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Mon 3 Jul 2023

  • I Kissed A Boy... and the rise of hot new gay dating shows
    A new generation of LGBTQ+ dating shows has arrived - bringing a fresh cohort of chaotic, relatable new contestants...
    Links: Stuff
  • Capturing The Golden Gays
    Links: Express
  • Fortune Feimster: It’s Not Easy To Be Butch
    Links: Express
  • Hands off boys, he’s taken!
    Links: Express

Sun 3 Jul 2022

  • How interested are the Southland Sharks? Playoff hopes look gone
    The Southland Sharks interim head coach has fended off a claim his players look disinterested and lack pride in the orange singlet...
    Links: Stuff
  • Kyle Mewburn discusses her memoir Faking It at the Verb Readers and Writers Festival 2021
    The experience of a particular trans life is vividly communicated in this highlight from the 2021 Verb Readers and Writers festival in Wellington...
    Links: RNZ

Fri 3 Jul 2020

  • Fafswag Founder Brings ‘Oracles’ To City Gallery Wellington
    Links: Express
  • POWERFUL LGBTQ STORYTELLING GIVEN PRIDE OF PLACE AT NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL...
    Links: Express
  • Spilling All The Tea | Out and About @ The Dog’s Bollix
    Links: Express
  • Wellington’s Newest Gastropub ‘Taps’ Into Its Proud Side 
    Links: Express

Wed 3 Jul 2019

  • Over 1,000 Same-Sex Weddings Since Legalisation of Marriage Equality In Taiwan
    Links: Express

Tue 3 Jul 2018

  • Boy, 10, came out to his mum. Now she's charged with his murder
    The mother of a 10-year-old boy, who came out as gay weeks before his death, has been arrested and charged with his murder...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • Prosecutor: Man assaulted, held captive because he is gay
    FRAMINGHAM, Mass...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • 2 x Tickets to Filthy Business
    Links: Express
  • 2 x Tickets to James Morrison – A Celebration of Ella...
    Links: Express
  • 5 x copies of Lonely Planet Global Coffee Tour book
    Links: Express
  • Auckland Pride AGM
    Links: Express
  • Petition Launched to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy in NZ
    Links: Express

Mon 3 Jul 2017

  • Germany Votes To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
    Links: Express
  • Review: Skeleton Twins
    Links: Express
  • Winter Warmers: Great Food To Keep You Warm This Winter
    Links: Express

Fri 3 Jul 2015

  • A New Dawn For LGBTI People in Japan
    Links: Express
  • Mozambique Decriminalises Homosexuality
    Links: Express
  • NZAF Celebrates 30 Years
    Links: Express
  • Winter Activities: Must See Home Grown Shows
    Links: Express
  • Auckland Pride responds: part two
    We sat down with Auckland Pride Festival Executive Officer Linda Heavey and board member Paul Patton to discuss some of the claims and concerns about the event, and why it seems that they haven’t been engaging with the wider community...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • St Matt's welcomes Episcopalian progress
    Rev Helen Jacobi The Vicar of Auckland’s St Matthew-in-the-City is congratulating the US wing of the Anglican Communion on leading the way in embracing marriage equality...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 3 Jul 2014

  • GABA Mixer – Empire Tavern
    Links: Express
  • Last Month For Pop Quiz
    Links: Express
  • Urinetown The Musical – A New Opening for Todd Carney?
    Links: Express
  • "She's got a penis" song sparks anger
    Ray Jessel An 84-year-old man’s song with the punchline “she's got a penis” may have delighted America’s Got Talent's judges, but he and the show are facing angry backlash over the tune’s transphobia...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • A story close to home: Mana Wahine
    Okareka's Taane Mete and Taiaroa Royal From the creative geniuses at Okareka Dance Company, Mana Wahine celebrates the strength of women...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Annie on My Mind author dies, aged 76
    Nancy Garden has died, aged 76 Nancy Garden, the author of pioneering lesbian novel Annie on My Mind, has died at her home in Massachusetts...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Silver Rainbow resource kit welcomed
    "Peggy and Sam" - a couple in one of the kit's videos (watch it below) Creators of a resource kit for those looking after older lesbian, gay and bisexual people in rest homes say it’s being welcomed by the aged care sector and district health boards...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 3 Jul 2013

  • Auckland couple join wedding finalists
    The third same-sex couple vying to win a radio station’s ‘Fabulous Gay Wedding’ had a hilarious start to their love story which involved a failed flatmate romance and a night at a strip club...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Haera ra Maihi Makiha
    Ka kitea i konei tōna toa, tōna mātau, tōna pukumahi, te kaha hoki o ōna whakaaro ki te titiro atu i ngā āhuatanga katoa kei mua i te aroaro e takoto ana mai...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • No timeframe for Dougie Hughes decision
    Corporal Douglas Hughes It could take some time for the Solicitor-General to decide whether to order an inquest into Corporal Dougie Hughes’ death...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Simpsons credited with battling prejudices
    A German author has analysed the 490 gay scenes and more than 70 gay characters in The Simpsons, concluding the show has helped dispel prejudices...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 3 Jul 2012

