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Oliver Hall talks to the stars and director of the new Kiwi documentary Trans And Pregnant, which follows a trans/cis gay male couple’s pregnancy journey as they navigate New Zealand’s health system, gender dysphoria and society’s expectations of what a family should be. TVNZ’s new documentary Trans And Pregnant follows the intimate journey of a Kiwi couple’s […]
Historian Gareth Watkins highlights November dates that are significant for New Zealand’s rainbow communities. 1 November 1944 Activist Ralph Knowles was born in Dunedin. From an early age, he was captivated by religion: “If I saw an article in the paper about the church overseas or some theologian, I was fascinated by it.” When he […]
Crisis hotlines for the LGBTQ+ community have seen a significant surge in calls during the 2024 U.S. presidential election week, according to a leading LGBTQ+ support organisation. Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project, reported on Wednesday that since midnight on Tuesday, the group’s crisis services—including lifeline, chat, and text support—have received approximately 125% more […]
The executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has committed to opposing the proposed policies of a potential second Trump administration on pivotal issues such as abortion, border security, and LGBTQ rights. Anthony Romero, the ACLU’s executive director, vowed “to combat” these plans, stating in an open letter on the organisation’s website, “We […]
The Dutch population has shown increased acceptance towards homosexuality, although acceptance levels for other groups within the LGBTIQA+ community remain lower, according to a new study. This insight was highlighted in a recent study by Mariëlle Paul, the Dutch State Secretary for Equal Opportunities, with the Tweede Kamer, the Lower House of Parliament. The survey […]
YOUR ex speaks with Julian Suarez, Family Bar owner Wayne Clark and NZ Police about last weekend’s alleged assault. Julian Suarez tells YOUR ex he has been to Family Bar ‘plenty of times,’ mainly to ‘dance to Latin music in the back Garden Bar.’ However, last weekend, Suarez says he was assaulted in the toilets […]
As Americans head to the polls to pick the next President of the United States, YOUR ex takes a look at both candidates and how they compare regarding LGBTQ+ rights. It’s no surprise that former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris take starkly different approaches to LGBTQ+ protections and policies. As a large […]
Prepare yourself for a night to remember as Troye Sivan takes the stage on Monday, 2 December 2024, at Auckland’s Spark Arena. Experience the captivating energy of Troye Sivan live! BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE! With a staggering 26 billion streams and over 10 million albums sold worldwide, Troye Sivan’s career has reached rare heights in […]