Category: News

Apr 16
All Blacks Coach Says Israel Folau ‘Let Himself Down’ With Homophobic Posts

Steve Hansen has joined All Blacks TJ Perenara and Nehe Milner-Skudder in speaking out against the anti-gay comments made by Israel Folau. All Blacks Coach Steve Hanson has become the latest figure in New Zealand rugby to speak out against Israel Folau’s anti-gay outburst. Hanson made his views clear at an All Blacks training camp in […]

Apr 16
Pete Buttigieg Launches Campaign to Become America’s First Gay President

The 37-year-old Mayor from Indiana has launched his historic bid for the Presidency, with his husband by his side. Pete Buttigieg officially launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the US Presidency this morning (NZ time) amid surging poll numbers and rising interest both in the United States and globally, including an appearance on Ellen […]

Apr 12
Hundreds Protest Gay Execution Law Outside Hotel Owned By Brunei’s Sultan

In an act of defiance, and condemnation against new laws that enable authorities to enact capital punishment on homosexuality in Brunei, around 400 people protested outside the Dorchester Hotel in London. The hotel which is one of nine luxury hotels across the globe that is owned by the Brunei Investment Agency which is in turn […]

Apr 11
Israel Folau’s Rugby Contract to be Terminated

Rugby Australia will cut Israel Folau loose after his latest homophobic outburst. Israel Folau is set to lose his contract with Rugby Australia. The organisation issued a statement tonight that they were on the verge of terminating Folau’s contract despite being unable to contact the controversial Wallabies fullback. “Rugby Australia and the New South Wales […]

Apr 11
Tasmania Makes Listing Gender on Birth Certificates Optional

The bill also removes the requirement for trans people to have surgery in order to change their legal gender. The Australian state of Tasmania has made history, by removing the requirement for gender to be listed on birth certificates. The bill which had the support of Labor and the Greens, only passed after the state […]

Apr 11
Israel Folau Resumes Anti-Gay Social Media Posts

This is not the first time the Wallabies player has taken to Instagram to attack homosexuality. Israel Folau was warned last year by Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle after a series of provocative posts, most notably one that said: “God’s plan for gay people was HELL.” He was not formally sanctioned, however. Rugby Australia may […]

Apr 11
Kenyan LGBTI Activist Refused Asylum into South Africa Unless He Can “Prove” His Sexuality

Despite being one of the most well known LGBTI+ activists in Kenya, the South African government has turned down George Barasa’s application for asylum, with officials demanding he first prove his sexuality. Barasa, who is facing death threats, after becoming one of the first people to come out on Kenyan national television as both gay […]

Apr 09
QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT – THE RHAPSODY TOUR: Heading to NZ Stadiums in February 2020!

Returning to Auckland – First Time Ever in Wellington and Dunedin! Tickets on Sale from Wednesday 17 April at 10am. The box office success of Oscar-winner Bohemian Rhapsody, the highest grossing music biopic of all time, has proven that the love for Queen remains as strong as ever. Lifelong Kiwi fans and new converts will […]