Category: Premium

Nov 13
From Journalism to Showroom: Robert Barry’s Passion for People and Cars

A former manager of the New Zealand Falcons rugby team, and a familiar face who has welcomed you to Urge Events dance parties over the past decade, Robert Barry has made a career pivot from motoring journalism into selling new and used vehicles for Tristram, Premium Automotive Care.  Although based in the Tristram Škoda showroom […]

Nov 12
Photos | Record-Breaking Success for GiveOUT Day NZ

The Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust has plenty to celebrate, with this year’s GiveOUT Day raising an incredible $98,000—a result that has exceeded all expectations. Combined with the funds raised at the Trust’s flagship annual fundraiser Glam & Give, the total now soars past $110,000, smashing all previous records. Our photos from RNXCT’s GiveOUT Day […]

Nov 10
Andrew Rusbatch and the Rise of Christchurch Bears

Christchurch Bears organiser Andrew Rusbatch gets us ready for Big Bears Weekend, this weekend! For Christchurch’s tight-knit bear community, November’s Big Bears Weekend isn’t just another date on the queer calendar — it’s a full-blown social recharge, served with cheese, camaraderie, and a dash of ouzo. After a 15-year break, the city’s bear scene has […]

Nov 09
Starting a Family: What Queer Couples in Aotearoa Need to Know 

Stewart Dalley of Dalley Sundar Barristers and Solicitors advises what queer intended parents need to know about surrogacy, adoption and the law in New Zealand.  For many queer couples in Aotearoa, the dream of having children isn’t just emotional; it’s deeply bureaucratic. Between approval from the Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ECART), surrogacy agreements, […]

Nov 07
Suzy Eddie Izzard: Surreal Brilliance Meets Relentless Positivity 

As she prepares to return to Aotearoa with The Remix Tour, the comedian, actor, marathon runner and politician sits down with YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall to discuss remixing trans narratives and the power of pushing forward, one step at a time.  There aren’t many comedians whose material has taken on a life of its own […]

Nov 07
A Season for the Gays (and Everyone They Bring): Auckland Phil’s 2026 Line-Up Is Serving Culture

If your idea of a good night out involves drama, glamour, and maybe a few tears in the dark, the Auckland Philharmonia’s 2026 season is calling your name. The city’s biggest band (sorry, Six60) has unveiled a programme that’s pure queer joy — cinematic classics, 80s anthems, and world-class divas of every discipline. This isn’t […]

Nov 05
Halloween Pics: Eagle Bar’s Wicked Night of Queer Delight

This Halloween, Eagle Bar transformed into a wicked wonderland where creatures of the night came out to slay. Nestled in the heart of K Road, Eagle is where the queer crowd flocks for more than just strong drinks — it’s a haven of high vibes, hotter looks, and classic Kiwi hospitality. Whether you’re raising a […]

Nov 05
Pics: Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun, Fierce & Frightening @ Family

This Halloween, Family Bar was anything but a quiet night in — it was loca, loud, and legendary. With ghouls on the go and drag divas running the dancefloor, Karangahape Road’s biggest queer party spot turned into a monster mash of glitter, beats, and devilish delights. But the thrills don’t stop there… November is turning up the heat […]