Category: News
One of New Zealand’s most established immigration advisory firms, well known for its support of Aotearoa’s LGBTQ+ community, has rebranded, entering a new era as New Zealand Immigration Partners (NZIP). Formerly known as Malcolm Pacific Immigration, the company has helped over 100,000 clients (including many from the LGBTQ+ community) over more than 40 years, making […]
URGE has never been the kind of night that simmers. It boils. It pulses. It erupts. Born on K’ Road back in 1997, the iconic bar-with-attitude has evolved into Aotearoa’s ultimate gay dance-party giant—and for its 28th birthday, the beats were so hot the fire alarm did actually go off. From the moment the doors […]
Scotland’s newly released census data has revealed several notable insights into LGBTQ+ identities, gender, and religion—offering a snapshot of the nation’s evolving social landscape. Among the data points grabbing attention: author JK Rowling has listed her religion as “believer in biology” in what appears to be a targeted protest against trans inclusion. The declaration was […]
In a historic move, Victoria will become the first state in Australia to eliminate all fees associated with updating the gender marker on birth certificates — a significant and affirming change for the trans and gender diverse community. The Allan Labor Government has officially amended the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act (Fees) Regulations 2019, […]
British comedy icon Eddie Izzard has postponed her 2025 New Zealand tour after sustaining a knee injury requiring surgery. Promoters confirmed that Izzard will be unable to travel while she recovers, prompting the rescheduling of all three Aotearoa performances. “Unfortunately, due to a knee injury requiring surgery Eddie Izzard is unable to travel to New […]
In a landmark decision for LGBTQ+ rights, the Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic has declared unconstitutional longstanding laws that penalised consensual same-sex relations within the country’s National Police and Armed Forces. Previously, the Codes of Justice governing both security bodies criminalised so-called “sodomy” among officers, imposing prison sentences of up to two years. Importantly, […]
Bear New Zealand Week 2026 returns to Auckland with a packed lineup of inclusive events for the ultimate celebration of queer community and connection. From sweaty dancefloors and underwear parties to chilled brunches and board games, Bear New Zealand Week 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest, furriest, and most diverse celebration of Aotearoa’s […]
The Trump administration has acknowledged that it “inadvertently” deported a transgender woman to Mexico, despite a federal court order explicitly blocking her removal due to the risk she could be tortured or killed there. In a filing lodged last week, officials confirmed that Britania Uriostegui Rios was sent to Mexico in violation of a 14 […]