Category: News

Mar 02
USA: Man Arrested After Threatening To Cut The Gay Out Of His Brother

Police in the U.S State of Florida have arrested a man after he threatened to cut the “gay” out of his own brother with a kitchen knife. 35-year-old David Martinez was arrested after Police were called out to a “violent dispute” between Martinez and his brother. Upon arriving at the address, it is reported that […]

Mar 01
Regulator Approves First Condom Designed for Anal Sex

The approved condom has a less than 1% slippage or breakage rate. In a move long called for by sexual health experts, the United States Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of condoms specifically intended to reduce transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during anal sex. The approved brand, ONE male condoms manufactured by […]

Mar 01
War Lord Responsible For Chechnyan “Gay Purge” Killed While Assisting Russian Forces In Ukraine

One of the key figures behind the horrific Chechnyan “gay purge” has been killed in action while assisting invading Russian forces in Ukraine.  Magomed Tushayev, who was one of the top military advisors for Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, helping to oversee a horrendous “purge” of LGBTQ+ people since 2017, was reportedly killed by Ukrainian forces. […]

Feb 28
Activists Want You To Share Putin’s Most-Hated & Banned Image To Support LGBTQ+ Ukrainians

LGBTQ+ activists across social media are calling for followers to share an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin in drag to showcase support for Ukraine and their rainbow community amid the invasion of their nation. The image, which has been banned in Russia since 2017, reportedly makes Putin furious and was called “extremist” by the […]

Feb 25
K Road’s Bars Eagle & G.A.Y Closed This Weekend

The popular venues will not be open this weekend following positive covid results for managers, some staff and customers. As Omicron rips through New Zealand with over 12,000 new cases recorded today, Auckland’s queer scene is taking a hit. The managers of both Eagle Bar and G.A.Y Auckland have spoken to express and confirmed that […]

Feb 25
LGBTQ+ Ukrainians Urge Governments To ‘Stand Up And Take Action’ Against Putin & His War

With Putin’s Military raging war across Ukraine, LGBTQ+ organization KyivPride urges rainbow communities and their governments worldwide to rally behind them and stop the war in Ukraine. While Russia’s sudden invasion of Ukraine has been met with widespread condemnation from leaders across the world, many are calling for more to be done to stop Putin […]

Feb 24
Dance Music: Go Gaga For Lady Shaka

After founding London’s first Pasifika club night, DJ Lady Shaka has returned to Aotearoa. She tells us about her inspirations and repping femme queens. Chehooo! Where did you grow up and how was growing up for you?  When I was younger, my whole life revolved around dance. Since I could walk, I was dancing and […]

Feb 22
COMMUNITY GROUP OFFER DAILY DINNER GATHERING

Rainbow Awakening has set up a daily dinner gathering on K Road in memory of loved ones lost to AIDS-related illnesses. “It began with a small group of gay men who got together to talk about loved ones they had lost to AIDS. We felt that some of the chief underlying causes were – lack […]