On This Day: 27th June

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Tue 27 Jun 2023

Colorado Springs Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty to 53 Charges, Including Five...
Links: Express

Mon 27 Jun 2022

'Denying control over our bodies': Abortion ruling, anti-trans laws top of mind during US Pride events
People celebrating US Pride events have expressed outrage at the Supreme Court's overturning of the constitutional right to abortion, and a wave of anti-transgender laws...
Links: RNZ
Pacific LGBT charting a course to emancipation
Pacific LGBT peoples say they are charting their own course to emancipation...
Links: RNZ
Pacific Waves for 28 June 2022
Niue reopens its border to tourists; Pacific LGBT peoples say they are charting their own course to emancipation; And PNG tops the 2022 Mini Games medal tally in the CNMI...
Links: RNZ
US abortion ruling threatens decades of equality rights
The US Supreme Court's controversial ruling on abortion forms a dangerous legal precedent on other issues like same-sex marriage and gay rights...
Links: Stuff
US abortion ruling threatens decades of equality rights
The US Supreme Court's controversial ruling on abortion forms a dangerous legal precedent on other issues like same-sex marriage and gay rights...
Links: Stuff
Anti-LGBTQ+ Protestors Attempt To Hijack Glasgow Pride
Links: Express
Legality of Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in US in Danger
Links: Express

Sun 27 Jun 2021

Rob McDonald's second novel, The Nancy Business
The intense bullying of a young boy by schoolmates over his love of My Little Pony motivated expat Kiwi Rob McDonald to write his award winning book The Nancys that took out last year's Ngaio Marsh Best First Novel award...
Links: RNZ

Sat 27 Jun 2020

Busier Than Ever @ G.A.Y Bar | Out and About
Links: Express
Keeping It In The Family! | Out and About
Links: Express
Watch Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson’s Global Pride Address Here
Links: Express

Thu 27 Jun 2019

Prince William says he'd be 'absolutely fine' with having a gay child
Britain's Prince William says it would be "absolutely fine" if one of his children came out as gay though he'd worry about how the public would respond...
Links: NZ Herald
Transgender student gets backing to stay at all-boys Christ's College as a female
An elite Christchurch boys' school is praised for its compassion in supporting a student to transition to female...
Links: Stuff
U.S. Study Shows 39% Of LGBTI Youth Considered Suicide In Past...
Links: Express

Tue 27 Jun 2017

Auckland Pride Board Announce July Community Hui
Links: Express

Mon 27 Jun 2016

RY AGM and Offical Centre Opening
Links: Express
RY Elect New Board in Brand New Space
Links: Express
VNZF supports the Intersex Trust of Aotearoa NZ
Links: Express
"Dr Hū" only takataapui finalist at Matariki Awards
Dr Hūhana Hickey, perhaps best-known as “Dr Hū” was a finalist last night at the Matariki Awards, the annual event presented by Māori Television and Te Puni Kōkiri which celebrates extraordinary Māori talent across a range of fields...
Links: GayNZ.com
Apia march to end indifference and ignorance
The Samoan Faafafine Association has this morning held a March to End Indifference and Ignorance in the memory of Jeanine Tuivaiki...
Links: GayNZ.com
Over $1k raised at Urge for Orlando and OUTLine
$1500 was raised at the Urge for Orlando and OUTLine fundraiser on Saturday night With over 160 people turning up to show their support for the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting and the New Zealand LGBTI organisation OUTLine, $1189 was raised on the night by OUTLine volunteers and $300 kindly donated by Paul and Alan from Urge Events...
Links: GayNZ.com
RY officially opens new centre, elects new Board
RainbowYOUTH held an "emotional" official centre opening ceremony and AGM yesterday at their new premises...
Links: GayNZ.com
Two policemen propose at London Pride parade
Two Policemen proposed to their partners during the London Pride Parade yesterday, stopping the parade to publicly ask their partners for their hand in marriage...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 27 Jun 2015

Television item (United States of America)
One News, ref: TZP461267.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
Australia to step up marriage campaign
The US Supreme Court’s backing of same-sex marriage is being described as “bittersweet” for Australians...
Links: GayNZ.com
Comment: VMEUSA Day
The US Supreme Court has struck down all remaining state barriers against marriage equality, enabling it throughout the United States- an historic victory for the US LGBT community...
Links: GayNZ.com
US Supreme Court backs marriage equality
The US Supreme Court has made the historic ruling that same-sex couple across the nation can marry...
Links: GayNZ.com
Watch: marriage equality comes to the US
A neat video snapshot of the historic decision from the US Supreme Court in favour of marriage equality...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 27 Jun 2014

