Category: New Zealand
The latest release from the New Zealand Drug Trends Survey (NZDTS) offers fresh insight into both emerging and established party drug markets across Aotearoa New Zealand. Based on 2025 data, ketamine is now among the more affordable party drugs in the country, with a national average price of $200 per gram. The annual NZDTS captures […]
If it’s your first time at Auckland’s Eagle Bar, here’s our recipe for a perfect night: Start by weaving your way across the busy dance floor to the friendly bar staff. For the full Eagle Bar experience, order the venue’s signature Long Island Iced Tea — but sip slow, because it packs a punch. Just […]
Christchurch Pride lifted the energy several notches this weekend as URGE arrived in Ōtautahi — and judging by the packed dancefloor at Exchange Christchurch, the city was absolutely ready for it. Taking place on Saturday night, 14 March, the long-running party series turned XCHC into a vibrant, multi-room hub of music, connection and unapologetic queer […]
A lively evening at Capitol Cinema saw the community come together for the Pillion fundraiser, which raised $2,215 for the Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust. The packed screening brought people together for a night of film, connection and generosity, highlighting the power of community support. Funds raised from the event will go directly toward the […]
Judy O’Brien shares insights on allyship, online safety, youth advocacy, and hope for rainbow communities in Aotearoa. When Judy O’Brien stepped into the CEO role at InsideOUT Kōaro, she did so at what many would describe as a difficult moment. “This is not a time where people are standing up in support of particular communities,” she says. “They’re recognising that self-protection […]
After a huge night of dancing at URGE on Saturday, Christchurch Pride weekend isn’t slowing down just yet. Instead, the celebrations roll straight into Sunday afternoon with the official URGE afterparty – Sunday Sessions – taking over the courtyard at Smash Palace on 15 March from 3pm. Organiser Craig Browning says the idea is simple: […]
Thousands of people filled the streets of central Wellington on Saturday as the Wellington Pride Parade returned in a vibrant show of colour, community and visibility. Marchers made their way through the heart of the city from Courtenay Place along Dixon Street, finishing at the famous Cuba Street Rainbow Crossing, with crowds lining the route […]
DJ Everett Wayne tells YOUR EX what to expect from Saturday’s Urge Christchurch party, providing an alternative to “slender gay aesthetics”, and taking every opportunity – carpe diem! Christchurch’s Pride celebrations are about to get a serious injection of energy this weekend as URGE returns to Ōtautahi for a night of music, connection and unapologetic […]