Category: New Zealand
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says he will take legal action against “the police and politicians” he claims are responsible for the revocation of his firearms licence. Tamaki revealed on social media on Saturday that he had been informed the previous day that his licence had been revoked after authorities determined he was no longer […]
Christchurch developer Violet Bair talks to YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall about turning her dreams into reality and creating a new world for queer gamers After four and a half years of late nights, multiple jobs and periods of financial uncertainty, Christchurch-based American developer Violet Bair has released a video game that is unmistakably her own. […]
Gareth Watkins revisits three August milestones in Aotearoa’s queer history, from a 1919 court case to Carmen Rupe’s Cuba Street tribute. 16 August 1919 The Evening Post reported the arrest in Auckland of a young person who had been living under the name Ada Reeve – the name of a well-known English comedian who had performed in […]
Hollywood spent decades treating video-game adaptations like a cursed side quest. Thankfully, the pixels have finally fought back. These four PS5 titles prove the best fictional worlds can thrive on every screen. THE LAST OF US PART II REMASTERED Beautiful, brutal and emotionally exhausting, Ellie and Abby’s intertwined revenge story remains gaming’s prestige-drama benchmark. PS5 […]
Clear some space in your diary! Discover five must-see events across Aotearoa, including MOTAT’s Pride celebration, queer theatre, NZIFF horror and the Martinborough Music Festival. MOTAT: 40 YEARS OF PRIDE Mark four decades since Homosexual Law Reform with a whānau-friendly celebration at MOTAT on Saturday 8 August. Watch Ingrid Anderson screen-print commemorative designs, collect a […]
Drag performers suing Brian Tamaki and Destiny Church have asked the High Court to prevent several defendants from contesting the case, alleging they repeatedly failed to disclose private messages relevant to the lawsuit. Sunita Torrance, Daniel Lockett and their entertainment company, Haus of Flash Ltd, filed proceedings in 2024 seeking more than $2 million in […]
After Winter Pride announced a hiatus for 2026, the team behind Frisky decided Queenstown’s rainbow community still deserved a reason to gather. The result is the Big Gay Chill Weekend — three events filled with food, drag, music and alpine mischief. When Frisky producers Chris, Caleb and Glen booked their flights to Queenstown, they expected […]
G.J. Gardner Homes has been named New Zealand’s Most Trusted Home Builder for the tenth consecutive year. Managing Director Ellie Porteous explains why lasting trust begins with listening to every customer. Choosing a builder requires confidence that the team entrusted with your vision will understand how you want to live, communicate openly and deliver what […]