Category: People

Sep 02
Queens of the Desert

Stone the flamin’ crows! Amy Jane Bedwell sat down with Australian television legend Ray Meagher to talk about his upcoming role in the queer cult favourite Priscilla Queen of the Desert.  Most of us know Ray Meagher as good-natured grump Alf Stewart from Home and Away. But this October, this small-screen legend is taking to […]

Aug 27
Familiar Face for Pride Festival Director

After an extensive interview process, the Auckland Pride Board has re-appointed the Festival’s founding Festival Director Julian Cook in the role that he helped create across the first two successful festivals. “We are delighted to have Julian back on board with Pride,” says Board Co-Chair Kirsten Sibbit.  “His proven track record with the Auckland Pride […]

Aug 25
Kiwi GLBT Leader in Germany Diagnosed with Cancer

Twenty nine year old GLBT leader Daniel Chorley was diagnosed with cancer on 2  August this year in Germany. Now he is appealing for help getting back to his family in New Zealand and support to fight this disease.   Daniel has been a key community leader in Auckland’s GLBT community for over a decade as an  an instrumental leader for […]

Aug 24
Queer Kiss for Jaden Smith in New Series

Jaden Smith has locked lips with a male co-star in Netflix’s newest series, The Get Down. Known for his refreshing disregard for gender norms, Jaden Smith has begun his small screen career in a role which includes him locking lips with a male co-star. The Get Down is a musical drama set in the 1970s and follows the lives of […]

Aug 18
Indian Film Maker Calls for Collaboration with Canada to End Discrimination

Indian filmmaker and activist Sridhar Rangayan made a call for greater collaboration between India and Canada to end discrimination during the Montreal Pride Parade on Sunday 14 August. The Montreal Pride Parade was attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has also attended two previous parades and has made history as the first Canadian Prime Minister […]

Aug 15
Tongan Swimmer Hits Back at Nico Hines

The Daily Beast journalist Nico Hines has experienced major media backlash after creating a fake Grindr profile to out queer Olympians during the Rio Olympics. Now, Tongan Swimmer and out gay man Amini Fonua has taken to twitter to express his disgust. Fonua is the first athlete to speak out against the actions of Hines, possibly […]

Aug 11
Having the Chat: Cissy Rock

express talks to community favourite and OUTlineNZ chair Cissy Rock about life, love, and being a proud Westie! Kia Ora Cissy! Thanks for taking the time to Have the Chat with us! Tell us a little about yourself? I am 47-years-old and finding I am more comfortable with myself as I grow older.  I am […]

Aug 08
Auckland Pride Board Member Attacked

Model, designer and Auckland Pride Board Member Zakk d’Larté Attacked in Otahuhu Zakk d’Larté is a well-known personality in Auckland LGBTIQ+ community. He is known for his distinctive style and glamorous personality. His face is the friendliest yet most exclusive in any high end party. On 5 August he was attacked and brutally beaten up by […]