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Sat 20 May 2023

  • Rugby: RFU to fly pride flag over Twickenham in response to Israel Folau playing there
    The Rugby Football Union is to fly the ‘Pride Progress’ flag at Twickenham...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • Why a Starbucks ad on trans rights sparked joy and fury in India
    The coffee giant hopes to turn one of its most recognisable gestures - writing a customer's name on a cup - into a powerful message about inclusivity...
    Links: Stuff

Fri 20 May 2022

  • The All Black rainbow: Facing the challenge of inclusion in rugby
    If rugby does make it to its inclusivity goals and gay rugby players are fully enveloped in normalisation, the 'first gay All Black' would be treated like any other day of the week, Jamie Wall writes...
    Links: RNZ
  • Worksafe: Why firms that hired exhausted killer courier driver don't need to be prosecuted
    In spite of the fact he was overworked and exhausted, Michael Way has been deemed solely to blame for the death of Gay Kettle...
    Links: Stuff
  • Young and HIV-positive: Arapuni Te Awa Mana's TikTok campaign and advocacy
    Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air A young Waikato TikTok creator is using his popular platform to raise awareness of HIV as he comes to terms with his recent diagnosis...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • Young and HIV-positive: Te Awa Mana's TikTok campaign and advocacy
    Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air A young Waikato TikTok creator is using his popular platform to raise awareness of HIV infection as he comes to terms with his recent diagnosis...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • 90’s Kids Rejoice! HANSON Returning To Aotearoa This November
    Links: Express
  • Monkeypox Outbreak Amongst Gay Men in Europe
    Links: Express

Thu 20 May 2021

  • Monty Montgomery: Like A Rhinestone Cowboy
    Links: Express
  • Pop Singer Demi Lovato Now Identifies as Non-Binary
    Links: Express

Wed 20 May 2020

  • Albania Bans Conversion Therapy
    Links: Express
  • Japanese PM Under Pressure to Introduce LGBT+ Non-Discrimination Law
    Links: Express
  • Queer Artist Jack Panther Chats With express Ahead Of His Lockdown...
    Links: Express
  • Video Of Babysitter Abusing A Young Boy For Dancing “Gay” Causes...
    Links: Express

Mon 20 May 2019

  • Israel Folau Gone For Good?
    Links: Express
  • Love and Marriage: Four Local Couples Share Their Big Day With...
    Links: Express
  • Taiwan Becomes First Country In Asia To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
    Links: Express
  • The Heels Are Alive: express Talks With Mario Faumui About Fine...
    Links: Express

Sun 20 May 2018

  • International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (2018) (Tararua Tramping Club)
    Audio from the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, held at the Tararua Tramping Club in Wellington on 20 May 2018
    Features: Bruce Kilmister, Eric Evans, Trudie, Glacer Tormis, Heather Sangster-Smith, Jane Bruning, Karen Ritchie, Kay'la Riarn, Kjel Griffiths, Lee Eklund, Phil Rogers, Rev Roger Pym, Steve McVey, Tīwhanawhana
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • International AIDS Candlelight Memorial services are held (New Zealand)
    In Wellington a service is held at the Tararua Tramping Club and in Auckland a service is held at St Matthew in the City.
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • How the shame of sexuality drove a man to become an alcoholic
    Growing up in a small rural town in Victoria, Daniel* always knew he was different...
    Links: NZ Herald

Sat 20 May 2017

  • The Topp Twins exhibtion shows at Te Manawa Musuem (Palmerston North, New Zealand)
    The exhibition, curated by Sian Torrington, runs from 20 May - 29 October 2017

Fri 20 May 2016

  • NZAF Executive Director Farewelled in Emotive Ceremony
    Links: Express
  • Gender Centre and op shop to open in WLG
    Gender Minorities Aotearoa have big plans for sustainable support services, announcing that a gender centre and op shop will open this summer in Wellington...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Pink Shirt Day receives record support
    Today thousands of people around the country are dressing in pink to speak up and stand together to stop bullying...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Warm praise for departing head of NZAF
    Shaun Robinson The outgoing Executive Director of the NZ AIDS Foundation was warmly farewelled  this evening with speakers praising the work he has done at the organisation over the past five years...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 20 May 2015

