes staying in the Olympic Village. Free condoms — a long-standing Olympic tradition promoting safe sex […]
German football referee Pascal Kaiser has reportedly been attacked for a second time, just days after being assaulted at his home following a widely shared on-pitch marriage proposal. On 30 January, the 29-year-old proposed to his partner Moritz at Cologne’s RheinEnergieStadion, in front of nearly 50,000 spectators ahead of a match between FC Köln and […]
Rainbow Games 2026 will return to Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, from 29 October to 1 November, marking the next stage in the evolution of New Zealand’s largest community-led multi-sport event for rainbow communities and allies. The announcement coincides with registrations opening on 15 February 2026, alongside confirmation of an expanded programme delivered through a new partnership-led […]
The 48th Annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras officially launches today, transforming Sydney into a global stage for queer celebration under the 2026 theme ECSTATICA. This evening, the Progress Pride Flag will rise above Sydney Town Hall, marking the start of 20 days of theatre, music, protest, party and community connection across the city. […]
Sri Lankan authorities have withdrawn official backing for an LGBTQ+ tourism initiative following criticism from religious leaders and conservative groups. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) had previously endorsed a proposal from Equal Ground, an LGBT+ advocacy organisation, to promote the Indian Ocean nation as an inclusive travel destination. When the endorsement was announced […]