Category: News

Aug 30
Uganda’s Harsh Homophobic Legislation Faces International Scrutiny Following First Major Case

In a move that has drawn international criticism, a Ugandan Man has been indicted under the contentious anti-LGBTQ+ law sanctioned by President Yoweri Museveni earlier this year. The anti-LGBTQ+ law, often labelled as the most severe policy of its type globally, carries a life imprisonment penalty for those found guilty of same-sex relations. In more […]

Aug 27
The Hottest Pics of Winter Pride’s Opening Night Party

Winter Pride 2023 opened with a high-school reunion-themed party that included performances from drag divas Kween Kong, Beverley Kills, and Mandy Moobs, plus poptastic DJ sets from Mason Andrews, heating up Queenstown for Winter Pride. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1924″ display=”slideshow”]

Aug 24
National MP Stripped Of All Portfolios Following Threatening Incident Towards LGBTQ+ MP Shanan Halbert

National MP Tim van de Molen has been found in contempt of Parliament and stripped of all portfolios after making inappropriate and aggressive actions towards Northcote MP Shanan Halbert. The incident in question occurred after a meeting of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee on June 29. An altercation arose when van de Molen confronted […]

Aug 24
Drag Race Stars: Anita Wigl’It Announces Split From Ivana Drink

“I’m heartbroken and feeling defeated at the end of our marriage,” Ivana Drink tells YOUR EX. In an announcement to over 91,000 followers on Instagram and Facebook, Anita Wigl’it has told fans “Ivana Drink and I have sadly separated.” In the full post Anita, aka Nick Kennedy-Hall stated: “I’m not really ready to make this […]

Aug 23
2023 Rainbow Excellence Awards Finalists Announced

The annual New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards will celebrate its fifth year at their 2023 ceremony on Wednesday 27 September. The awards bring together organisations striving to improve diversity and inclusion for LGBTTQIA+ people and celebrate achievements being made in workplace leadership, innovation, best practice, and collaboration. The finalists are:  ASB Bank Ltd, Aurecon, Downer […]

Aug 22
Business Owner Killed Over Display of LGBTQ+ Pride Flag in Southern California

Tragedy has struck the community of Cedar Glen, in southern California, with the owner of the Mag.Pi clothing store being fatally shot following a dispute over an LGBTQ+ Pride flag displayed outside her store. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Friday, with local authorities quickly responding. Upon arrival, San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies found […]

Aug 21
James Wallace Stripped of Knighthood

James Hay Wallace has been stripped of his knighthood, with the New Zealand government appealing to King Charles to revoke the honour. This decision comes after Wallace’s conviction for sexually abusing three young men was brought to light in June. The move follows Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ announcement on Monday that Wallace is no longer […]

Aug 21
Drag Queen Erika Rose Sets Sights on Florida’s State Legislature Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Push

Amidst Florida’s burgeoning anti-LGBTQ+ climate, a unique candidate has emerged to voice out against this alarming trend. Michael Travis, better known by his stage name Erika Rose, is determined to challenge the status quo by vying for a seat in the state legislature. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has been a vocal critic of LGBTQ+ […]