Category: News

Aug 07
Aussie Olympian’s Kiss Challenges Homophobic Backlash

Australian climber Campbell Harrison defiantly kissed his boyfriend after missing out on the final of the men’s boulder and lead competition, standing up to homophobic trolls. Harrison, who finished tied for 19th with a score of 9.4, did not advance to the final, as only the top eight from each semi-final were allowed to progress. […]

Aug 07
Pics | Synthony Pride Attracts Thousands To Party At Spark!

Synthony, the show that combines EDM DJs with live vocalists and the 48-piece Auckland Philharmonia, took over Auckland’s Spark Arena on Saturday 3 August with a special Pride edition, Synthony Pride. Synthony Pride featured special guest performers for this one-night-only party including: Boh Runga, Harper Finn, Paige, Kita and Anita, and many more.

Aug 07
Pics | Leather Up’s Second Birthday @ G.A.Y Auckland

G.A.Y Auckland’s GEARED party celebrated the second birthday of Leather Up Auckland, with sexy beats by DJ Ryan Borne setting the perfect mood for the night. Leather Up is a Leather-focused social meet that embraces all tribes of kink and diverse fetish. Whether you identify as Leather, Pup, Dom, Sub, Rubber, Uniform, Sports Gear, Military […]

Aug 04
Top Picks For Winter Pride 2024

Winter Pride turns 21 this month! Chase away the winter blues with ten days of celebrations in Queenstown from Thursday, 22 August, to Sunday, 1 September. Here are YOUR ex’s picks of the festival’s must-attend events: Pride Dinner 2024 | Friday 23rd August Kick off the festivities with a stylish dinner at Yonder, Queenstown’s best […]

Aug 02
OPINION: Are You Suffering From Dating Fatigue?

Take Dick Richards’ Dating Quiz to find out! Dating Fatigue: It’s more regular than the common flu and can affect us for years. It can influence our moods and our outlook on what our future could look like, and it can keep us isolated. What feelings come to mind when I say ‘dating’ or ‘the […]

Aug 02
OPINION: Do We Have Shortage Of Masc Queer Women?

Jessie Lewthwaite is a rare masc-lesbian swimming in a sea of femme sapphics. So what’s a masc-attracted girl to do? Walking down the stairs into the basement club, I am confronted with a sea of wall-to-wall femmes. This was one of Auckland’s rare queer women-who-love-women (WLW) nights. The crowd skewed younger, which was understandable since […]

Aug 02
OPINION: Transitioning – It’s Not All Guns Or Roses!

Many trans people believe beginning hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and undergoing surgery will make everything in their lives better. Unfortunately, the reality is not always the case, says Eli Luke Michel. You’ve been waiting for this moment for as long as you can remember. Anticipation has built as you’ve waited months after a referral to […]

Aug 02
Czech and Slovak Police Thwart Terrorist Attack on Pride Parade

Czech police, working in collaboration with their Slovak counterparts, have detained a minor suspected of plotting a terrorist attack on the Bratislava Pride parade. According to a report from UNN, the boy was part of an international online group that coordinated attacks via Telegram. Approximately two weeks ago, as Bratislava prepared for its annual march, […]