Television item (New Zealand)
One News, ref: TZP447626.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
Basement celebrates 10 years!
Links: Express
Christopher Of England
Links: Express
LGBTI Smoke Free Consultation Hui Postponed
Links: Express
Tamati Coffey 30th on Labour List
Links: Express
#dayofsilence selfies
Today people throughout the country are taking part in a Day of Silence - pledging to be silent for the day to reflect the silence of many queer and trans people about their identity as a direct result of bullying and discrimination...
Links: GayNZ.com
Brushing with Destiny Pt 1: Making friends
Jevan Goulter (l) with his friends Hannah and Brian Tamaki...
Links: GayNZ.com
Clinton ridiculed by Ugandan President
Hillary Clinton says she was ridiculed by Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni when she confronted him about Uganda’s anti-gay legislation...
Links: GayNZ.com
PandR: Bobbing Off in Another Direction?
RIP: New Zealand Christian Right antigay activity? With only three months until the next election, the Christian Right is strangely quiet and apparently, considerably weakened...
Links: GayNZ.com
Teen forced to wear 'Gaytard' nametag
US: A South Dakota teenager says he was made to wear a nametag which said ‘gaytard’ while working at a fast food restaurant...
Links: GayNZ.com
The Sultan's outrageous NZ fortune
The Sultan of Brunei owns BNZ centre at 125 Queen St A day of global protests against the Sultan of Brunei’s ‘stone the gays’ law is being held today...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 27 Jun 2013

Television item (New Zealand)
One News, ref: TZP433235.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
"She would be so pleased"
Thea and Edith Edith Windsor is the incredible 83-year-old woman who led the charge against the Defense of Marriage Act after she was slapped with a massive tax bill because the US Government didn’t recognise her marriage to her late wife Thea Spyer...
Links: GayNZ.com
Aussies have "two reasons" to celebrate
Kevin Rudd has ousted Julia Gillard Australian marriage equality advocates are over-joyed that the US Supreme Court ruled in favour of the reform just hours after Kevin Rudd was elected Labor leader and is set to become the first Australian Prime Minister to support marriage equality...
Links: GayNZ.com
Beyer positive, excited and feeling better
Georgina Beyer Georgina Beyer says she is doing better, after the frightening revelation she has been diagnosed with chronic kidney failure...
Links: GayNZ.com
DOMA's death: what does it mean for bi-national couples?
File Photo The dumping of the Defense of Marriage Act has massive ramifications for the estimated 28,500 bi-national gay couples who have been excluded from immigration benefits in the US...
Links: GayNZ.com
Major wins in US as DOMA struck down
The US Supreme Court has struck down both the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and dismissed an appeal over Proposition 8...
Links: GayNZ.com
NZ's history-makers on an historic day
Beyer and Wall (File Photo) We caught up with our own marriage equality campaign leader Louisa Wall about the developments in the US and Australia, as she had popped in to check on someone else who has blazed plenty of trails – Georgina Beyer...
Links: GayNZ.com
Obama: I applaud Supreme Court's decision
Barack Obama US President Barack Obama has hailed the Supreme Court’s decisions to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act...
Links: GayNZ.com
Smooth transition offered to celebrants
File Photo All of the nation's 120 registered civil union celebrants have been offered the opportunity to also become marriage celebrants ahead of new marriage equality laws coming into force in August...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 27 Jun 2012

Aural Pleasure: Danny Noir
Danny Noir After burning up the floor at Wellington dance party Homolicious 1986, DJ Danny Noir takes us on a tour of the music he loves...
Links: GayNZ.com
Labour pushes for extension of provocation repeal
Charles Chauvel believes Denis Phillips (pictured) was put on trial in absentia Labour wants changes to the judicial system to include an extension of the provocation repeal, so dead victims can’t be denigrated...
Links: GayNZ.com
Lesbian couple shot in Texas, one killed
Mollie Judith Olgin, 19, right, and Mary Christine Chapa, 18 Police in the Texas town of Portland are considering whether a lesbian couple may have been targeted because of their relationship, in a shooting which has left one young woman dead and her girlfriend in hospital...
Links: GayNZ.com
Passport process to become more flexible
Internal Affairs is hoping to introduce a more flexible passport policy for transgender and intersex people in September, and has teamed up with the Human Rights Commission in order to get feedback on the issue...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 27 Jun 2011

