Category: News

Feb 09
First Auckland Pride ‘#ourmarch’ attracts Estimated 3000 People

Organisers declare community event a success, saying 3000 attendees is a conservative estimation. Auckland Pride’s inaugural ‘#ourmarch’ attracted 3000 people including participants in the march and attendees of the Myers Park celebration that followed, according to the March’s producer Richard Green. The march which followed the ‘graduation route’ from Albert Park had a grass routes […]

Feb 09
Matt Holster Wins Mr. Bear NZ 2019

Matt Holster took out the title in lively competition, in front of a packed crowd at The Dog’s Bollix last night. Taking to social media to celebrate his win, Matt said:  “I am incredibly flattered and humbled for tonight’s event. I will strive to do you proud. Thank you to everyone involved in organizing the […]

Feb 09
Groups taking part in Auckland Pride March Confirmed

A finalized list of groups taking part in the Auckland Pride March has been released, revealing over 550 participants will be involved. The groups represented includes: Amnesty International New Zealand Asexuality New Zealand Auckland Drag Auckland Peace Action Auckland Unitarians Auckland Young Feminists Bernard’s Posse CPA Australia Crumb Cafe Gender Minorities Aotearoa Green Party of […]

Feb 05
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Won’t Attend the Auckland Pride ‘Walk’

The PM has announced she will attend the Wellington Pride Parade, however. In 2018, Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand’s first Prime Minister to participate in a pride parade when she walked with Rainbow Labour however, she will not be attending 2019’s replacement walk. Ardern has been a regular attendee over the course of the past […]

Feb 04
Fired Up: Ellen Page Lashes Out About Anti-LGBTI Policies, Racism, and Trump

Canadian born Actor and Producer, Ellen Page has come out swinging against U.S President Donald Trump, his Administration, and its anti-LGBTI policies/rhetoric. Page’s comments which were made during an interview on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert started following a discussion about the recent attack on Empire actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago. Speaking about the horrific racist and homophobic hate […]

Feb 04
Jussie Smollett Speaks About Violent Attack For First Time, While Police Release Images Suspects

Jussie Smollett has spoken out for the first time since becoming the victim of a violent, racist, and homophobic hate crime in Chicago on Tuesday the 29th of January. Smollett’s statement which was released less than a week after the attack was also followed by Chicago Police releasing images of the possible attackers. “Let me start by saying that […]

Feb 02
Brazil’s First Gay Congressman Goes Into Exile Fearing For His Life

Brazil’s first openly gay congressman has fled the country in the aftermath of the nation’s recent election and ongoing death threats against him. Jean Wyllys, who has been described as South America’s very own Harvey Milk, said he was forced to leave the South American nation and is currently residing in Europe for his own safety. Wyllys’ […]

Feb 02
Man Executed on Homosexuality Charges in Iran

A 31-year-old man has become the latest victim of homophobic legislation in Iran after he was hanged after being convicted for violating the nations anti-gay laws. First reported by The Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) the unnamed man was publicly hanged in the City of Kazeroon, a punishment in line with the Islamic Punishment Code in Iran, […]