  • Michigan Pastor Who Condemned GLBT Rights Resigns After Being Caught On...
    Links: Express
  • Paedophile in Argentina Has Sentence Reduced as Judges Rule Six Year...
    Links: Express
  • Comment: A way to fund gender reassignment surgery
    Trans woman and rights advocate Allyson Hamblett would love to set up a system which would pay for trans people to have surgery, and allow them to pay the cash back in a way they can afford...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Gay Games and OutGames to reunite
    The boards of the two groups which run the Outgames and the Gay Games have announced they are planning a joint global event for 2022...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • HIV drug access will be limited by TPP
    Michael Kirby addresses the Wellington Q  ...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • In-Trans-Sigent: The Key administration and Transgender Rights
    How do LGBT New Zealanders get the general public to support transgender rights concerns? Apart from conservative or essentialist lesbians and gay men, most lesbian, gay and bisexual New Zealanders support transgender rights as a kindred movement of political solidarity...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Jan Logie: "Nutty" talk causing more harm
    Green MP and transgender advocate Jan Logie is disgusted at the Health Minister describing free access to gender reassignment surgery as a “nutty idea”...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Open letter to Jonathan Coleman
    Read: Free surgery bid "nutty" - Health Minister Diane Sparkes Dear Mr Coleman, I am sure you are OK being called Mr as I am certain you know who you are and have done so all your life...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Patrick Graham's Chekhov Gone Wilde!
    Patrick Graham is back with another theatre mash-up, this time mixing the work of Anton Chekhov and Oscar Wilde...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • RY head to sleep rough for lgbti youth
    RainbowYOUTH General Manager Duncan Matthews will sleep rough this July to highlight the plight of homeless queer and gender diverse youth...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 20 May 2014

  • Express introduces… Modern Maori Quartet
    Links: Express
  • No Fems – No Fun!
    Links: Express
  • NZ Falcons receive major corporate backing
    Links: Express
  • Candidate QandA: Stephen Berry
    Stephen Berry Openly-gay ACT candidate Stephen Berry canvasses a range of issues, including why the party is the one for him, and why he believes the party’s vote against ending the ‘gay panic defence’ wasn’t anti-glbti...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Diverse ideas supported by Rainbow Door
    Team Auckland Masters Swimmers are among the recipients...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Green Rainbow update
    Jan Logie Allyson Hamblett offers an update on a community meeting with Green MP Jan Logie, which may lead to a ‘Green Rainbow’ group being set up...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Ritchie to be a One News 'Good Sort'
    Karen Ritchie (right) at Cartier fundraiser Wigarama 'Mum of K’ Rd' Karen Ritchie has been nominated for One News’ segment ‘Good Sorts’, which celebrates the good in every community...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • The Injury of Transphobic Discrimination (Part 2)
    In the second research review intended to assist LGBT submissions in support for SOP 432 and the addition of gender identity to the Human Rights Act, I will focus on Roberta Perkins' Transgender Lifestyle and HIV Risk (1994)...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Wgtn memorial was enlightening, solemn
    Body Positive's Bruce Kilmister speaks at the memorial service...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 20 May 2013

  • Drummers' no-show due to HIV Memorial venue
    The Auckland memorial, pic thanks to Andrea The last minute non-appearance of a Burundian drumming group, scheduled to perform as a highlight of last night's Candlelight memorial event in Auckland, has disappointed the event's organisers...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • One Night in Bangkok coming to Switch
    Switch Bar is hosting an event designed to raise the profile of Auckland’s Asian GLBTI community this Saturday night...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Rainbow Wellington Board gets new blood
    Rainbow Wellington’s Board has had a makeover, with long-time Chair Tony Simpson standing down and four new members being elected...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Suicide! An individual’s solution or a cop out for society?
    Many people will believe that when a person makes the decision to end their own life, the issue is one of being to unable to take what life has presented...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • UK marriage Bill faces "wrecking amendments"
    The United Kingdom’s marriage equality Bill will go to a vote on third reading in the House of Commons on Tuesday and is considered likely to pass within the lower house...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Urzila Carlson wins People's Choice Award
    Urzila Carlson has won the TV3 People’s Choice Award at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 20 May 2012

  • Brian and Matthew - Queen of the Whole Universe (Auckland)
    Brian Andrews talks about photographing the Queen of the Whole Universe and Matthew Hunt talks about performing in the beauty pageant.
    Features: Brian Andrews, Matthew Hunt
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is held
  • "Wake up" Ali Mau tells homophobes
    Karleen Edmonds and Ali Mau Bisexual TV presenter Ali Mau has spoken out against homophobia, spreading the message through a major Sunday paper that “it’s time for everyone to wake up...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Editorial: Mourning more than lives lost
    Glbti protest, 1987 style...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Editorial: Mourning more than lives lost
    Glbti protest, 1987 style...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Light from HIV's lost lives "shines on"
    In remembering those who have died in the three decades of the HIV epidemic in New Zealand speakers at tonight's Candlelight Memorial service in Auckland have noted that those living with the virus still live with stigma and discrimination...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • No Candlelight Memorial service for Christchurch
    Lack of a suitable venue has stymied hopes for a Candlelight Memorial service in Christchurch tonight to remember the hundreds of people, almost all gay men, who died in the first phase of the HIV/AIDS epidemic...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Under the Rainbow raises more than $3,000
    Wellington’s Under the Rainbow art exhibition has raised $3,272, which will go towards funding Out in the Square...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 20 May 2011