Aural Pleasure: DJ Marjorie Sinclair
A resident DJ at Family, Marjorie Sinclair also plays sets at a range of clubs around the city...
Links: GayNZ.com
Coroner: Gay man died of asphyxiation
Greg Brice A gay Auckland man found dead in the street three years ago died of accidental asphyxiation resulting from alcohol intoxication and a fall, the Coroner has found...
Links: GayNZ.com
Petition puts boot into footballing homophobia
There is a growing campaign demanding the world's governing football body FIFA take action over homophobia in Nigerian women's football...
Links: GayNZ.com
Rainbow Youth appoints fresh Board
A new Chair has taken the helm at Auckland-based queer youth support group Rainbow Youth, which voted in four new Board members as it farewelled some hardworking team members...
Links: GayNZ.com
Top or Bottom?
The crew from the upcoming Auckland dance party Top or Bottom have put together a cheeky little promo to whet your appetite and get you in the mood...
Links: GayNZ.com
Wealth of HLR audio and pictures shared
David Hindley/NZHistory...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 27 Jun 2010

"HIV sufferers should be roasted" says radio host
David Fane David Fane, an actor, radio host and one of the creators of bro'Town, is being reported as telling a media event that HIV sufferers should be 'roasted'...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 27 Jun 2009

Ambach to police: 'maybe I pushed him'
Ambach trial Day 5 Interviewed by police just hours after the deadly assault on elderly gay man Ronald Brown, Ferdinand Ambach suggested that he may have pushed Brown, and that the elderly man fell over, perhaps down the stairs...
Links: GayNZ.com
Gay couple too chicken to win radio race
Auckland gay couple Steven Oates and Stephen Ross were eliminated from The Edge FM's Incredible Chicken Race yesterday after one of them proved once and for all that chickens can't fly...
Links: GayNZ.com
Increased demand for NZAF HIV tests
The NZ AIDS Foundation has seen a significant increase in the demand for its HIV tests since the lifting of name suppression for Glenn Mills, an Auckland man charged with knowingly exposing people to HIV, but will not be making any details public...
Links: GayNZ.com
Miss Oz 'Barby Prawne' wins QWU crown
11...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 27 Jun 2008

Changing Face of the Castro (San Francisco)
Jan de Gier from the Inn on Castro talks about the changing face of the Castro neighbourhood in San Francisco.
Features: Jan de Gier
Links: PrideNZ.com
3,000 march in Jerusalem Gay Pride
Some 3,000 people turned out yesterday to take part in the Jerusalem Gay Pride parade, which as in previous years had sparked an outcry from the ultra-Orthodox community...
Links: GayNZ.com
Introducing
"I'm an out gay man who listens to fucked-up music in clubs...
Links: GayNZ.com
K' Rd's Kiss: New sound system, new ideas
Kiss bar at 309 K' Road - which hosts gay nights Fluffy and Ultra each weekend - has upgraded its sound system, and will soon host a newly rebranded 'polysexual' dance party...
Links: GayNZ.com
No parole for child molester Graham Capill
Disgraced anti-gay Christian 'morals' campaigner Graham Capill has been denied early release from prison and told to participate in a programme for child sex offenders...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 27 Jun 2007

GABA plans night with Sir Ian McKellen
The Gay Auckland Business Association has announced their next celebrity event – ‘A Night With A Knight' – will be an evening with visiting actor Sir Ian McKellen...
Links: GayNZ.com
London
With a poll showing that only one in five Londoners claim to be doing anything to tackle climate change, 'The Environment Agency' will join this Saturday's Pride events to encourage the LGBT community to help save the environment...
Links: GayNZ.com
New Express newspaper editor announced
At the launch of TV2's new LGBT programme ‘The Outlook' last night, Owen Allison announced his new role as Express newspaper's Managing Editor...
Links: GayNZ.com
When Lone Strangers Whine...
Garnet Milne At present, it seems that I am forced to review the ghastly Garnet Milne, currently pontificating about the demon smut on his lone website… There's nothing more pathetic than ex-CHP cast-offs, bereft of a political vehicle...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 27 Jun 2006

