Category: New Zealand
Ahead of their New Zealand debut on Saturday 4 October, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Lawrence Chaney (they/them) opens up about moving to Vegas, surprising straight audiences, and drag-scene drug use. Your comedy has always been a huge part of your drag. Will we get to see that signature Lawrence humour in full force at […]
Your Health Questions Answered: Dr Mataroria Lyndon responds to your health concerns. Q: “I’m a lesbian in a long-term relationship, and I’ve been told I don’t need cervical screenings – is that true?” That’s a common misconception. If you have a cervix, you should have regular cervical screenings, regardless of your sexuality or partner. Screenings […]
Fashion Your First Time At Fashion Week? Let Me Show You Around! As New Zealand Fashion Week 2025 opens its doors to the public for the first time, Angus McDougall chats with Fashion Week board director Liam Taylor about breaking down the myths of exclusivity and embracing the week’s inclusive spirit. New Zealand Fashion Week, […]
Fa’afafine playwright, Hibiscus Tupua-Wilson, talks to Oliver Hall about using art, theatre, and ballroom to uplift Aotearoa’s queer Pasifika youth. At 26, Hibiscus Tupua-Wilson is already a commanding voice in Aotearoa’s queer Pasifika arts scene. A writer, performer, and godmother of the House of Marama, she embodies the resilience of living as a fa’afafine and […]
Mīria George: Uplifting Queer Indigenous Voices in a Challenged Climate Kia Mau Festival co‑director Mīria George talks about platforming queer Indigenous talent in a time of political challenge. For Mīria George, creating space for queer and Indigenous artists isn’t an afterthought — it’s the whole point, George explaines to YOUR EX. As co-director of the […]
Jennifer Shields reflects on the significance of Queer History Month and the enduring presence of LGBTQ+ communities across time. Happy Queer History Month, Aotearoa – Pūmahara Ia Te Wā! This July marks the second celebration of Queer History Month across the motu, thanks to the efforts of Kawe Mahara Queer Archives Aotearoa, who’ve compiled a […]
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, might not be the first place that springs to mind for a winter escape, but if you’re after a city break that skips the frostbite and serves up world-class culture, fashion, sport and queer-friendly flair, this is your sign. For the fans (of fashion and footy) This season’s sporting headliner? The All […]
Tanya Unkovich resigns from Parliament amid controversy over her anti-trans bill and anti-vax views. Craig Young explores the motivations behind her abrupt departure. At the end of June, New Zealand First List MP Tanya Unkovich stepped down from Parliament, citing a desire to return to her career as a motivational speaker. Her departure might appear […]