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Mon 31 Jul 2023

  • Controversial book Welcome to Sex a ‘fabulous’ resource, sexuality educator says
    The book has caused heavy debate in New Zealand and Australia...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • BARBIE OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK ON HOT PINK VINYL
    Links: Express
  • DOUBLE PASS TO ATC’S SWITZERLAND
    Links: Express
  • DOUBLE PASSES TO MISBEHAVIOUR’S HEARTACHE
    Links: Express
  • Gay Dating: Desire In The Age Of Instagram
    Links: Express
  • Lesbian In The Wild: “Do you want kids?”
    Links: Express
  • Pakistan Temporarily Bans ‘Barbie’ Film Over LGBTQ+ Representation
    Links: Express
  • The Cook Islands: Paradise On Our Doorstep
    Links: Express

Sun 31 Jul 2022

  • GP shortage: Rainbow community struggles to find the right health care
    Rainbow communities are struggling to find the right health care, as the nationwide GP shortage worsens...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • Lee Suckling: Monkeypox is inciting outrage for the gay community
    OPINION There's no such thing as a "gay disease", but that's not what the comment sections of popular news websites would have you believe right now...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • Rainbow lights at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance cancelled due to abuse
    Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance has scrapped plans to light up the site in rainbow colours after staff were threatened and abused...
    Links: NZ Herald

Sat 31 Jul 2021

  • 'You carry it all your life': What it's like coming out as transgender in your seventies
    It took 73 years, but Jean Smale can finally look in the mirror and be happy with who she sees...
    Links: Stuff
  • Former victim of gay conversion therapy lauds government's move to ban it
    A man who was forced into conversion therapy as a teenager says the government's ban of the practice will help prevent long-lasting suffering...
    Links: RNZ
  • Former victim of gay conversion therapy lauds Government's move to ban it
    By RNZ A man who was forced into conversion therapy as a teenager says the Government's ban of the practice will help prevent long-lasting suffering...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • Olympic committees and Weightlifting Federation express support for Laurel Hubbard
    The New Zealand and International Olympic Committees and International Weightlifting Federation have all expressed support for transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard ahead of her competing in Tokyo on Monday...
    Links: RNZ
  • Remembering when another virus cast its pall over the world
    HIV is managed now, but before we even knew what it was, this virus, that would nearly always become a full blown death warrant, did not seem manageable...
    Links: Stuff

Fri 31 Jul 2020

  • Out and About | A Trillion Reasons To Visit Trilogy
    Links: Express
  • Out and About | The World Premiere of Rūrangi
    Links: Express

Wed 31 Jul 2019

  • Model Carissa Pinkston is under fire after falsely coming out as transgender
    The Savage x Fenty model is facing the repercussions of her actions...
    Links: Stuff
  • Exclusive: Anti-Gay Hate Preacher Has No Visa to Enter New Zealand
    Links: Express
  • Laurel Hubbard’s Gold Medal Win at Pacific Games Sparks Controversy
    Links: Express
  • Queer Eye Star Jonathan Van Ness to Tour NZ for the...
    Links: Express

Tue 31 Jul 2018

  • Former prime minister strikes iconic pose for New Zealand LGBTI magazine
    Long-time LGBTI advocate Helen Clark is gracing the front cover of express magazine for the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage...
    Links: NZ Herald

Mon 31 Jul 2017

  • BANG! Episode 1: The Birds and The Bees
    Melody Thomas leads a frank and often-entertaining exploration into sex, sexuality and relationships - starting at the very beginning with 'The Birds and The Bees'...
    Links: RNZ
  • HIV scientists get help from cattle
    Cattle are unexpectedly good at producing antibodies against HIV and could give insight into developing a vaccine for humans...
    Links: Stuff
  • Family Bar and Club Celebrates 12 Years!
    Links: Express
  • Gay Relationships Illegal in 72 Countries
    Links: Express
  • Marriage Equality Could Be Passed in Australia As Soon As August
    Links: Express
  • Richard Tankersley Finishes Up at HRC
    Links: Express

Sun 31 Jul 2016

  • Nikki Carlson (Wellington)
    Nikki Carlson reflects on a journey that has taken her from having a successful singer career as a teenager, to performing on NZ Idol, to undergoing gender reassignment surgery on public television.
    Features: Nikki Carlson
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • Chch celebrates HLR with dinner and dance
    Christchurch celebrated 30 years of Homosexual Law Reform with a night of community spirit and fabulous entertainment...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 31 Jul 2015

