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A horrific hate-fueled shooter has murdered at least five and injured 18 at a gay nightclub in Colorado, USA. According to local Police reports, the disgusting attack broke out at Colorado Springs’ Club Q on Saturday, 19 November, and was only stopped thanks to the bravery of several patrons who managed to subdue the Shooter. […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has unexpectedly given its support for a proposed federal law that would codify marriages between same-sex couples. While the Utah-based church’s doctrine “related to marriage between a man and a woman is well known and will remain unchanged,” the church also confirmed in a statement that they would support […]
The UK government has reduced funding for a significant HIV prevention fund helping to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria around the world. The move to slash funding follows last year’s pledge of £1.4 billion to The Global Fund, which has now been reduced to £1 billion. All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on HIV and AIDS has […]
Historian Gareth Watkins highlights November dates that highlight the significant strides that New Zealand’s rainbow communities have made. 27 November 1974 On this day, representatives from five Gay Liberation groups made submissions to a parliamentary select committee. The Committee was considering MP Venn Young’s members bill which set out to decriminalise homosexual acts between consenting […]
The New Zealand Comedy Trust have announced the inaugural Topp Prize has been awarded to comedian Chris Parker. Parker takes home $15,000 and two iconic milk bottle lolly artworks from Simon Lewis Wards – housed in a double hot pink crate to match Camp Mother’s pantsuit. “We are honoured to have our legacy acknowledged alongside kiwi […]
Unlike COVID-19 reporting, the public will not be informed of the specific locations of Monkeypox outbreaks in New Zealand. In last week’s interview with express magazine, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand’s Interim Director of Outbreak Response Matt Hannant, confirmed the location of potential Monkeypox (MXP) clusters will not be reported. “To protect the privacy of […]
Since its inception Hui Takatāpui was based foresight of Te Rōpū Tautoko, with a vision of unity for Takatāpui. In 2022 the 32nd Hui Takatāpui remains steadfast in this vision. The Board leading this year’s Hui, Mataatua Takatāpui Trust, Ngati-Awa descendants, Wetini Paul, Tu chapman and Tux Hika had initially planned for the hui to […]
Today, The Ministry of Health have announced that New Zealand’s Monkeypox cases have risen to 33, due to further community transmission. Matt Hannant, Te Whatu Ora’s Interim Director of Outbreak Response fronts up to express for a in-depth discussion on patient isolation, financial support and NZ’s vaccine rollout strategy. How many people in NZ have accessed […]