  • "I'm gay, always have been," Anderson Cooper
    Anderson Cooper TV host and reporter Anderson Cooper has for the first time, on the record, stated he is gay, saying: “Always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be any more happy, comfortable with myself and proud...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Complaints about McLeod column not upheld
    The Press Council has ruled against upholding complaints about a Dominion Post column by Rosemary McLeod entitled “Why I feel for the kids of ego trippers,” which attacked transgender parents...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 3 Jul 2010

  • For The Love of Art to raise funds for NZAF
    Peter Stichbury's Powell Budnick (Lost in Miami) Works by Michael Parekowhai and Shane Cotton will next week go under the hammer in an auction to raise money for the New Zealand AIDS Foundation's HIV prevention initiatives...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Why can't we be friends?
    Michael Stevens' blog I Like Dykes, which questioned why some gay men seem to find lesbians hard to deal with, hit a nerve with a number of GayNZ...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 3 Jul 2009

  • Ashburton rugby boss denies sex charges
    A rugby team captain is on trial in the Timaru District Court after a male complainant says he was sexually assaulted by him...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • K' Road's gay pub launches Quiz Tuesdays
    The host of the Naval the quiz nights will support a different charity - July's charity will be HIV+ people's support network Body Positive...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • UK man killed lover with fire extinguisher
    A jury in London's Old Bailey court has found a gay man guilty of murdering his lover by hitting him over the head twice with a fire extinguisher...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Victory in India!
    On Thursday 2nd July, the New Delhi High Court struck down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, meaning gay sex will no longer be a criminal offence in India...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 3 Jul 2008

  • Body-builder sues gay paper over bar ad
    A Chicago amateur body-builder is suing a gay newspaper and a gay bar after the paper ran an ad featuring him clad in leather and chains, allegedly without his consent...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • How's HERO?
    Hero's Frederic Guillemont: "We're committed to 2009 - and 2010"...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • New President for gay AKL business network
    Philip Pridmore of Northland gay getaway Dragon Tree Lodge has become the Gay Auckland Business Association's new President, at their well-attended Annual General Meeting last night...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Out There! welcomes new bullying strategy
    Today's announcement from the Minister of Education that the Education Review Office will now be required to check that schools have specific strategies in place to address homophobia and other forms of bullying, is welcomed by a national LGBT youth development programme...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • School cards: 'Step Up, Be Safe, Be Proud'
    Students will be given cards showing tips on how to protect themselves from bullies, in a new move by the Government to crack down on bullying in schools...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • WGN: 2nd 'Out in the Square' set for Feb '09
    The second annual Out in the Square Gay and Lesbian Fair has been confirmed for Saturday 28 February in Wellington's Civic Square...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 3 Jul 2007

  • Television item (New Zealand)
    The Outlook, ref: TZP342456.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • Betrayal:
    Luke (not his real name) is now a confident and outgoing young gay man...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Historic Edinburgh pub turns gay
    It was once the haunt of one of the greatest writers of the straight-laced Victorian era, but now Robert Louis Stevenson's favourite pub in Edinburgh is set to be transformed into the city's latest gay bar...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • I need more than just sex
    Mike in Auckland writes: I'm 23 and I think I'm addicted to internet sex...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Lights out on K
    After running a successful, and very gay-friendly, venue on Auckland's Karangahape Road for two years, the owners of ‘Descarga Cubana' have decided to move on...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • New partying plan for
    The team behind George FM's Monday night ‘One in Ten' gay radio show have announced they're hosting a new regular party night for ‘discerning' LGBT Aucklanders...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Our drinking and drugging: Recreation or addiction?
    “NZ gays are chemical caners” screamed an overseas headline last week, after a study showed higher use of alcohol and other drugs in our gay, lesbian and bisexual population...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Our drinking and drugging: Recreation or addiction?
    “NZ gays are chemical caners” screamed an overseas headline last week, after a study showed higher use of alcohol and other drugs in our gay, lesbian and bisexual population...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 3 Jul 2006

  • "Elegance, sophistication... and cunning stunts"
    A one-night festival of drag descended upon Hamilton last weekend, complete with puppetry, stunts and a tribute to trolley dollies...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Chch Pride pumps cash into LGBT groups
    Christchurch Pride Week, held in May, has raised $3500, which is being pumped into local LGBT community groups and a local hospice, reports the New Zealand AIDS Foundation...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Green MP submits gay adoption bill
    Green MP Metiria Turei has submitted a private member's bill to Parliament to legalise adoption by same-sex couples, reports the New Zealand Herald...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Law Reform's invisible women and the communist plot
    In this second part of his look back at the most often-used arguments against Homosexual Law Reform in the mid 1980s, David Parrish discovers sexuality based sexual diseases, the selective Bible, and invisible lesbians...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 3 Jul 2005