  • Russian Lawmaker Wants to Ban Nike’s New Collection For Promoting ‘Gay...
    Links: Express
  • Ultra Orthodox Man Arrested After Stabbing Spree at Jerusalem Pride in...
    Links: Express
  • Kiwi elected to helm of global HIV body
    Marama Pala A New Zealander has been elected Chair of the International Council of AIDS Service Organisations (ICASO)...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Six stabbed at Jerusalem Pride march
    Six people have been stabbed at the Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance, by an ultra-Orthodox Jew who had only just been released from prison over a similar attack ten years ago...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Teen critical after Jerusalem Pride stabbings
    A 16-year-old girl has critical injuries after being stabbed in the frenzied attack at Jerusalem's Pride march...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 31 Jul 2014

  • ATEED Confirms Funding for Auckland Pride Parade 2015/16
    Links: Express
  • NZAF Runs The Auckland Marathon 2014 – Meet The Team
    Links: Express
  • The Count Down to The Bingham Cup Has Started
    Links: Express
  • "Don't let any of us ever be complacent"
    Maryan Street addresses the forum Senior Rainbow Labour MP Maryan Street has warned against complacency, saying that as we stand up for lgbti rights overseas, we must also keep “watching our backs” at home...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • "Inspiration" Patston honoured with award
    Patston, with Dame Rosie Horton Gay man, advocate for the disabled, former comedian and social change campaigner Philip Patston has been lauded as an “inspiration” and awarded the inaugural Arts Access Accolade...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Beyer campaigning in Chch this weekend
    Georgina Beyer Newly-announced MP hopeful Georgina Beyer is expected to begin campaigning for the Mana Party in Christchurch this weekend and says she feels she is well enough to handle the pre-election workload...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Bill aims to make HIV a notifiable disease
    Health professionals will be required to report details, but not identities, of people diagnosed with HIV and health authorities will be given “enhanced tools” to manage people with HIV and other infectious diseases who put other people at risk, if a bill introduced to Parliament today goes ahead...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Mitcham begins campaign with silver
    Mitcham (right) and fellow Aussie diver Grant Nel with their medals...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Thailand: new campaign for HIV+ gay men
    Bangkok: A voluntary organisation working with people living with HIV is embarking on a new online campaign to help build supportive social environments and combat HIV discrimination against gay, transgender men and women in Thailand...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Tony Hawk backs marriage equality
    Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk has spoken out for marriage equality in the US...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Uganda's anti-gay law challenged in court
    Ugandan Constitutional Court session...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Wells recounts run-in with Gore mob
    These days Jeremy Wells is a Radio Hauraki host Jeremy Wells has relayed a full account of what happened when an angry homophobic mob confronted him at a Gore petrol station...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 31 Jul 2013

  • Aged care staff to be schooled on homophobia
    File photo A new resource kit has been put together to educate staff in aged care facilities about homophobia, so elderly people don’t have to go back into the closet...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Black Swan's Antwerp butterflies
    The nerves are kicking in for Mr Gay New Zealand Chris Olwage gets ready to take on men from all over the globe in a bid to bring the Mr Gay World title back to New Zealand...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Liberace and politics to mix at fundraiser
    Behind the Candelabra stars Michael Douglas as Liberace and Matt Damon as his lover Rainbow Labour Wellington is holding a Behind the Candelabra screening which it says will be a fun chance to raise ideas ahead of the 2014 election...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Rainbow Wellington digs deep for community
    Griffin Nichol has been a beneficiary of Rainbow Wellington's grants Rainbow Wellington has helped out two community groups and a young vocalist who overcame the odds, in recent grants...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Russian lawmaker: law will stand during Games
    Vitaly Milonov The co-sponsor of Russia’s gay-hating ‘anti-propaganda’ Bill has declared it will be enforced during the Sochi Winter Games, in the face of assurances otherwise...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 31 Jul 2012

  • "Protect marriage" site knocked down again
    Family First is crying foul over an “unprecedented attack” which has brought down its webs ite against marriage equality for the second day in a row...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • All NZ First MPs to 'abstain' from voting
    Winston Peters New Zealand First’s eight MPs will refuse to vote on Louisa Wall’s marriage equality bill, as their leader Winston Peters calls for a referendum on the issue...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Aus: Campaigners frustrated at NZ progress
    Alex Greenwich Long-suffering Australian marriage equality advocates are expressing dismay they may achieve their dream after New Zealand...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Early numbers show 50+ MPs back equality
    File photo So far, more than 50 MPs have expressed likely support for Louisa Wall’s marriage equality bill, at least for its first reading...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Key explains how he made vote choice
    John Key at the Big Gay Out John Key has explained he has decided to make his own mind up on the issue of marriage equality, because he is Prime Minister and not simply a constituent MP...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Outrage at site’s ‘misleading’ use of quote
    Tony and his civil union partner Nic A marriage equality advocate is disgusted at the “dishonest and misleading” way in which his quote is being used to imply gay opposition to marriage equality on the Protect Marriage website...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 31 Jul 2010

