Opinion | Standing by Our Queer Representatives Means Embracing Their Full Humanity
Benjamin Doyle is facing backlash for using playful queer slang — but the real issue is the wave of hate and threats they're receiving....
Opinion | The Greens’ Mishandling of the Doyle Controversy Has Deeper Consequences
No apology, no accountability, and throwing the rainbow community under the bus; Pavel Zivnustka asks why sorry seems to be the hardest word for...
Prepare for Takeoff: Palmy Drag Fest 2025 Is Cleared for Departure
Fasten your seatbelts and secure your wigs—Palmy Drag Fest 2025 is cleared for departure! On Saturday, 4 October, New Zealand's premier drag extravaganza returns...
OPINION: Is Drag Story Time Worth the Backlash?
Jacquie Grant ONZM examines the toxic protests against drag story time events and wonders if this battle is worth the fight.
Drag artists are an...
Opinion | Populism in Drag: Winston’s Referendum Bill Explained
By Craig Young
Once again, Winston Peters is pushing a populist button—this time proposing a private member’s bill that could weaponise binding citizens-initiated referenda. While...
Green MP Benjamin Doyle Faces Backlash Over Private Social Media Posts
Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle has faced significant backlash, including death threats and abuse, following the exposure of their private Instagram account, "BibleBeltBussy."
One particular...
Pride Victory: Wellington’s Rainbow Crossing to Remain After Court Challenge Dismissed
Wellington’s vibrant rainbow crossing on Cuba Street will remain unchanged following a judicial review that challenged its legality and safety.
The crossing, originally painted in...
URGE Ignites Lyttelton’s Wunderbar with Sizzling Pride Party
Tomorrow night, URGE Events is set to take over the iconic Wunderbar in Lyttelton for a night of sultry beats, electric energy, and unfiltered...
