Category: Out & About

Apr 20
PICS: A Wild Night With Heart at Wild Dunedin’s Masquerade Gala

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 […]

Apr 10
A Pop Musical With a Queer Pulse: Why & Juliet Works So Well

A glitter-drenched, Shakespeare-inspired pop musical has arrived in Aotearoa, built around one irresistible question: what if Juliet never died for Romeo? That premise gives & Juliet its spark, but what begins as a smart feminist reworking of one of literature’s most overdone straight love stories soon opens into something broader, warmer and, at times, beautifully […]

Mar 31
Colourful Pics | A Radiant Closing Party for Christchurch Pride

CHCH Pride closed in dazzling style at the sold-out Love and Light Closing Party, where the dance floor glowed with joy, connection and unapologetic celebration. The night brought together multiple DJs, roving performers and a crowd ready to sparkle. It was one final chance to gather, let go and finish Pride Fest wrapped in love […]

Mar 26
Pics | CHCH Pride Prepares For Grand Finale After Steamy Hot Pools Celebration

Hot Pools – After Dark brought the heat to Christchurch Pride Month, with He Puna Taimoana transformed into a steamy, joy-filled celebration of queer community. Set against the ocean in New Brighton, the evening invited guests to soak up the warmth, music and Pride vibes in an atmosphere that felt both energising and intimate. CHCH […]

Mar 20
Must-See Pics | Inside an Epic Night at Auckland’s Iconic Eagle Bar

If it’s your first time at Auckland’s Eagle Bar, here’s our recipe for a perfect night: Start by weaving your way across the busy dance floor to the friendly bar staff. For the full Eagle Bar experience, order the venue’s signature Long Island Iced Tea — but sip slow, because it packs a punch. Just […]

Mar 17
Pics URGE Brings Big Dog Energy To Christchurch Pride

Christchurch Pride lifted the energy several notches this weekend as URGE arrived in ÅŒtautahi — and judging by the packed dancefloor at Exchange Christchurch, the city was absolutely ready for it. Taking place on Saturday night, 14 March, the long-running party series turned XCHC into a vibrant, multi-room hub of music, connection and unapologetic queer […]

Mar 12
Pics | Pride, Protest and Celebration at the Wellington Pride Parade

Thousands of people filled the streets of central Wellington on Saturday as the Wellington Pride Parade returned in a vibrant show of colour, community and visibility. Marchers made their way through the heart of the city from Courtenay Place along Dixon Street, finishing at the famous Cuba Street Rainbow Crossing, with crowds lining the route […]

Mar 11
Pics | Cuteness Overload at Woof! The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show

Hundreds of dog lovers and rainbow community members gathered at Western Park in Ponsonby on Sunday, 8 March 2026 for Woof! – The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show, one of the city’s most colourful events. The annual celebration saw fabulous pups strut their stuff down the runway in categories like Best Dressed, Most Camp and Dog […]