Category: News

Feb 13
Why Lyttelton is the South Island’s Most Underrated Destination

From balcony beers to vintage VHS, this is your ultimate guide to Lyttelton. Discover the best places to eat, drink, dance and explore. There are places you visit, and then there are places you fall in love with. Ōhinehou Lyttelton is firmly the latter. Wrapped around a working harbour and cocooned by the Port Hills, […]

Feb 13
Landmark Ruling Grants Co-Ownership Rights to Same-Sex Partners in The Philippines

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has ruled that same-sex couples who live together may be recognised as co-owners of property acquired during their relationship — provided there is clear proof of each partner’s contribution. The decision, which took effect on February 5, was penned by Associate Justice Jhosep Lopez and clarifies how property disputes […]

Feb 13
Elderly Tourist Arrested After Alleged Assault of Gay Man on NZ Cruise

A 71-year-old British tourist has been arrested in Australia after allegedly assaulting a gay passenger during a two-week cruise around New Zealand. The man was taken into custody by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) after the cruise ship Discovery Princess docked in Sydney Harbour on January 31. Police said the alleged incident occurred several days […]

Feb 12
NYC Plans to Reinstall Pride Flag at Stonewall in Defiance of Trump Policy

New York City officials say they will raise a Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument this week — a move that could spark a direct confrontation with the federal government at one of the most symbolic locations in LGBTQ+ history. The decision follows the quiet removal of the Pride flag earlier this year after […]

Feb 11
“We Will Not Be Erased”: Protest Erupts at Stonewall Monument After Pride Flags Removal

The LGBTQ+ community has strongly condemned new federal guidelines under the Trump administration after a large Pride flag was removed from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City — prompting an emotional protest rally at the historic site. The rally took place on Tuesday afternoon outside the monument, just days after the Pride flag […]

Feb 11
German Football Referee Assaulted Days After Pitch-Side Proposal to His Boyfriend

German football referee Pascal Kaiser has been assaulted at his home just one week after proposing to his boyfriend in front of tens of thousands of football fans — an attack widely condemned as homophobic and deeply alarming. Kaiser proposed to his partner Moritz on the pitch at RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne ahead of a Bundesliga […]

Feb 11
Fox News Published More Trans-Related Articles Than Any Other Outlet in 2025 — By a Long Way

Fox News’ fixation on transgender people has reached such extreme levels that it is now outpacing every other news outlet in the United States — including LGBTQ+ publications themselves. According to new research by media analyst Jessica Kant, the Murdoch-owned broadcaster published more articles referencing trans people in 2025 than any other news organisation, producing […]

Feb 11
New Hampshire Governor Vetoes Anti-Trans Bathroom and Sports Bill for Second Year in a Row

New Hampshire’s Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte has vetoed a controversial anti-transgender bill, S.B. 268, that sought to roll back the state’s protections for transgender individuals in public spaces and sporting events. The bill, which would have carved exceptions into the state’s 2018 anti-discrimination laws protecting gender identity, aimed to ban trans people from using restrooms, locker […]