Category: New Zealand
Professor Jonathan Mane-Wheoki – a much-loved art curator, historian and Anglican churchman – died peacefully in Auckland Monday night after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was 70. Details have now been made public about his funeral service. Professor Jonathan Mane-Wheoki’s requiem will be in Holy Trinity Cathedral next Saturday at 10.30am, after which he […]
In what some are describing as “an earthquake” The Vatican has signaled a change in direction on the church’s attitude to homosexuals. express spoke to Auckland Diocesan spokesperson Dame Lyndsay Freer for her reaction In a statement by the Vatican released Monday night called “Relatio” the church is now urging clergy and parishioners to treat gay Catholics, […]
Advancements in bioengineering by Anthony Atala of a North Carolina University seeks to successfully reproduce safe and functioning human penis. Over 20 years of research lead Atala and fellow researchers at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine to successfully grow human penises in a laboratory to one day be able to meet a real need for humans who may have lost […]
Sunday 12 October will be the last night for Ponsonby Road’s only gay bar. Legendary Auckland cocktail bar Shanghai Lil’s will take up residency from Wednesday 22 October. The plush cocktail bar, adorned with Chinese antiques and it’s famous grand piano, will feature live jazz and a regal cocktail list. Poof owner Wayne Clark says […]
Transgender advocates and allied health professionals from around the world will gather in Adelaide this weekend for the Australian and New Zealand Professional Association for Transgender Health (ANZPATH) Third International Biennial Conference will take place at Adelaide University from 4th – 6th October 2014. This conference will be the largest, most comprehensive and Transgender inclusive program ever delivered in […]
New studies being presented at the Australasian Sexual Health Conference in Sydney today reveal a consistent proportion of lesbian and bisexual women are never receiving the routine Papanicolaou (Pap smear) test. Medical experts are warning this could leave them at increased risk of cervical cancer. “The results of this study are concerning,” says lead researcher […]
The Auckland Pride Festival and Parade is now looking for enthusiastic, welcoming and community-minded volunteers from all backgrounds with a broad variety of skills. There are many roles available in which you can apply your expertise, make new friends, and enjoy the Auckland Pride experience! The Parade Director is currently seeking volunteers for a variety […]
The Auckland Pride Festival and Parade will be bringing the love back to our fabulous Super City throughout February 2015! Now entering its third year, the Auckland Pride Festival is firmly established as New Zealand’s biggest and best social and cultural celebration for the Rainbow Community (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Takatāpui, Fa’afafine, Intersex, Queer) and […]