Category: People

Jun 07
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Make History Becoming First British Royals To Publicly Celebrate Pride

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made history and become the first members of the British Royal Family to publicly celebrate Pride month. Joining in on the celebration, the couple posted a message to their official Instagram account saying: “For the month of June we ‘proudly’ shine a light on PRIDE.”  The post continued, […]

Jun 07
Nick Francis: A Pacific Change Maker

Nicholas Francis was crowned Mr Gay New Zealand in February. The single 27-year-old, tells us he hopes to improve understanding of LGBT+ issues in the Pacific community.  Tell us a bit about where you were born and how growing up was for you? I was born in Auckland, New Zealand. At the age of 3, […]

May 29
New Gillette Ad Features Trans Son Being Taught to Shave by Proud Father

Shaving company Gillette, has released an emotional and heartwarming new ad featuring a young trans man being taught to shave for the first time by his proud father. The beautiful ad and its tagline “Whenever, wherever, however, it happens – your first shave is special,” is the first video of the brand’s new campaign titled: […]

May 22
30 Years of RainbowYOUTH

express talks to RainbowYOUTH’s Executive Director Frances Arns about 30 years of providing support for LGBTIQ youth and how Aotearoa has progressed during that time. How has the role that RainbowYOUTH (RY) plays in the community adapted over these 30 years? RY started its life as ALGY (Auckland Lesbian and Gay Youth), created as a […]

May 20
Love & Marriage: Four Local Couples Share Their Big Day With express

Nikki Si’ulepa & Rachel Aneta Wills Nikki proposed to both Rachel and her children in a strategically organised event that took four months of planning. Film-maker Nikki set up a ‘multi-camera shoot’ with hidden cameras camouflaged with foliage, a radio mic on her, a radio mic in a watering can and a main camera operator […]

May 17
The Day Dad Came Out to Me: express Talks With Carolyn Taylor

Former What Now host/2019 Dancing With The Stars Contestant Carolyn Taylor and her father, school principal Robert Taylor, sat down with express to discuss the time he told her he was gay and how honesty creates a freer family. Robert Taylor converted to the Mormon Church when he was 18. He married a fellow Mormon […]

May 16
Australian Pro-Footballer Comes Out As Gay

Andy Brennan has made LGBTI history in becoming the first male Australian professional Football player to come out as gay. The 26-year-old, Melbourn based forward, who plays for one of the largest clubs in Melbourne Green Gully, made the announcement to fans and friends via an Instagram post. “It’s taken me years to get comfortable saying […]

May 14
Sartorial Style with Attitude: Belinda Nash Talks With Model Zac Macfarlane

At just 20 years young Model Zac Macfarlane has a portfolio which reads like a who’s who of fashion. Belinda Nash uncovers his passion for embracing the unexpected. He’s represented high end local and global brands on runways and shoots including Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Tom Ford, Devonchè, Federation, Not For You, Salasi, Superdry, Bailey […]