  • "Vile" anti-gay rappers to perform in Oz
    Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All There's a storm brewing across the Tasman over upcoming performances from a large group of rappers with lyrics about murder, rape, kidnapping, arson, torture, necrophilia, misogyny and homophobia...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Girls' weekend
    It's a good weekend to be a lesbian or bi girl in Auckland...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Girls' weekend
    It's a good weekend to be a lesbian or bi girl in Auckland...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Rainbow Labour to flesh out campaign
    Maryan Street Rainbow Labour's sector council will this weekend put together campaign heading into the November election...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 20 May 2010

  • "Stay in the closet" says AFL player
    Jason Akermanis An Australian footballer has told gay players to stay in the closet, claiming the AFL isn't ready to accept them...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Malawi gay couple convicted of "indecent acts"
    A Malawi court has convicted a gay couple of gross indecency and unnatural acts and now face 14 years in prison and hard labour...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Next Year in Tel Aviv?
    One of the problems with Palestinian solidarity politics is the question of Israel's excellent LGBT rights record...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 20 May 2009

  • Gay Sexual Ethics: What's acceptable?
    In the wake of Auckland's HIV 'predator' care, GayNZ...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Getting on with creating Auckland's LGBT Festival 2010
    Planning a new Auckland LGBT Festival: Kent Phillips Born-and-bred Aucklander Kent Phillips doesn't want to see Auckland join the thinning ranks of major world cities that do not have some kind of LGBT Festival each year...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Gok Wan to Tamati: "I love you so much!"
    UK TV fashionista Gok Wan is quite taken with gay Breakfast TV and dancing star Tamati Coffey - and he revealed his mancrush live on TV One this morning...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Police double HIV 'predator' team size
    The police team investigating allegations that an HIV positive gay Auckland man has been knowingly infecting his youthful sex partners has doubled in size with six officers now working on the case...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 20 May 2008

  • 2 live bands for Sohomo's Wellington visit
    K' Road's popular Sohomo clubbing night will visit Wellington on 20 June, featuring two live bands and a dancing troupe alongside Sohomo's regular DJ's...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Robinson hopes Anglican split avoidable
    The controversial ordination of Anglican women, including two in New Zealand, has not split the church so why should the ordination of gays and lesbians be any different, says gay American Bishop Gene Robinson...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Symbolism and stories at Candlelight events
    Karen Ritchie of the Cartier Bereavement Trust attaches a name card Symbolism and personal stories were strongly featured at Candlelight Memorial services held around the country on Sunday night...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 20 May 2007

  • International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is held (Wellington, New Zealand)
  • 5,000 march in Poland
    Thousands of people marched on Saturday in Poland for the annual gay-rights parade in Warsaw, days after the education minister called for a ban on the ‘propagation of homosexuality' in Polish schools...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 20 May 2005

  • Television item (New Zealand)
    Dr Tom The Attitude Doctor, ref: TZP305955.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • Further delays for local gay shows
    Two new gay TV shows commissioned to replaced the cancelled Queer Nation have again been delayed, because the production companies commissioned by TVNZ to make the programmes are busy on other projects...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Gay friends want Peters to repeal CU
    NZ First leader Winston Peters has said he would support repealing the Civil Union Act – at the request of his gay friends...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Stella Duffy: Author, survivor and trying hard
    New Zealand-born, London-based Stella Duffy is clearly happy to talk about sex and horrible illness...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Stella Duffy: Author, survivor and trying hard
    New Zealand-born, London-based Stella Duffy is clearly happy to talk about sex and horrible illness...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 20 May 2004

  • Television item (New Zealand)
    Breakfast, ref: TZP288857.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • Television item (New Zealand)
    Qn, ref: TZP297730.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • AIDS candlelight memorials around NZ
    A series of candelight memorials for AIDS around the country this week have focussed on remembrance and a need to remain vigilant in the face of a second wave of HIV...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • NZ way ahead of US on transgender issues
    New Zealand is way ahead of the United States when it comes to acceptance of transgender people, says activist and historian Dr Susan Stryker...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 20 May 2003

  • NZ: Sacked presenter punished in TV ad
    Sacked QN presenter Jonathan Marshall will appear on-screen this Thursday in a TV commercial for a chain of adult shops...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 20 May 2001

  • International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is held

Thu 20 May 1999

  • Television item (New Zealand)
    One Network News, ref: TZP213326.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • The fifth annual Out Takes film festival takes place (New Zealand)
    The festival runs in multiple centres: Auckland 4 - 13 June (Village St James Theatre), Wellington 27 May - 7 June (Paramount, Te Papa, City Cinema), Christchurch 20 - 26 May (Lumiere Cinema).

