Category: News
Mika, the singer behind the hit song “Grace Kelly,” has opened up about facing homophobia in the early years of his career. In a new interview with the i, Mika revealed that he was often told his music was “too gay” and that he was accused of “brazen homophobia.” He explained how the music industry […]
A petition with almost 30,000 signatures is calling on the Canadian government to allow transgender and non-binary people to claim asylum in the country due to what it deems “eliminationist laws” in their home countries, including so-called safe Western democracies. The petition specifically cites the UK, where Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering removing […]
Fifteen Thousand people turned out in support of the rainbow community at Auckland’s Rainbow Parade on Ponsonby Road last night, marking the return of a motorized Parade for the city. With over 45 community groups, organisations, and businesses taking part in Auckland’s first motorized Rainbow Parade and one of the largest yet for the city, […]
Event Manager Shaughn Woodcock spills the tea on all the ‘wow’ moments we can look forward to at Saturday’s Rainbow Parade on Ponsonby Road. After Auckland has faced a hellish few weeks, Saturday’s Rainbow Parade will bring an abundance of joy and the chance to proudly celebrate inclusion, diversity, and our Rainbow communities. For the […]
The Netherlands has voted to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation. This means that individuals cannot be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation in areas such as employment, housing, and healthcare. The ban, which has seen lawmakers amend the nation’s constitution, was approved in a 56-15 vote by the Dutch senate and is the […]
In a historic decision, The Church of England has voted in favour of blessing same-sex marriages. However, it will continue to ban parishes and clergy from conducting such ceremonies. The move to allow same-sex blessings was finally approved on the 9th of February during a meeting of the Church’s governing body (General Synod) following a […]
Ahead of Rūrangi: Rising Lights’ premiere on Prime on Sunday 12 February, and Neon and SkyGo the following day, Writer and Executive Producer Cole Meyers takes Oliver Hall behind the scenes to reveal the groundbreaking approach to filmmaking that contributed to the show’s unprecedented success. Coinciding with Auckland’s Pride month, Rūrangi’s second season ‘Rising Lights’ […]
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed he’s postponed any changes in legislation addressing hate speech and discrimination in Aotearoa. The Prime Minister’s decision was amid a wide range of changes in policy from the Labour Party following the resignation of Jacinda Ardern. It followed last year’s announcement by Justice Minister Kiri Allan that changes to […]