Category: New Zealand
A Christchurch man who was violently attacked in a homophobic assault says he feels insulted that the teenager deemed the “most culpable” in a coordinated series of gay-bashing attacks sought a reduced sentence. Kelly Hopkins was targeted in April 2023 after being lured to a park in Avonhead through the dating app Grindr. Believing he […]
The High Court has issued an injunction suspending the enforcement of new regulations that would ban the prescription of puberty blockers to children with gender dysphoria or gender incongruence. The decision follows legal action taken by the Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa (PATHA), which is seeking a judicial review of the proposed changes. The […]
Test’n’Treat is a free, peer-led sexual health service in Auckland offering rapid STI and HIV testing, treatment and prevention — no appointment needed. What Is Test’n’Treat? Test’n’Treat is a walk-in sexual health clinic run by Body Positive in partnership with Auckland Sexual Health. It’s designed to be: Fast: Get tested and treated on the same […]
LGBTQI+ passengers, especially transgender, non-binary, and multiply marginalised individuals, experience heightened violence and discrimination when using public transport — and new research suggests improving safety for these groups benefits all riders. The study, led by public transport safety researcher Kirsten Tilleman from the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Engineering and Design, draws from in-depth focus […]
What if STI testing didn’t start with a swab — but with a conversation? That’s one of the quieter revolutions behind Test’n’Treat, New Zealand’s first peer-led sexual health clinic. While headlines have focused on the clinic’s speed (test today, get treated today), there’s another story unfolding in the rooms at Body Positive’s Auckland offices — […]
Will you show up on Friday 6 February 2026 and represent the inclusive kaupapa of the bear community? Go on then – enter here! Every year, Bear New Zealand Week brings together one of Aotearoa’s warmest, furriest, most proudly eclectic corners of our rainbow community. And right at the heart of it sits one of […]
InsideOUT Kōaro has announced the appointment of Judy O’Brien as its new Chief Executive, marking a pivotal leadership transition for the national rainbow charity. O’Brien officially steps into the role on 20 January, succeeding Tabby Besley, the organisation’s founder, who confirmed her decision to step down earlier this year. O’Brien joins InsideOUT Kōaro from her […]
One of New Zealand’s most established immigration advisory firms, well known for its support of Aotearoa’s LGBTQ+ community, has rebranded, entering a new era as New Zealand Immigration Partners (NZIP). Formerly known as Malcolm Pacific Immigration, the company has helped over 100,000 clients (including many from the LGBTQ+ community) over more than 40 years, making […]