Category: News

Aug 19
“Be Gay, Join a Run Club”: Wellington’s New Queer Run/Walk Community

Welly Lesbian Run/Walk Club is bringing Wellington’s LGBTQ+ community together for movement, friendship and plenty of post-run yapping — with no pressure, no registration and no one left behind. For founder Kiera, the idea began with a simple desire: more opportunities for queer people to connect throughout the year. “This year has really been about […]

Aug 19
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson Says She Still Dislikes Sydney Mardi Gras, 30 Years On

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says she still does not like the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, standing by views she first expressed three decades ago despite acknowledging that Australia and its laws have changed significantly since then. Her comments came during an interview following controversy over former One Nation candidate Parminder Singh, who […]

Aug 19
Gay Dutch PM’s Adorable Moment with Hockey Star Fiancé Goes Viral

A heartwarming moment between Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and his fiancé, Argentinian hockey star Nicolás Keenan, has gone viral — and LGBTQ+ fans are loving the simple, joyful visibility of two men sharing affection on the international sporting stage. The clip, posted by Hockey Netherlands on Instagram, shows Jetten waiting on the sidelines as […]

Aug 18
Christian group melts down over Snack Food Companies almost-gay kiss advert

A conservative Christian campaign group with a long history of opposing LGBTQ+ representation has set its sights on Cheez-It — this time over an advert in which two men almost appear to kiss while one tries to eat a floating cracker. One Million Moms is calling on Cheez-It to remove its tongue-in-cheek “The Boyfriend” commercial, […]

Aug 18
‘Nothing shameful about HIV’: Gay Florida candidate hits back at election smear

Openly gay Florida state senator Shevrin Jones has condemned a false campaign message sent to voters claiming he is living with HIV, accusing those behind it of weaponising both his sexuality and HIV stigma for political gain. Jones is seeking the Democratic nomination for Florida’s 24th Congressional District, where he hopes to succeed retiring US […]

Aug 18
‘Absolutely not’: Queer directors reject work on HBO’s Harry Potter

Two queer directors have revealed they turned down opportunities to work on HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series, citing J.K. Rowling’s record on transgender issues. Canadian writer-director Ally Pankiw, whose credits include Black Mirror, The Great and I Used to Be Funny, shared a screenshot of an exchange with her representative in which she was […]

Aug 18
WNBA trans debate intensifies as Caitlyn Jenner backs former NBA players

Caitlyn Jenner has backed former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White after the pair claimed they would enter the WNBA Draft while invoking transgender identities in an apparent attempt to challenge the league’s eligibility rules. Appearing on Fox News, Jenner argued that the former NBA players were exposing what she described as “hypocrisy” […]

Aug 17
Out & About: Queer Nightlife Shines at Eagle Bar

Friday night was in full swing at Eagle Bar, with the K’ Road favourite once again drawing a lively crowd for drinks, music and plenty of queer energy. Regulars mixed with new faces as friends caught up, newcomers settled in and the weekend got underway in one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s best-known LGBTQ+ nightlife spots. With […]