Category: New Zealand

Craig Young says The ACT Party needs to abandon its current ruminations about the abolition of the Human Rights Commission. Even if it isn’t abolished, nor should its neutrality be compromised. When it came to the Commission, established in 1977 under the Muldoon administration, its abilities and scope were circumscribed. It took sixteen years to […]

Seven new cases of MPOX (formerly known as Monkeypox) have been confirmed in Auckland since late December. Body Positive’s Mark Fisher breaks down the best ways to avoid catching and spreading MPOX. MPOX is back in NZ with seven new cases. How concerned should YOUR EX readers be? MPOX has been downgraded from a global […]

Historian Gareth Watkins presents YOUR ex’s annual rainbow history quiz. Test your knowledge now! (Answers at the bottom.) 1 – James Mustapic, the winner of this year’s Celebrity Treasure Island, donated the $100,000 grand prize to what nationwide transgender organisation? 2 – In what year did the national census first collect specific data about gender, […]

While still studying, actor Ian Blackburn has picked up roles in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and now Robyn Malcolm’s stunning Kiwi drama After The Party. He talks to YOUR ex about dream roles, powerful storytelling, and the arts beyond acting.  Where did you grow up, and what was growing up […]

In June 2022, Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura – Outing Violence and Rainbow Hub Waikato began researching the best ways to uplift Takatāpui and Rainbow elder voices. The research’s findings were published last month in a report, along with podcasts featuring highlights from community interviews. Lead Researcher Sandra Dickson discusses the gaps in care for our elderly […]

From groundbreaking interviews and exclusive revelations to political insights and personal triumphs, YOUR EX has delved into a diverse array of topics that resonate deeply within our community. In this feature, we revisit the top 10 stories that captured our readers’ attention and sparked conversations. Join us as we delve into the top 10 stories […]

New Zealand’s Government is poised to implement a controversial policy that may dramatically impact transgender athletes’ participation in grassroots sports. Spearheaded by New Zealand First, the party’s sport and recreation spokesman, Andy Foster, said it is “about fairness and safety in sport for women.” The policy focuses on separating transgender athletes from amateur competitions, with […]

COUNTDOWN: FOUR MONTHS TO GO! Prepare for the unprecedented celebration of inclusion and diversity in sports at the Rainbow Games 2024 from Thursday 4 – Monday 8 April! Whether you’re an experienced athlete or just starting out, there is something for everyone. The competitive and social divisions across Open and female-identifying categories create safe spaces […]