Wed 20 May 1998

Mon 20 May 1991

Sun 20 May 1990

  • A will making workshop for lesbians is held (Wellington, New Zealand)
  • International AIDS Candlelight Memorials are held (New Zealand)

Fri 20 May 1988

Tue 20 May 1986

  • Actor Investigated (Press, 20 May 1986)
    The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) expressed concern over Rock Hudson's potential portrayal of a Federal agent in films, according to new documents released as part of a recent request under the Freedom of Information Act. Despite never being subjected to a criminal investigation, Hudson's private life attracted...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 20 May 1985

  • ‘dynasty’ Lovers Split? (Press, 20 May 1985)
    On 20 May 1985, entertainment columnist David Hartnell shared insights from Hollywood, focusing on notable developments in television and the lives of stars. One topic of interest was the potential breakup of characters Stephen Carrington and Luke in the popular series "Dynasty." Reportedly, Bill Campbell, who portrayed Luke, would soon...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Homosexual Law Changes (Press, 20 May 1985)
    In May 1985, a series of letters were published concerning the controversial Homosexual Law Reform Bill and its potential implications for public health, particularly in relation to the spread of A.I.D.S. L. Williams, writing on 16 May, expressed concern as a first-aider about the necessity of using face masks when...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Values’ Rejects Motuhake Link (Press, 20 May 1985)
    On 20 May 1985, Janet Roborgh, co-leader of the Values Party, stated that formal links between the Values Party and the Mana Motuhake Party were unlikely. However, both parties expressed an openness to collaborate on specific issues. This was highlighted during Mana Motuhake’s leader Matiu Rata's address at the Values...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Television news report: Government denies cancelling Homosexual Law Reform Bill committee meetings for political gain in Timaru (Timaru, New Zealand)
    ref: TZP17566.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • Television news report: the Government denies claims it has suspended submissions on homosexual law reform due to the Timaru by-election (New Zealand)
    6.30 news Top Half, ref F81801.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound & Vision, University of Auckland
  • Television: gay activists have created a new strategy for dealing with anti-gay lobbyists (New Zealand)
    ref: TZP13157.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Thu 20 May 1982

  • Church And The State (Press, 20 May 1982)
    The Springbok tour controversy has highlighted the complex relationship between the Church and politics, drawing significant commentary from church leaders who collectively opposed the tour and voiced their concerns publicly. The demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience by some anti-tour groups raised alarms about the Church's potential endorsement of lawlessness,...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Lethal Syndrome Places Homosexual Men At Risk (Press, 20 May 1982)
    A new and alarming syndrome has emerged in the United States, affecting more than 300 previously healthy individuals, primarily young homosexual males. The syndrome is characterised by a rare cancer known as Kaposi's sarcoma, typically associated with the elderly, and various opportunistic infections, particularly a type of pneumonia usually experienced...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Tue 20 May 1980

  • Chalk And Cheese (Press, 20 May 1980)
    On 20 May 1980, television critic John Collins discussed the intriguing programming choices available to viewers on a Sunday afternoon, focusing on the episode of “Newsmakers” aired on TV2. The episode featured an interview with Father Felix Donnelly and Auckland’s Bishop Mackey, addressing sensitive topics such as homosexuality, masturbation, contraception,...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sun 20 May 1973

  • Writer and poet Charles Brasch dies (New Zealand)

Sat 20 May 1972

  • Violence During Speech By Miss Bartlett (Press, 20 May 1972)
    On May 19, 1972, a speech delivered by Miss Patricia Bartlett in Auckland was disrupted by young demonstrators opposing her views. The event took place at the Auckland branch of the Society for the Promotion of Community Standards, where Bartlett was discussing the Indecent Publications Tribunal. Mid-speech, the atmosphere shifted...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Wed 20 May 1959

  • Fined £20 On Two Charges (Press, 20 May 1959)
    On 19 May 1959, a 26-year-old nursing orderly, Barry Charles Saunders, was sentenced in the Magistrate’s Court at Lower Hutt for attempting to send indecent matter through the post. Saunders faced two charges and was fined £10 for each charge by Mr W. S. Spence, S.M., who also ordered the...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Wed 20 May 1863

  • Rev H M Turton is tried in the Supreme Court on a charge of sodomy (Nelson, New Zealand)
    One of Turton's servants had accused him of an incident in October 1862. The jury found Turton not guilty.
    Links: Papers Past

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