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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
express offered the leaders of every significant political party in Aotearoa the chance to tell us what Pride Month means to them. Four out of five responded. Here’s what they said: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern: Kia ora and happy Pride to all Express readers! Pride month is a time to celebrate the diversity of our […]
With fears of a full-on Russian invasion on Ukraine growing every day, Oksana Solonska from KyivPride speaks with express’ Matt Fistonich about what it’s like being LGBTQ+ in Ukraine, what effects a Russian takeover could have, and how Kiwis can help queer Ukrainians amid this geopolitical crisis. How do LGBTQ+ rights compare between Ukraine and […]
The Bill passed overwhelmingly, with only eight National MPs opposed. New Zealand has banned conversion therapy. The Government’s Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill passed its final reading 112 votes in favour against eight National MPs who opposed. The eight MPs who voted against the Bill on the third reading were former leader Simon Bridges, Simeon […]
Multiple episodes of the hit television series Friends have been removed or censored by Chinese streaming services due to LGBTQ+ characters and storylines. According to reports by the South China Morning Post, several episodes have been intentionally altered to remove LGBTQ+ themes, including Ross’ ex-wife and mother of his son – Carol, who divorced Ross […]