Category: New Zealand
From the owner of Family and G.A.Y, comes the most exciting new addition to Auckland’s gay bar scene in years. Owner Wayne Clark chats exclusively to express about Heaven’s grand opening on Friday 19 May. The legendary Las Vegas Strip Club at 339 Karangahape Rd is set to undergo a dramatic transformation to become Auckland’s newest […]
Ruby Tui, a key figure in New Zealand Rugby, has re-signed with the Black Ferns for two more years, solidifying her commitment to the team. Tui confirmed her re-signing with NZ Rugby while also announcing that she would be taking an immediate sabbatical. The duration of her break from rugby remains unclear, but she is […]
Rainbow Games Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024 will be a new, inclusive multi-sport event, taking place at the Trusts Arena (and surrounding venues) from 5-11 April 2024. This brand new multi-sport event is designed for the LGBTQI+ communities and its allies, a chance for everyone to come together, celebrate, and compete in a safe and supportive […]
If you like non-penetrative sex, New Zealand is a great place to come. In a recent roundup of data analysis from their app, Grindr has announced that New Zealand has the second-highest percentage of ‘sides’ of any country in the world where the app is actively used. ‘Sides’ is a recent addition to Grindr’s optional […]
The legendary K Road Strip Club at 339 Karangahape Rd is set to become Auckland’s newest gay bar, Heaven. Opening in mid-May. Owner Wayne Clark tells express that Heaven is aiming for a different market to mainstream club Family and cutting-edge basement bar G.A.Y Auckland. “Family and G.A.Y are still the best places to go […]
Tributes to the renowned Auckland entertainer Wayne Otter aka Miss K flood social media as details of tomorrow’s funeral are announced. Miss K aka Wayne Otter’s funeral takes place tomorrow, 10am, at Morrison’s Funeral Home (220 Universal Drive, Henderson). The date and venue for a community-led memorial service will be announced shortly. Jacqui […]
Greg Fleming, National’s candidate for Maungakiekie was the former managing director of the right-wing Maxim Institute. An unearthed press release has revealed National’s candidate for Maungakiekie, Greg Fleming, once likened civil unions to polygamy and incest. The press release was issued in 2004 in the lead-up to Parliament’s passage of Civil Unions, which allowed same-sex […]
In a media statement, Speak Up For Women, the organisers of Posie Parker’s NZ tour have said her Wellington appearance has now been canceled due to security concerns following chaotic scenes in Auckland. “Tomorrow’s Let Women Speak gathering in Wellington has been canceled,” the statement read after Parker’s Auckland appearance descended into chaos, seeing Parker […]