  • "What custody rights do I have?"
    In a special 'gaybies' edition of Family Matters, we look at the rights of a woman whose partner is having a baby via a gay sperm donor...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Hikoi on Heels pulling into Auckland
    The Hikoi on Heels is rolling on in to Auckland's Family Bar tonight and it will be a sight to behold - a 'busload' of drag queens will take to the stage to perform an incredible 14 shows...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Sky Ferreira's One
    Check out our pop reviewer Andy Grear's favourite track right now: The catchy song One from gorgeous American 18-year-old Sky Ferreira...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • X Factor winner Joe McElderry comes out
    Joe McElderry The winner of British talent show The X Factor has revealed he is gay, after Twitter hackers broke into his account and outed him as a joke...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 31 Jul 2009

  • Two silvers for Kiwis at World Outgames
    As the World Outgames in Copenhagen pass the half way point kiwis have so far registered two silver medals on the results board, both in long distance running...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 31 Jul 2008

  • AKL: Buffy and Bimbo launch Drag Cookbook
    Auckland's own drag 'twins' Buffy and Bimbo are featuring in a new American-produced cookbook, and to celebrate, they'll demonstrate their culinary skills at the book's upcoming launch in Ponsonby...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Snickers ad pulled after 'anti-gay' concern
    A British TV commercial for a chocolate bar featuring ‘80's The A Team star Mr...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 31 Jul 2007

  • Television item (New Zealand)
    The Outlook, ref: TZP346124.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • "It's not dating. it's social networking!"
    A typical MySpace comment picture The pull of social networking websites has been too strong for many net-savvy New Zealanders to resist this year, whether it be MySpace, Bebo, Facebook, hi5… or in extreme cases, all of them at once...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • A Scissor Sister announces engagement
    Openly-gay 'Scissor Sisters ' singer Jake Shears has proposed to his boyfriend Chris and the couple plan to marry in a flamboyant New York ceremony next spring...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Mexico allows gay conjugal prison visits
    The prison system in Mexico City has begun permitting gay prisoners to have conjugal visits from their partners...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 31 Jul 2006

  • "I think I might be a lesbian..."
    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A LESBIAN? Lesbians are women-loving-women...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • "I think I might be gay..."
    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE GAY? Men who call themselves gay are sexually attracted to and fall in love with other men...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Being GAY or BISEXUAL
    There is no RIGHT or WRONG way to be a sexual or emotional person - we all have to find our own way of expressing ourselves...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Being GAY or BISEXUAL
    There is no RIGHT or WRONG way to be a sexual or emotional person - we all have to find our own way of expressing ourselves...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • I was accused of being a spy
    Former Big Gay Out organiser Garreth Spillane says he quit his job after four months with the National Party because he was accused of being a “Labour spy”, the Sunday Star Times reports...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • NZAF smeared by toilet sex claims
    5PM: A bogus ‘press release' – demeaning gays and smearing the AIDS Foundation – is circulating, making fraudulent use of the NZAF's logo...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • The Human Rights Act 1993
    New Zealand's Human Rights Act provides protection against unlawful discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 31 Jul 2005

  • Aspin resignation was "very close"
    Former AIDS Foundation board chair Clive Aspin came "very close" to leaving the board over fallout from a controversial paper he authored and presented at an international conference in June...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • No gay recruitment drive for police
    There has been no edict to increase the numbers of gays and lesbians in the police force, despite recent media reports to the contrary, says the police's equal employment opportunities officer Inspector Peter Cowan...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • NZAF BOARD: New challenges and unanswered questions
    One week on from the NZAF Board crisis meeting, new chair Simon Robb faces questions over staff morale, the effect of Clive Aspin's controversial paper, and why the Foundation's kaumatua was shut out of consultations...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Online morals survey launched
    The Sunday Star-Times has launched an online survey to find out where New Zealanders stand on "moral issues", and questions relating to homosexuality feature strongly in the line-up...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 31 Jul 2004

