Category: News
In a significant move towards equality, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged the Greek parliament to approve new legislation to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption. Labelling this step as crucial for democracy, Mitsotakis emphasised the importance of abolishing the notion of second-tier citizenship, particularly when it affects children. The vote, scheduled for 15 February, has […]
Asbestos contamination has led to the cancellation of the beloved Mardi Gras Fair Day in Sydney just days before the event. The event, which attracts over 70,000 attendees annually, was called off following the discovery of asbestos in Victoria Park, close to Sydney’s central business district. The City of Sydney, the event’s organisers, were alerted […]
Auckland Rainbow Parade returns bringing diversity, unity, respect, celebration, inclusion and loads of colour on Saturday, 17 February 2024. At Auckland Rainbow Parade, wear your most colourful clothes, sprinkle some glitter, wave those rainbow flags (and if you don’t have one, they will be handing them out down the road), dance, smile and enjoy the […]
British musician Ed Sheeran is facing opposition from the Malaysian Islamist party Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and the Penang mufti over his upcoming concert in Kuala Lumpur, due to his support for LGBTQ+ rights. The concert, scheduled for February 24 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, has sparked calls for cancellation, mirroring previous attempts by […]
Peter Spooner, the father of Brianna Ghey, a transgender teenager tragically murdered last year, has called for an apology from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak following a controversial comment made during a session of Prime Minister’s Questions. The comment, perceived as a jibe about trans women while Ghey’s mother was present in the chamber, has sparked […]
Tri-Nations Party featured DJ sets from Australia’s DJ Galleon, Auckland’s James Leuii and URGE Event’s own Everett Wayne. One of the biggest parties of Bear NZ Week 2024! Photos | Jasmin Sheikh. Saturday 3 February Phoenix, Level 1, 258 K Road.
Take That, the celebrated trio of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald, have thrilled fans with the announcement of their “This Life On Tour,” marking their grand return to New Zealand in November 2024. The tour, which will be their first in the region since 2017, promises an extensive seven-date itinerary across New Zealand […]
The New Zealand Blood Service has confirmed that it is currently reassessing its contentious regulations that have seen the majority of gay and bisexual men (MSM) banned from donating blood. The rule has been widely criticised as outdated and discriminatory, prohibits gay and bisexual men (or Men who have sex with men – MSM) from […]