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Karen Ritchie, a lifelong advocate for compassion, dignity, and human rights, has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in recognition of her extraordinary service to people living with HIV/AIDS and to Rainbow communities across Aotearoa. Of Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi descent, Ms Ritchie has devoted decades of her life to […]
2025 was a standout year for male celebrities flaunting what they’ve got — whether on-screen, in campaigns, or in cheeky selfies. From viral Calvin Klein ads to steamy photoshoots and bold red carpet appearances, these famous men gave fans plenty to talk about — and even more to look at. Here’s a rundown of the […]
In a year with countless ups and downs, where queer lives were both celebrated and scrutinised, these are the stories that refused to stay quiet. They ignited conversation, challenged power, went viral for all the right (and wrong) reasons, and reminded us why queer journalism is still vital. From trans parenthood and internet obsession to […]
On 10 December 1999, a quiet revolution took place in the rural electorate of Wairarapa. Georgina Beyer — already a groundbreaking local mayor — was elected to Parliament, becoming the world’s first openly transgender MP. Her victory wasn’t just political; it was cultural, emotional, and deeply personal for many across Aotearoa and around the world. […]
Bronwyn Turei discusses her role in WET, the bold new Māori–Pasifika play exploring sexuality, shame and the power of speaking out. When actor and musician Bronwyn Turei (Ngāti Porou) talks about WET, the new Māori–Pasifika play she is starring in for the Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival, she does not describe it […]
YOUR EX talks to Robbie Danger Webb, the first openly transgender person to circumnavigate the globe by bike. When Robbie Danger Webb talks about the year they spent circumnavigating the globe by bike — the first openly transgender person to do so — they do not start with the record, or the kilometres, or the […]
The man who penned the picture show candidly converses with YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall about AI, inclusion, Trump and the enduring magic of Rocky Horror. When I finally reach Richard O’Brien over Zoom and apologise for being late, he brushes it off with a wicked grin. “Don’t worry. It allowed me to go out on […]
What if STI testing didn’t start with a swab — but with a conversation? That’s one of the quieter revolutions behind Test’n’Treat, New Zealand’s first peer-led sexual health clinic. While headlines have focused on the clinic’s speed (test today, get treated today), there’s another story unfolding in the rooms at Body Positive’s Auckland offices — […]