Category: People
Kassie is a well-recognised member of the Rainbow, Maori and Diverse communities in Aotearoa. She talks to express’ Wellington correspondent Lilly Loudmouth about volunteering for School’s Out and working as a Community Organiser for ActionStation. Where are you from? On my father’s side, I come from England, Scotland and Ireland, and on my mother’s, I […]
2018 World Barista champ Aga Rojewska lands in Auckland this month to showcase her talents at an exclusive barista masterclass, and a demonstration for coffee fans at The Chocolate and Coffee Show. While she “barely remembers” winning in a night of high emotion, Rojewska became the first woman in nearly 20 years of the competition […]
At the height of World Cup Fever, TJ Perenara talks to Oliver Hall about standing up for the rainbow community and the influence of Rugby on New Zealand. Go the All Blacks! All Blacks Half-Back Thomas Tekanapu Rawakata (TJ) Perenara debuted for the team against England in 2014 and has been a crucial part of […]
English singer, songwriter, Boy George says that he is not concerned if the actor who is set to play him in his upcoming biopic is straight or gay. The 58-year-old star made the comment while speaking to TMZ who stressed that sexuality was not important, provided they nail the part. Boy George, who confirmed that the actor […]
No longer welcome in rugby union in Australia, Folau seeks a return to rugby league – this time for Tonga. Former Wallabies star, Israel Folau has announced his intention to return to rugby league in time to for Tonga’s end-of-season Test against Australia. According to the statement from Rugby League International Federation, Folau has […]
The Queer Eye star has revealed his HIV status, addiction battles and surviving sexual abuse in a new tell-all memoir. Jonothan Van Ness, member of Queer Eye’s fab five has publicly revealed that he is HIV positive. Van Ness made the revelation in a new tell-all memoir “Over the Top” which is set to be […]
Belinda Nash discovers bag design was a happy accident for the founder of Deadly Ponies Liam Bowden, thanks to being encouraged to follow his passion while growing up in Auckland suburb, Mt Albert. “Somehow from that, I fell into bags,” he laughs, “and here I am.” Bowden’s modesty belies what has become the fashionista’s bag […]
Following recently coming out as non-binary, English singer-songwriter Sam Smith has announced that they do not want to be referred to as ‘him’ or he.’ Taking to social media to explain, Smith said, “Today is a good day so here goes,” they tweeted. “I’ve decided I am changing my pronouns to THEY/THEM. After a lifetime of […]