Television item (New Zealand)
Kiwifruit, ref: TZP324208.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
Law Reform exhibition: What Are You Afraid Of?
The campaign for homosexual law reform was an arduous and acrimonious two-and-a-half year battle for the hearts and minds of everyday New Zealanders...
Links: GayNZ.com
NZ bear takes Australasia Bear title
New Zealand bear titleholder, Damian Calleja, has walked off with the Australasian crown, becoming just the second Kiwi to do so...
Links: GayNZ.com
Syphilis outbreak hits gay Wellington
An outbreak of syphilis has hit Wellington, according the region's top sexual health practitioner, who has issued a broad call to gay and bisexual men to get tested now...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 27 Jun 2005

Brash's future: gays not included
Gays and lesbians are "clearly not" a part of mainstream New Zealand, says National leader Don Brash...
Links: GayNZ.com
Gay Nat: Civil Unions could harm marriage
National's first openly gay male election candidate thinks marriage is only for heterosexuals, that gay rights have "never been an issue", and fears same-sex civil unions could harm heterosexual marriage...
Links: GayNZ.com
Pacific Island nations facing urgent HIV crisis
Pacific Island nations are facing a same-sex and heterosexual HIV/AIDS epidemic which may be more urgent and destructive that global warming...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 27 Jun 2004

Gay NZ short selected for Montreal
A gay-themed NZ short film has been selected for screening at the prestigious Montreal International Film Festival, surprising and delighting its first-time writer...
Links: GayNZ.com
Students celebrate first CU victory
A group of students who organised a picnic at Parliament in support of Thursday's Civil Union bill vote are celebrating the victory, but condemning the remarks of some MPs...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 27 Jun 2003

Hague resigns from AIDS Foundation
Kevin Hague, the Executive Director of the New Zealand AIDS Foundation, has resigned...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 27 Jun 2002

Television item (New Zealand)
Qn, ref: TZP259580.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Tue 27 Jun 2000

Television item (New Zealand)
Queer Nation, ref: TZP230114.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Thu 27 Jun 1991

Television item (New Zealand)
Holmes, ref: TZP68704.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Tue 27 Jun 1989

Male Rape Crisis Figure Doubles (Press, 27 June 1989)
The Rape Crisis Centre in Rotorua has reported a significant increase in the number of males seeking assistance, with the figures more than doubling from the previous year ending May 1989. Male clients constituted 6 per cent of the centre's workload in the year to May 1988, but this figure...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Negative News (Press, 27 June 1989)
In a letter published on 27 June 1989, Lois Fechney responded to a previous article titled "Negative news" that addressed parental concerns regarding Bible instruction in schools. Fechney highlighted a sensational headline claiming that "Parents don’t want Bible in schools,” which she argued misrepresented the situation. A deputy principal from...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 27 Jun 1988

A.I.D.S. (Press, 27 June 1988)
In a letter to the editor dated 21 June 1988, Varian J. Wilson expressed concern over the rise in reported cases of AIDS in New Zealand, which had reached 82. He noted that only one of those diagnosed was identified as heterosexual, indicating a predominance of cases within the homosexual...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Fri 27 Jun 1986

A.I.D.S. Clinic (Press, 27 June 1986)
Auckland is set to open New Zealand's first outpatient clinic dedicated to A.I.D.S. in July 1986. The facility will be named in honour of Bruce Burnett, who is recognised as the founder and co-ordinator of the A.I.D.S. Support Network. This initiative aims to provide essential support and medical care to...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Experts Hopeful Of Beating A.I.D.S. (Press, 27 June 1986)
At the conclusion of a three-day international A.I.D.S. conference in Paris on 26 June 1986, scientists expressed cautious optimism regarding the fight against the disease, although no significant breakthroughs were reported. Dr Robert Gallo, a leading U.S. specialist and pioneer in A.I.D.S. research, highlighted the good understanding that scientists have...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Thu 27 Jun 1985

