Category: Out & About
Washington DC has always known how to turn Independence Day into a spectacle. But this year, the United States marked 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence; YOUR EX’s Matt Fistonich discovered that the capital felt even more charged than usual. By late afternoon, the city was shimmering in crazy 40+ summer […]
Eagle Bar was buzzing on Friday, 19 June, as K’ Road’s beloved LGBTQ+ local welcomed the community for another fabulous night out. From familiar faces and fresh connections to late-night laughs, colour and plenty of queer joy, the evening had all the warmth and energy that has made Eagle Bar one of Auckland’s favourite Rainbow […]
Mr Bear New Zealand 2026 Matt McVeigh has taken out the title of Mr Australasia Bear 2026, winning the coveted crown at last night’s competition at The Laird in Melbourne. The event, held as part of Southern HiBearnation, is one of the biggest nights on the Australasian bear calendar, bringing together titleholders from across Australia […]
Urge’s King’s Birthday weekend Underwear Party left very little to the imagination, with the sold-out event packing Centurian to capacity on Sunday 31 May. After demand surged and tickets disappeared eight days out, Urge Events moved the party to Centurian on Symonds Street, where partygoers embraced the brief in every sense. Jocks, briefs, boxers, harnesses […]
Check out our photos from another huge Saturday night at Auckland’s Eagle Bar, taken by Peter Jennings on 9 May, with the K Road favourite once again doing what it does best: bringing together a great mix of locals, regulars and out-of-towners for drinks, laughs and a seriously good night out. Tucked into the heart […]
URGE GRUNT took over Phoenix Auckland on Saturday 9 May, inviting partygoers to unleash their inner fetish and celebrate the darker, sweatier side of queer nightlife. More than just a dance party, GRUNT delivered a sensorial night of leather, gear, uniforms, sports kit and unapologetic self-expression, creating a space where gay culture could feel raw, […]
Check out our photos from another massive Saturday night at Auckland’s Eagle Bar on 18 April 2026, with the K Road favourite once again doing what it does best: bringing people together for drinks, dancing and a healthy dose of late-night mischief. From the packed dance floor to the buzzing patio and relaxed lounge spaces, […]
There is something especially lovely about a room full of people dressed to the nines for a genuinely good cause, and the Wild Night Masquerade Gala & Charity Auction delivered exactly that. Held as part of Wild Dunedin’s New Zealand Festival of Nature, the glamorous evening brought together more than 150 guests for a night […]