Category: News
YOUR EX sits down with the Christchurch Pride Board to break down the themes, events, and preparations going into Christchurch Pride (1–30 March). Christchurch is set to burst with rainbow brilliance this month as the 2025 Christchurch Pride Festival expands throughout this entire calendar month. This historic move, inspired by last year’s success, celebrates the […]
In a city where food culture is rapidly evolving, BUTTER Pastry has become a standout star in Christchurch’s hospitality scene. Nestled in Phillipstown, this boutique bakery is the creation of Corentin Esquenet, an award-winning pastry chef who brings French finesse to every baked delight. With its crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside canelés, indulgent tarts, and ever-changing seasonal menus, […]
If you haven’t yet experienced the magic of Dhi Ferrari Cakes, consider this your sign. Tucked inside The Welder, a foodie hub in the heart of Christchurch, Dhi Ferrari has quietly become one of the city’s most exciting culinary talents—bringing Brazilian flair, European technique, and pure pastry perfection to local dessert lovers. As Christchurch celebrates […]
Pete Buttigieg made a playful yet pointed remark about Donald Trump’s “small” size during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, following Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress on 4 March. The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, who made history as the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve in a full-time […]
A video posted by pop Melbourne gay bar, The Laird, is causing online debate and threats of calling the ‘health department’. Australia’s longest-running gay-owned and operated bar and accommodation, The Laird Melbourne, is at the centre of a controversial debate online after posting a video on Instagram of a kink area some are calling ‘the […]
WorldPride DC 2025 has officially announced that Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo will headline the highly anticipated Saturday Night Street Festival and Concert on June 7, 2025. The free, two-day event, set to take place on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of attendees from around the […]
President Donald Trump doubled down on his anti-LGBTQ+ stance during his presidential address to Congress on Tuesday (4 March), defending a series of anti-trans executive orders and making an unusual claim about “transgender mice.” While discussing what he called “wasteful government spending,” Trump alleged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uncovered “$8 million for […]
Looking for an unforgettable date night that blends romance, sophistication, and sheer fabulousness? Treat your significant other—or your best Judy—to a night of classical brilliance with the Auckland Philharmonia’s Classic Series concert: Romantic Brahms on Thursday, 10 April, at Auckland Town Hall. If you’ve yet to experience an Auckland Philharmonia concert, darling, it’s time to […]