“On Your Marks” (Press, 27 June 1985)
In a letter to the editor dated 26 June 1985, Jeff Boyd expressed concern over a cartoon published in the same issue that depicted the arms race. Boyd pointed out that the cartoon illustrated 25 recognisable symbols associated with the Soviet Union compared to only five symbols representing the United...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Homosexual Law Changes (Press, 27 June 1985)
In a series of letters to the editor, individuals express their views regarding the Homosexual Law Reform Bill in New Zealand. J. I. Doney emphasises several key points in her argument against those opposed to the bill. She asserts that homosexuals do not commit acts of rape against women, contrasting...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
The Day In Parliament (Press, 27 June 1985)
On 26 June 1985, members of Parliament in Wellington presented two notable petitions during the afternoon session. The first petition, brought forth by Mr P. R. Burdon (National Party, Fendalton), was from the Dannevirke branch of the Nurses' Association and 84 others, urging the Government to repeal the State Services...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Threesome Move On At Last (Press, 27 June 1985)
The final episode of "Three’s Company," which aired on 27 June 1985, marks the conclusion of its eight-season run. The sitcom, adapted from the British series "Man About The House," first premiered in the United States in March 1977 for a limited season before returning permanently later that year. The...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Wed 27 Jun 1984

Access Radio Restricted (Press, 27 June 1984)
On 27 June 1984, it was reported that Radio New Zealand has prohibited Wellington's Access Radio from airing any political content until after the election. This ban was enforced as the station found it challenging to maintain a balanced and screened programming approach during the election period. Access Radio, known...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sun 27 Jun 1982

Gay Radio (27 June 1982) (Wellington Access Radio)
One of the first (if not the first) gay produced (by, for and about) radio programme broadcast in New Zealand
Features: unidentified voice(s)
Links: PrideNZ.com
Gay Pride Week takes place (New Zealand)
The week runs until 3 July.
Links: PrideNZ.com

Fri 27 Jun 1980

Jeans Not For Mayor (Press, 27 June 1980)
On 27 June 1980, the Mayor of Christchurch, Mr Hamish Hay, declined an invitation to participate in "Blue Jeans Day" organised by the local branch of the National Gay Rights Coalition. The event aimed to draw attention to the human rights of the estimated 25,000 individuals within the gay community...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Wed 27 Jun 1979

Homosexuals In Forces (Press, 27 June 1979)
On 27 June 1979, letters to the editor in a New Zealand publication expressed strong criticism regarding the Ministry of Defence's decision to purge homosexuals from the armed forces. Sandra M. Legge articulated concern that this initiative demonstrates a broader societal issue, suggesting that New Zealand is constrained by traditional...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Tue 27 Jun 1978

‘Gay’ Rights An Election Issue? (Press, 27 June 1978)
The Gay Liberation movement, which began in the United States, has been a source of inspiration for homosexuals globally, including in New Zealand. However, recent months have seen setbacks for American homosexuals, with local laws protecting their rights being overturned in cities such as Miami, Wichita, and St Paul, among...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Cable Briefs (Press, 27 June 1978)
On 27 June 1978, a significant protest occurred in Sydney, where heavy police reinforcements were deployed and seven arrests were made during a raucous demonstration supporting 53 individuals facing charges in connection with their arrest during a homosexual rights march in Kings Cross the preceding Saturday evening. The protest involved...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Fri 27 Jun 1975

‘Destruction Of Sexism' (Press, 27 June 1975)
On 27 June 1975, a meeting was held to discuss the “destruction of sexism” in New Zealand, featuring representatives from various groups including University Feminists, Gay Liberation, and the Social Credit League. The gathering aimed to explore social and political policies needed to eliminate sexism and promote a non-sexist society,...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Wed 27 Jun 1973

Watergate Innuendo (Press, 27 June 1973)
On 27 June 1973, the visit of Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev to Washington, D.C., overshadowed the ongoing Watergate scandal, which was marked by intense political intrigue and controversy. As investigative efforts continued, the testimony of former White House counsel John Dean was anticipated to have significant implications for President Richard...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 27 Jun 1970

More Immigration Restrictions Likely For New... (Press, 27 June 1970)
The political landscape in Britain is shifting, particularly concerning immigration policies that could significantly impact New Zealand citizens residing there. Under the new Conservative government, led by Prime Minister Edward Heath, there is a strong likelihood that New Zealanders will face stricter immigration restrictions. During a Speech from the Throne,...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 27 Jun 1927

Photographer Brian Brake is born (Wellington, New Zealand)
Links: Wikipedia, Te Papa

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