Category: New Zealand

Feb 14
Love, Lies, and Late-Night Car Dates: A Trans Woman’s Take on Valentine’s Day

Ty Philips discusses three types of Valentine’s dates that trans women experience and explains how experiencing more, stopped her settling for less. Valentine’s Day is here, along with expectations of gorgeous bouquets of roses, being wined and dined and elaborate romantic gestures. While this day is all about fantasies of romance, it doesn’t always turn […]

Feb 13
Photos | The final sexy shots from Mr Bear NZ 2025 (Part Three)

Mr Bear NZ 2025: The Party Keeps Going! The energy from Mr Bear New Zealand 2025 is still running high after an unforgettable night at Phoenix Cabaret on Friday, 7 February. With a packed venue, electrifying performances, and an outpouring of community spirit, the event truly showcased the vibrancy of Aotearoa’s Bear community. Taking centre […]

Feb 13
Pics | More Sexy Moments From Mr Bear NZ 2025 (Part Two)

The celebrations continue following Luke Bird’s victory at Mr Bear New Zealand 2025, held at Phoenix Cabaret on Friday, 7 February. The event brought together members of Aotearoa’s Bear community for an unforgettable night of fun, pride, and fierce competition. Bird took the title after impressing both the judges and the enthusiastic crowd, beating out fellow […]

Feb 13
The Hottest Pics From Mr Bear NZ 2025 (Part One)!

Auckland’s Mr Bear New Zealand 2025 competition took centre stage on Friday, 7 February, at Phoenix Cabaret on Karangahape Road, bringing together our vibrant Bear community for an evening of camaraderie, entertainment, and fierce competition. Hosted at one of Auckland’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, Phoenix, the event saw Luke Bird take home the coveted title, winning […]

Feb 12
“Just Ask”: Tim Bain on Bringing Drag Royalty and Bold Theatre to Christchurch 

Tim Bain, Associate Artistic Director at The Court Theatre and organiser of Rainbow Theatre Weekend, shares his vision for the event and what makes it so unique.  Building a Bold, Inclusive Festival  Rainbow Theatre Weekend returns to The Court Theatre from 20 – 23 March 2025, bringing an electric lineup of drag royalty, comedy, cabaret, […]

Feb 10
Tētahi Ki Tētahi: Auckland’s Pride Festival Line-Up 

Auckland Pride Festival is back this February, offering a month-long celebration of Tāmaki Makaurau’s Takatāpui and Rainbow communities.  The Big Events  Auckland Rainbow Parade – 15 February  While not officially part of Auckland Pride, the Rainbow Parade remains the city’s largest Rainbow event, bringing together thousands of marchers and spectators along Ponsonby Road. Featuring vibrant […]

Feb 10
Leather Lungs: ‘A Recipe for Disaster or Brilliance’ 

Australian cabaret star Leather Lungs returns to Auckland with his new show, Shut Up & Sing, on 13 & 14 February, presented as part of Q Theatre’s Pride Festival 2025. He talks to Oliver Hall about living like a nun and vocal masturbation.  What’s the most challenging song you tackle in Shut Up & Sing, […]

Feb 08
Mr Bear NZ 2025 Crowned: Luke Bird Takes the Title in Style

New Zealand’s Bear community came together for an unforgettable night as Luke Bird was crowned Mr Bear New Zealand 2025, taking the title in a competition filled with charisma, camaraderie, and celebration. The annual event, a highlight of the Bear community’s calendar, saw a group of proud and diverse contestants take the stage, each bringing […]