Category: People

Jan 18
Mother of the Nation: express Talks to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

express talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about Auckland Pride, New Years Goals, and Family. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has stayed well out of Pride Parade debate surrounding Police marching in uniform. Prior to this interview, her only comment on it was made at a press briefing in late November where she stated […]

Jan 08
Auckland Rainbow Community Church’s Peter Lineham Made a Member of NZ Order of Merit

The Auckland Rainbow Community Church’s Stewart Peter Lineham has been honoured for his services to religious history and the community. The 2019 New Year’s Honours List includes Peter Lineham for his services to religious history and the community. Lineham who recently retired from his position at Massey University after 40 years has written and lectured […]

Jan 07
Singer Hayley Kiyoko Told to “Tone Down” Her Sexuality

American songwriter and pop singer, Hayley Kiyoko says she was advised to “tone down” her sexuality because her 2015 single Girls Like Girls was thought to be too sexual, and would hurt her career. Kiyoko who revealed her struggles of being a lesbian singer in the industry in an interview with i-D, says that Girls Like Girls was too violent and […]

Jan 06
Winning is Never a Drag

Express talks to House of Drag winner Hugo Grrrl. Hugo, how does it feel to have won House of Drag? It’s so surreal! Going into it I never considered I’d be here. It’s been a very overwhelming but very wonderful few days. When you first met the other contestants, who did your gut tell you […]

Jan 05
US Pro-Wrestler Anthony Bowens Come’s Out … Again

Professional wrestler, model, and social media personality, Anthony Bowens has made headlines around the world again after coming out as gay after coming out as Bisexual in 2017. 28-year-old Bowens, who first came out as bisexual in 2017, has confirmed in a YouTube video, titled “COMING OUT… again” that he is in fact gay. During the YouTube video […]

Jan 04
Former Auckland Pride Chair Lexie Matheson Nominated For Senior New Zealander of the Year

Lexie Matheson talks to express about her nomination for Senior New Zealander of the Year and her take on Auckland Pride. It would be fair to say Lexie Matheson’s nomination as Senior New Zealander of Year couldn’t have come at a better time for the veteran Trans activist. Matheson, who last year resigned from the […]

Dec 27
Martina Navratilova Labelled “Transphobic” Over Comments About Trans Athletes

Tennis great and Lesbian sporting hero, Martina Navratilova, has found herself facing criticism, after saying Transgender athletes have an unfair advantage when competing in women’s sports. Martina Navratilova’s comments sparked outrage after suggesting that women who were born male should not be allowed to compete in women’s sports events. The former Wimbledon champion and LGBT […]

Dec 20
Lesbian Kiwi Boxer Ranked First In The World Following Win

New Zealand’s very own openly lesbian Boxer, Geovana Peres is now officially ranked as the best in the world, following her recent win by unanimous decision, against her opponent Trish Vaka. Geovana Peres who is now ranked 1st in WBA and 2nd on Boxrec.com had her second fight this year, following the recent defence of her […]