  • Jet-setting homos to invade Queenstown
    Queenstown looks set to be inundated with jetsetting homosexuals for the second annual gay Ski Week, with organisers experiencing a large amount of global registrations...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Possible gay Ski Week at Whakapapa
    With gay ski Week set to take off in Queenstown, gay snowboard instructor Bob Williams is keen to start another up at Whakapapa...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 31 Jul 2003

  • Television item (New Zealand)
    Qn, ref: TZP276057.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • Police accused of harrassing Sturm
    Police have been accused of intentionally harrassing Auckland restaurant owner Philip David Sturm, currently facing drugs and sexual assault charges involving four young men...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Pound turns 3 this Saturday
    Popular Wellington bar and nightclub Pound turns 3 this Saturday, and is celebrating with a Psychedelic 60s themed party, with spot prizes to be given away, including a trip to Australia...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 31 Jul 2001

Sun 31 Jul 1994

Mon 31 Jul 1989

  • N.z. Told Of Aust, Spy Network 13 Years Later (Press, 31 July 1989)
    A new book by Australian journalists Brian Toohey and William Pinwill claims that New Zealand was not officially informed about the existence of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) until 1965, 13 years after its establishment in 1952. The revelations are detailed in their book "Oyster: The Story of the...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Thu 31 Jul 1986

  • Newspaper report: Gay rights triumph in New Zealand (San Francisco, United States of America)
    Links: Bay Area Reporter

Wed 31 Jul 1985

  • Bishop Notes Church Absence From Summit (Press, 31 July 1985)
    On 31 July 1985, the Rt Rev. P. W. Mann, Anglican Bishop of Dunedin, expressed concerns regarding the lack of representation for the Church at the Government’s Economic Summit. Speaking at the forty-third synod of the Diocese of Dunedin, he pointed out that Church leaders were notably excluded from the...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Homosexual Law Changes (Press, 31 July 1985)
    The Mental Health Foundation conference held in Wellington was deemed a great success, according to a letter published in "The Press" on 31 July 1985. The author, Jocelyn V. Hay, expressed disappointment that Professor Ney attended only one day of the conference, coinciding with the presentation of his paper. The...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Television news report: a new report suggests AIDS will become an epidemic of biblical proportions (New Zealand)
    6.30 news Top Half, ref F85120.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound & Vision, University of Auckland
  • Television news report: a new report suggests AIDS will become an epidemic of biblical proportions (New Zealand)
    Eyewitness news, ref F85121.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound & Vision, University of Auckland
  • Television news report: Dr Paul Goldwater on the growing AIDS epidemic (New Zealand)
    Eyewitness News, ref: TZP135279.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • Television news report: The Royal Society of Medicine Journal predicts that AIDS could become an epidemic. (New Zealand)
    6:30pm News, ref: TZP14875.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Sat 31 Jul 1982

  • Five First Volumes From New Poets (Press, 31 July 1982)
    In a review published on 31 July 1982, Peter Simpson discusses a collection of recent poetry publications from New Zealand, highlighting a growing interest in poetry within the country. There has been a notable revival of poetry readings, drawing enthusiastic audiences in various cities, including Christchurch. The surge in publications...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Thu 31 Jul 1980

  • Atmosphere Lacking (Press, 31 July 1980)
    The 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow are notably missing a significant American presence due to the boycott led by the United States in protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. This absence has cast a shadow over the Games, with some observers lamenting the lack of energy and...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 31 Jul 1972

  • “frustration” About Democratic Process (Press, 31 July 1972)
    On 31 July 1972, Mr J. Crichton, the president of the University of Canterbury Students’ Association, expressed his concerns about the New Zealand government's lack of action regarding the reform of laws related to male homosexuality. His comments were made in the context of a meeting with Prime Minister Mr...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 31 Jul 1965

  • Court Scandals (Press, 31 July 1965)
    The book "Count Grammont at the Court of Charles II," translated and edited by Nicholas Deakin, presents a narrative based on the memoirs of Anthony Hamilton, the brother-in-law of the Count. These memoirs, originally in French, provide a "chroniques scandaleuse" view into the notorious court life during Charles II's reign,...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 31 Jul 1915

  • Artist Theo Schoon is born (Java, Indonesia)
    Schoon was a notable figure in New Zealand art in the mid 20th century. He refused to separate art and craft and created in a range of media. He was interested in the integration of Maori and European art to produce a local modernism.
    Links: Te Ara

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