Category: Opinion

Jun 15
Ask Agony Aunt Lisa: I’m a 20 year Old Virgin and I’m Looking For Love

Rainbow Counsellor Lisa Michelle is here to help with your problems. Q – I am 20 years old and I am a virgin. I only came out a year ago and am not interested in casual sex, but I do want a boyfriend and someone to love. Because I have never had a partner before […]

Jun 05
Opinion: All Trans Lives Matter

Ramon Te Wake explores the impact Caitlyn Jenner’s public transition has had on the trans community. On May the 29th, 2014 history was made when trans actress and activist Laverne Cox was featured on the cover of Time Magazine. The cover title read – “The Transgender Tipping Point”. It was a critical moment for all […]

Jun 02
Editorial – Annual Sex Issue

Sex is vital to our sense of wellbeing. It is something we do to achieve pleasure but it is also an act that can bring us together as human beings in the most intimate way possible. Sex and more importantly good, safe sex is a key to leading a happy and healthy life. It can […]

May 31
Opinion: Green Party Misses Historic Opportunity

The Green Party missed an opportunity to make history this weekend writes News Editor Levi Joule. Twice in the space of six months, both Labour and the Greens have said no to making history. Twice in the space of six months, experienced and charismatic gay leaders, both heavy favourites to win, were pipped at the […]

May 19
Foodie Bites: A Little Bird Told Me

Alexia is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. What’s better than a Little Bird store or cafe? Another one! The divine Megan May and Jeremy Bennett have recently opened another store in Britomart for takeout food, cold press juices and tonics. As of last month […]

May 14
Foodie Bites: Our Market Stall of The Month!

Alexia is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. If you are at New Lynn, Henderson or Glenfield Night markets, make sure you sample the delights from the cute Korean boys at Coreano. For years we’ve heard of the legendary Kogi BBQ truck in LA but […]

May 13
Concert Review: Backstreet Boys @ Vector Arena

Oliver Hall immerses himself in nineties nostalgia as the world’s biggest selling boy band take over Auckland’s Vector Arena. The minute it was announced that the late nineties pop juggernaut the Backstreet Boys were including Auckland in their tour schedule, I knew I had to go. It’s interesting how the music you are listening to when you […]

May 03
Editorial: Be Warned

This month I was lucky enough to spend some time in our cool little capital. Wellington hasn’t developed as dramatically as Auckland has over the past decade, but it’s bustling creative atmosphere is still as prevalent as ever. What better way of getting to know the real city than talking to the people who live and love […]