Category: News
Toronto, Canada hosts the WorldPride Human Rights Conference later this month. The list of confirmed speakers includes the World’s first openly gay head of Government, former Prime Minister of Iceland, Johanna Siguroardottir. Other presenters include Russian activist and journalist Masha Gessen, Ugandan activist Frank Mugisha and Venezuelan trans activist Tamara Adrian. The Conference will […]
Another African country has joined the long list of States on that continent that don’t recognise Gay rights. Zambia’s foreign affairs Minister, Gabriel Namulambe, says homosexuality is an affront to Christianity and the nation. “Zambia is a Christian nation and as such we live by Christian values and we will not be able to recognise […]
Newmarket Stage Company (NSC) is excited about securing the exclusive rights to premiere Tuesdays with Morrie in New Zealand.  The acquisition of Tuesdays with Morrie is further boosted by NSC’s casting of Kiwi icon George Henare to play the lead. Commenting on the stage show, based on the bestselling book that sold 6 million copies, […]
Auckland Council has facilitated a series of hui with the city’s communities over several months and from the GLBT hui the Rainbow Framework has taken shape. The Rainbow Framework’s aim is to making Auckland the world’s most liveable city for Rainbow communities. And they want your feedback! So what does Auckland being the world’s most […]
A packed Ivy Bar watched on as Medulla Oblongata took the Miss Capital Drag crown on Sunday night ahead of six other contestants in a toughly contested battle. Medulla, aka Abraham Naim, was actually granted asylum in New Zealand last year after fleeing from homophobic persecution in the Maldives. Abraham had lived in New Zealand […]
What does the top dog’s resignation mean for Jezebel? As express was going to print reports were just starting to surface that Jessica Coen the Editor-In-Chief of Jezebel, the world’s top feminist website was resigning. With Coen at the helm the website had gained a world-wide readership of over 16 million, offering an intelligent and […]
Blakes onboard! You can be too, find out how you can help combat homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools around New Zealand. Today marks the launch of the nationwide campaign aimed at drawing attention to homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools around New Zealand. QSA Network Aotearoa brings The Day of Silence to schools […]
NZ dance legends Tai Royal and Tanne Mete return to follow up K Road Strip with Mana Wahine. Mana Wahine pays homage to the female spirit, influenced by the Maori tale of Te Aokapurangai – a young maiden who single handedly saved her people from slaughter. Mana Wahine will receive it’s world premier on Tuesday […]