Category: News
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz has described the Supreme Court’s decision to legalise same-sex marriage in the United States as “clearly wrong,” leaving many in the community fearful that the decision may be overturned. Cruz made the disturbing comments during an episode of his Verdict+ podcast, which discussed the fate of the 2015 Obergefell v Hodges decision, […]
Ricky Te Akau is a stalwart in New Zealand sexual health. Firstly at the NZAF from 2011 to 2018, when he engaged their renowned LYC (Love Your Condom) campaign with Māori MSM (men who have sex with men), and now at Te Whāriki Takapou, the only Kaupapa Māori sexual health promotions and research organisation in […]
Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May has sounded alarm bells warning that Britain is at risk of “sliding back” on LGBTQ+ rights if the Government does not ban trans conversion therapy. 65-year-old May made the comments at the PinkNews Westminster Summer Reception on Wednesday the 13th of July. Speaking with PinkNews, May discussed the 2017 […]
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has said he intends to redraft the Crimes Act to remove homosexuality, if successful in the next election. The Cook Islands’ general election will take place at the beginning of next month and current Prime Minister Mark Brown has pledged to redraft 1969’s Crime Act to remove any mention […]
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is said to be considering legalising same-sex marriage in the nation, which is still defending itself from Putin’s invasion. According to reports by the BBC, Zelensky is considering a petition signed by over 28,000 people, which would see the legalisation of same-sex marriages and civil partnerships in Ukraine. Currently, in Ukraine, […]
Cole Hampton, who passed away on Friday night, was well known as Wellington drag superstar, Pamela Hancock. Cole Hampton’s wake will be held at the Eva Beva at 6pm on Thursday night. Well known for his portrayal of popular Wellington Drag character Pamela Hancock aka Auntie Pam from Bulls, Cole Hampton’s death has left Wellington’s […]
Experts say New Zealand can expect more cases in the coming weeks. New Zealand should prepare for more monkeypox cases over the coming weeks as the first person in Auckland tests positive for the viral disease. The man, who is in his early 30s, became the country’s first confirmed case on Saturday night. He is […]
Historian Gareth Watkins compiles significant July dates in Aotearoa New Zealand’s LGBTQ+ history including the passing of Homosexual Law Reform. 26 July 1877 One of the earliest missionaries in NZ, William Yate, died on this date. Born in Shropshire in 1802 he arrived in the Bay of Islands in 1828. Scholars think he had sexual […]