Category: New Zealand

Jun 30
Syphilis, Gonorrhoea and HIV all on The Rise in Auckland

Syphilis, Gonorrhoea and HIV are all on the rise in Auckland. Syphilis, gonorrhoea and HIV have all increased in the first quarter of 2015 according to the 2015 HIV Clinical Update. Average monthly syphilis cases have increased 118% over the last 18 months and average monthly gonorrhoea cases by 171% In addition, recent data from University […]

Jun 30
Auckland Pride Announces 2016 Dates and New Board Members

Auckland Pride has announced the dates of the 2016 festival in addition to appointing three new board members. The 2016 Pride Festival will run from the 5 – 28 February 2016. Just like the 2014 programme, the two flagship events of the Festival will see both the Parade and the Proud Party take place on […]

Jun 22
Colin Craig Admits to “Inappropriate” Interactions With Former Press Secretary

The former Conservative party leader has admitted to “inappropriate” interactions with his former press secretary.  Colin Craig has today admitted he had engaged in “inappropriate” behaviour with his former press secretary Rachael MacGregor including forgiving a $20,000 loan. In a statement, Mr Craig said that he had not wanted to address allegations about his conduct with […]

Jun 22
Family First Fights to Retain Tax Free Charity Status

The notoriously anti GLBT organisation is pushing back against attempts to have it deregistered as a charity.  Family First headed to court today to try and block attempts to deregister it as a charity. Family First is a non-profit organisation which is funded by donations and gifts from individuals. The organisation was established in 2006 by […]

Jun 19
Colin Craig Steps Down, Puts Conservative Party Leadership to a Vote

The outspoken opponent of GLBT rights has stood down as leader of the Conservative Party. Colin Craig has formally stepped down as Conservative party leader. A board meeting scheduled for tonight has now been postponed. Craig said at a press conference this afternoon he would be supporting a leadership review of the party, however it […]

Jun 19
Breaking: Colin Craig Set to Resign

Colin Craig is set to resign as Conservative party leader express has learnt. Colin Craig looks set to resign as Conservative party leader. It is understood that Craig will step down and put the Conservative Party leadership to a vote. The news comes amid an allegation being made by right winger blogger Cameron Slater than […]

Jun 19
Colin Craig Facing Axe as Conservative Party Leader After Sauna Interview With Bisexual Reporter

Colin Craig could be gone as Conservative Party leader as early as tonight. Colin Craig is reportedly facing the axe as a result of an interview he gave openly bisexual reporter David Farrier. The interview for TV3’s Newsworthy show was conducted in a sauna and has been heavily criticised by a number of Conservative party […]

Jun 16
‘Gay Icon’ Colin Mathura Jeffries Gets Booted Off Dancing With The Stars

Colin Mathura Jeffries became just the second contestant to be kicked off Dancing With The Stars last night. A relatively high score from the judges was not enough to save the well known gay personality, who received the lowest number of votes from the voting public after Sunday night’s performance. Judge Stefano Olivieri made the comment […]