  • Majority happy with "moral" laws: Poll
    A Herald DigiPoll asking New Zealand voters their opinion on a number of "Moral Issue" laws recently has shown that people are generally happy with these legislative changes, and that "Moral Issues" are not high on most voters' list of concerns...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 3 Jul 2004

  • Maxim - no complaints from the dead
    The absence of complaints from dead people is evidence that gay couples are not discriminated against, according to the Maxim Institute...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • P teacher convicted
    Former teacher David Arthur was yesterday found guilty of supplying P to four young people at a party at his home by a High Court jury in Auckland...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 3 Jul 2003

  • Television item (New Zealand)
    Qn, ref: TZP275372.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • NZAF seeks replacement for Hague
    The New Zealand AIDS Foundation will advertise for a new Executive Director within the next few weeks, to replace Kevin Hague whose resignation was officially announced Monday...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 3 Jul 2001

Sat 3 Jul 1999

  • Loyal (Wellington)
    A group of men talk about coming out after marrying and having children
    Features: Peter Gordon, Stephen Rainbow
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • Television item (Christchurch, New Zealand)
    One Network News, ref: TZP215132.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Wed 3 Jul 1996

Fri 3 Jul 1987

Thu 3 Jul 1986

  • Reform Supporters Delay Final Vote (Press, 3 July 1986)
    On 3 July 1986, a crucial moment in New Zealand's legislative process unfolded regarding the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. The bill, which was being fiercely debated in Parliament, faced the possibility of being defeated, but its supporters managed to delay the final vote by a slim margin and with only...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • The Day In Parliament (Press, 3 July 1986)
    On 2 July 1986, during a parliamentary session that started at 2 p.m., New Zealand's Minister of Agriculture, Mr Moyle, presented a Ministerial statement regarding the farm package. The session included responses from the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Bolger, and Democratic MP for East Coast Bays, Mr G. T....
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Television item (New Zealand)
    6:30pm News, ref: TZP11279.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • Television news report: MPs may have another opportunity to consider the age of consent for homosexual activity (New Zealand)
    6.30 news, ref F58069.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Wed 3 Jul 1985

  • Aust., U.s. Funds For Anti-gays? (Press, 3 July 1985)
    On 3 July 1985, the Gay Task Force in New Zealand expressed concerns regarding potential foreign funding for the anti-homosexual campaign opposing the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. Spokesman Bill Logan conveyed that while the organisation lacked direct evidence, they harboured strong suspicions that right-wing groups from Australia and the United...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Homosexual Bill Polls At Loggerheads (Press, 3 July 1985)
    The Leader of the Opposition in New Zealand, Mr McLay, has stated his intention to vote against the Homosexual Law Reform Bill despite the results of a recent poll indicating that a majority of his constituents in Birkenhead support homosexual acts between consenting adults in private. This poll, conducted by...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Marital Discord Main Cause Of Child Abuse (Press, 3 July 1985)
    Marital conflict is identified as the leading cause of child abuse, according to findings from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Many children become innocent victims amidst the strife of their parents, often unaware of the damaging effects of their quarrels. Between 1977 and 1983, marital...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Television news report: a child has contracted AIDS from contaminated blood originating in Australia (New Zealand)
    6.30 news Top Half, ref F57660.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound & Vision, University of Auckland
  • Television news report: schoolboy tests positive for HIV (New Zealand)
    ref: TZP12342.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Tue 3 Jul 1984

  • Social Credit Law Reform (Press, 3 July 1984)
    On 3 July 1984, Social Credit leader Mr Beetham outlined the party's law reform policy in Wellington, which encompasses several progressive changes across various legal and social domains. A key aspect of the policy is the promotion of equal pay and job promotion opportunities for both men and women. Mr...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 3 Jul 1982

  • Sex Scandal Inquiry (Press, 3 July 1982)
    On 3 July 1982, the chairman of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, Rep. Louis Stokes, announced an immediate investigation into allegations that members of Congress may have offered official favours in exchange for sexual encounters with teenage pages. Stokes, a Democrat from Ohio, emphasised that the committee...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Tue 3 Jul 1979

  • Letters To The Editor (Press, 3 July 1979)
    On 3 July 1979, a series of letters to the editor were published in "The Press," showcasing a variety of community concerns and opinions from Christchurch, New Zealand. Guidelines for letter submissions emphasized brevity, clarity, and authenticity, specifying that letters must include the writer's full name and address, and restricted...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 3 Jul 1978

  • “homosexual” Or “gay” (Press, 3 July 1978)
    A reader has expressed concern to "The Press" regarding the use of quotation marks around the term "gay" in recent articles about homosexuals. The reader suggests that this cautious approach indicates a reluctance to embrace the term as standard usage, despite the growing acceptance of "gay" as a descriptor for...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Untitled (Press, 3 July 1978)
    On 3 July 1978, a discussion emerged around the use of the term "gay" as a descriptor for homosexuals, highlighting the complexities and potential ambiguities associated with the word. The editorial commentary suggested that while "gay" has become established, its interpretation can vary in different contexts. The piece argued that...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

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