Category: News

Mar 08
Geovana Peres Discusses Gender Pay Disparity Ahead of WBO World Title Fight

Geovana will be earning just one-three-hundredth of Joseph Parker’s paycheque when he fought for the male equivalent belt. Brazilian-born Geovana moved to New Zealand nearly a decade ago, to learn English and experience another culture. With a background in special and physical education, she fell in love with the outdoors lifestyle and last year became […]

Mar 07
Duncan Garner Says Trans Athlete Laurel Hubbard Shouldn’t Compete, Following Announcement of her Return to Competition Next Month

Garner thinks the weightlifter should not be able to compete in the women’s category at the Arafura Games, despite meeting all sporting criteria. TV3 ‘s AM Show host Duncan Garner has come out against the right of Laurel Hubbard to compete in the women’s category of weightlifting competitions. Hubbard has attracted controversy from some commentators […]

Mar 07
“Pro-Homosexual” Walmart Under Fire From Homophobic Christian Group

The far-right homophobic Christian group known as the American Family Association is hoping to take down Walmart’s latest promotional video from the retail giant’s series titled Walmart’s Love is in the Aisle. The promotional video series Love Is In The Aisle, showcases a dating show at Walmart, featuring couples going on blind dates while shopping in Walmart. […]

Mar 07
Jussie Smollet ‘Attackers’ Apologise For Fake Homophobic and Racist Hate Crime

The two men who found themselves in the centre of the alleged attack on Empire star Jussie Smollett, after reportedly helping to stage the fake homophobic and racist hate crime, have issued an official apology. The brothers, Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo released the statement through their attorney, Gloria Schmidt explaining that they have “tremendous regret” for how […]

Mar 06
Man arrested in Aziz Al-Sa’afin Assult Case, Back in Court Tomorrow

Aziz has been told he will not need to give evidence if the incident goes to trial, as footage of the assault was captured on CCTV. The man, who was arrested on Friday 1 March and appeared in court on Saturday 2 March but made no plea, will be back in court tomorrow. The man […]

Mar 06
Drag Gives Me Life!

Keegan Elliot gives us the low down on all the happenings from Aotearoa’s drag scene from local legends to the international stars descending to our shores. Pride month was packed full of Queens from all over the world landing in NZ for some proud performances. There was an abundance of RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni strutting […]

Mar 05
Prominent Businessman and Entertainer Accused of Bribing Witness’ in Sex Abuse Trial

The prominent businessman’s trial began yesterday in the Auckland District Court and today the Crown opened its case against the man. The businessman is in court charged with two counts of indecent assault. One occurring in February 2008, the other in September 2016, the NZ Herald reports. Opening the Crown’s case, prosecutor Simon Foote alleged […]

Mar 05
Limited and Censored Version of Bohemian Rhapsody to be Released in China

The  Academy Award-winning film Bohemian Rhapsody is set to hit screens in China, however, the film which will be given a limited release in mid-March will be censored removing any LGBTI and drug content. According to reports by Hollywood Reporter, footage of Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek) kissing other men will be removed from the film, along with scenes […]