Category: New Zealand
A bold celebration of burlesque, circus, music and comedy, the Auckland Live Cabaret Festival returns to The Civic from 24 June to 5 July 2026, transforming one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic venues into a glittering playground of late-night spectacle and genre-defying performance. This year’s festival invites audiences to step into a world within a […]
A recent RNZ Pacific article reported that the number of Fijians living with HIV has risen to at least 9,000—almost one percent of the population. To put this in perspective: New Zealand, with a population five times larger than Fiji’s, has around 3,500 people estimated to be HIV-positive—less than 0.1 percent of our population. Fiji’s […]
CHCH Pride closed in dazzling style at the sold-out Love and Light Closing Party, where the dance floor glowed with joy, connection and unapologetic celebration. The night brought together multiple DJs, roving performers and a crowd ready to sparkle. It was one final chance to gather, let go and finish Pride Fest wrapped in love […]
Hot Pools – After Dark brought the heat to Christchurch Pride Month, with He Puna Taimoana transformed into a steamy, joy-filled celebration of queer community. Set against the ocean in New Brighton, the evening invited guests to soak up the warmth, music and Pride vibes in an atmosphere that felt both energising and intimate. CHCH […]
Record levels of cocaine use in New Zealand have reignited calls for a major overhaul of the country’s drug policy, with the NZ Drug Foundation warning the current approach is no longer working. New wastewater testing data released by the NZ Police shows cocaine consumption surged to an all-time high in the final quarter of […]
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 […]