Category: News
Several German national footballers are reportedly planning to come out on 17 May, coinciding with the International Day Against Homophobia. According to German News Paper Preußische Allgemeine Zeitung, the collective coming out is part of a broader plan called Sports Free, which aims to challenge the norms within the sport and promote greater acceptance and […]
2024’s lineup for Winter Pride is gearing up to be one of the biggest yet, featuring an eclectic array of DJs, performers, and unique events set to transform Queenstown into a hub of LGBTQ+ celebration from 22 August to 1 September. This year’s festival not only highlights traditional pride festivities but also introduces innovative experiences […]
The Swedish parliament approved new legislation that allows individuals to change their gender at the age of 16 legally, a reduction from the previous age limit of 18. The parliament approved the new legislation with a substantial majority of 234 votes to 94, with 21 members either abstaining or absent. Set to be implemented in […]
The star of TVNZ’s new local drama Testify, Stacey Hayes, tells us what she learnt from a childhood living in New Zealand’s foster care system and her advice for the parents of trans teens. Where did you grow up, and what was your childhood like? I was born and raised in New Plymouth, and my […]
The Scottish Government has announced plans to enact a bill targeting misogyny, which will extend its protection to include trans women. This legislation, slated for introduction before the end of the current parliamentary session in 2026, aims to combat prejudice and violence against all women and girls. During an interview with BBC’s Good Morning Scotland, […]
Historian Gareth Watkins checks out dates in April’s past that were significant milestones for the queer community. 28 April 1869 Painter Frances Hodgkins was born in Dunedin. At the time, Dunedin was the most populous city in New Zealand and was home to a vibrant artistic community. Hodgkins first exhibited there in 1890, and five […]
‘The Boy, The Queen & Everything In Between’ creator Ramon Te Wake talks about living authentically as a trans woman in a changing culture and sharing queer stories with evolving audiences. TVNZ’s new local series, ‘The Boy, The Queen & Everything In Between,’ revisits 90’s K road with a gaggle of well-known drag queens and some […]
Exclusively for YOUR EX, Writer and director Paul Oremland reflects on the profound changes he has witnessed in societal attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community in New Zealand. Our film, Mysterious Ways, is now available to stream on TVNZ+. It’s a gay love story about a Vicar who wants to marry his Samoan boyfriend in their […]