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Comedian Stephen K Amos reflects on social media, race, representation, Prince Harry and Andrew, and the importance of context, in a world trying to balance progress with division.  Ahead of his return to New Zealand with Now We’re Talking, Stephen K Amos sounds energised by the idea of reconnecting with audiences — but also deeply preoccupied by the state of […]

A recent RNZ Pacific article reported that the number of Fijians living with HIV has risen to at least 9,000—almost one percent of the population. To put this in perspective: New Zealand, with a population five times larger than Fiji’s, has around 3,500 people estimated to be HIV-positive—less than 0.1 percent of our population. Fiji’s […]

I’m finding GP waitlists frustrating — it’s usually around three weeks to get an appointment. If I switched to Tend, could I expect shorter wait times? What’s the process for moving over, and if I find a GP I like there, can they become my regular, ongoing doctor?  Yes, as an enrolled patient at Tend, most people experience shorter wait times […]

Jessie Lwethwaite asks what “heteroflexible” really means, and examines how it sits within queer dating culture.  As a butch woman, I am no stranger to being “straight bait”. I couldn’t even tell you how many times I have been at a party, at a bar, or even at a cheeky after-work function where, around drink four, her straightness gets a few […]

“There is much talk about people and not enough with people”: Prudence Walker on queer rights, disability, and being heard  Prudence Walker, Disability Rights Commissioner and rainbow rights spokesperson at the Human Rights Commission, discusses queer rights, accessibility, and why meaningful inclusion in Aotearoa must be shaped by lived experience.  In Aotearoa, conversations about inclusion […]

Activist, artist and author Tāme Iti speaks to YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall about the shared struggles for Māori and Rainbow rights, and why young people give him hope for the future  This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.  A lot of queer people grow up navigating shame before they find their pride. Does that resonate with […]

Judy O’Brien shares insights on allyship, online safety, youth advocacy, and hope for rainbow communities in Aotearoa.  When Judy O’Brien stepped into the CEO role at InsideOUT Kōaro, she did so at what many would describe as a difficult moment.  “This is not a time where people are standing up in support of particular communities,” she says. “They’re recognising that self-protection […]

Five sit down with YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall to reflect on the pressures of sudden fame, burnout, and reclaiming the joy of their success.  When I ask Five whether they’re secretly harbouring the one thing that would truly complete their boy band mythology, a member coming out as gay, Jay doesn’t hesitate.  “Yes! We all […]