Category: New Zealand

Aug 23
Out Now: Dangerous Queer Kiwi Filmmaking

The queer women behind, We Were Dangerous, writer Maddie Dai and director Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, discuss the personal inspirations behind this timely tale of autonomy, freedom and independent spirit. Filmed in Christchurch, We Were Dangerous tells the story of Nellie, Daisy and Lou, three girls labelled to be so uncivilised that they are sent to a school […]

Aug 22
Community Rallies After Pride Flags Removed Ahead Of Winter Pride Festival In Queenstown

In a disheartening act of vandalism, approximately 29 Winter Pride-branded flags were removed or stolen across Queenstown just days before the ten days of celebration kickoff. These flags, installed as part of the Winter Pride celebrations, were intended to symbolize inclusion, diversity, and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Their removal sends a troubling message, raising […]

Aug 20
New Zealand’s Queer History & Politics

Historian Gareth Watkins highlights August dates that are significant for Aotearoa’s LGBTQ+ communities. 24 August 1976 The NZ Truth tabloid newspaper began a 6-week campaign to publicly out National MP Marilyn Waring. Its first front-page headline read, “MP’s Odd Love Affair.” The story reported that Waring’s lover was a “mother of three who left her husband […]

Aug 19
What Stephen Rainbow’s Appointment Means For The Human Rights Commission

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has appointed Dr Stephen Rainbow as head of the anti-discrimination Human Rights Commission. Craig Young assesses what the appointment of a centre-right gay man, means for the commission. At sixty-three, Rainbow has had a broad spectrum of political affiliations, starting with Labour in the eighties and the Greens in the nineties, […]

Aug 15
Pics | Sexy Moments From URGE’s Locker Room Party (Part Two)

Missed out on URGE’s Locker Room Party?! You can still get that unique URGE experience at Christchurch’s A Rolling Stone on 5 October, Auckland’s G.A.Y on 27 October at Auckland’s Phoenix on 9 November for URGE’s 27th Birthday! URGE Locker Room took over K Road’s Phoenix venue on Saturday 10 August for the annual fundraiser […]

Aug 14
The Hottest Pics From URGE Locker Room Party (Part One)

URGE Locker Room took over K Road’s Phoenix venue on Saturday 10 August for the annual fundraiser for the Falcons Rugby Team. The sexy Locker Room vibes were enhanced with beats from DJs Torrance, Winner Mick and Ryan Borne, as well as shows from RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under alumni Kita Mean and Rita Menu. […]

Aug 14
Grammy Winners Greta Van Fleet Set to Ignite Spark Arena

Grammy Award-winning rock ensemble Greta Van Fleet is set to make a dynamic return to New Zealand as part of their Starcatcher World Tour. The band will grace Auckland’s Spark Arena on 30 August, marking their first performance in the country since 2019. Originating from Frankenmuth, Michigan, the group comprises brothers Josh Kiszka (vocals), Jake […]

Aug 13
Rialto Channel: 25 Years of Championing Independent Cinema and LGBTQ+ Voices

This August, Rialto Channel celebrates 25 years as New Zealand’s leading platform for independent, award-winning, and critically acclaimed films. Since its inception, Rialto Channel has carved out a unique space in the cinematic landscape, not only as a curator of world-class cinema but also as a vital supporter of diverse storytelling, with a particular emphasis […]