On This Day: 16th July

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Sun 16 Jul 2023

Actress and singer Jane Birkin dies, France loses an 'icon'
She had lived in her adopted France since the late 1960s and apart from her singing and roles in dozens of films, she was a popular figure for her stalwart fight for women's and LGBT rights...
Links: RNZ

Sat 16 Jul 2022

Eve van Grafhorst: The young girl who helped removed stigma people with HIV face in New Zealand
After being chased out of Australia, a young child with HIV was welcomed into New Zealand with open arms...
Links: NZ Herald
In today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - England and South Africa win down under, NZ Men too good for Silver Ferns and transgender swimmer nominated for women's award...
Links: RNZ
In today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - England and South Africa win down under, NZ Men too good for Silver Ferns and transgender swimmer nominated for women's award...
Links: RNZ
In today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Argentina pip Scotland, win for Kiwi driver and transgender swimmer nominated for women's award...
Links: RNZ

Fri 16 Jul 2021

‘Tear Down Inequalities’ To End COVID Pandemic: UNAIDS
A new report issued on Wednesday by the UN agencyleading the fight against HIV/AIDS shows that people living with the human immunodeficiency virus face the double jeopardy of HIV and COVID-19 – as widening inequalities continue to prevent them from accessing ...
Links: Scoop
1000+ Wellingtonians Gather To Show Support For Trans Community
Links: Express
Fashion: Modelling Without Boundaries and Binary
Links: Express

Thu 16 Jul 2020

Exclusive: Auckland DBH Denies Claims of New Barriers to Accessing PrEP
Links: Express
LGBT+ Refugees Prioritised By Norwegian Government
Links: Express
Naya Rivera’s Death Ruled Accidental Drowning as Actress Who Played Glee...
Links: Express

Tue 16 Jul 2019

Alan Turing revealed as the new face of England's £50 note
The pioneering British computer scientist and WWII codebreaker, who was taken to court for being gay, wins public vote...
Links: Stuff
Transgender and gender diverse support services get funding boost
Transgender and gender diverse people in the Northland and Auckland regions will soon be able to access DHB funded peer-support services provided by two of the country's longest running rainbow organisations...
Links: RNZ
Woman left legally blind after late HIV diagnosis wants better awareness among doctors, women
An HIV diagnosis came out of the blue for this "middle-aged, married, mother-of-two"...
Links: Stuff
Best In Class: Hybrid Vehicles of 2019
Links: Express
LGBTI Rights Watchdog Mandate Renewed After United Nations Vote
Links: Express
Oh, I Wanna Dance with Somebody | express Chats with Laura...
Links: Express
RainbowYOUTH and OUTLine Partner to Widen Support for Gender Diverse People
Links: Express
Saturday Night @ Family Bar and Club
Links: Express
South Korean Military Urged to Remove Consensual Same-Sex Sexual Activity Ban
Links: Express

Mon 16 Jul 2018

Children’s Charity Refuse Funds Raised from Gay Rugby Team Strip Show
Links: Express
London Pride Apologises for Anti-Trans Protesters
Links: Express
The Reality of Reality TV Stardom
Links: Express

Sun 16 Jul 2017

Labour pledges to fund anti-HIV meds
The Labour Party is accusing the government of dragging its heels on funding a drug which could prevent a large percentage of HIV transmissions...
Links: RNZ

Sat 16 Jul 2016

Peter Wall on Homosexual Law Reform
First of all, I would like to acknowledge the Tangata Whenua, the people of the land...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 16 Jul 2015

Danny - Beyond Rainbows (Auckland)
Danny talks about stereotypes, aspirations and gay asian representation.
Features: unidentified voice(s)
Links: PrideNZ.com
K Road Strip Will Showcase Auckland’s Best at Edinburgh Fringe
Links: Express
Kenyan Boys School Sends Students Home For Alleged Homosexuality
Links: Express
Protesters March in Taiwan’s Capital to Demand Marriage Equality
Links: Express
Watch: Caitlyn Jenner’s Emotional ESPYs Acceptance Speech
Links: Express
LYC Chargers looking to make history
Auckland’s lgbti and welcoming touch rugby team the LYC Chargers have made the final of a top-tier Auckland Central competition, and would love community support...
Links: GayNZ.com
Review: K Road Strip - A Place to Stand
As a form of expression, Māori haka is intimately tied to the people, place and land each dance references...
Links: GayNZ.com
Students back RainbowYOUTH's workshops
A study carried out among Auckland students has found the clear majority think RainbowYOUTH’s workshops should be in all secondary schools...
Links: GayNZ.com
Trans views sought by Family Planning
Family Planning is looking for transgender New Zealanders to take part in a study on their experiences of sexual health services and sexuality education...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 16 Jul 2014

‘Poof’ and it’s Back!
Links: Express
Foodie Bites: The Littlest Restaurant in Auckland
Links: Express
Aus: Second poll backs powerful support
Carly and Tresne from My Kitchen Rules are among the Australian couples to marry in New Zealand...
Links: GayNZ.com
ChCh rugby club kicked gay player out
File Photo A New Zealander who was kicked out of his Christchurch rugby club for being gay is among those who have shared their stories in a global survey looking at homophobia in sport...
Links: GayNZ.com
Comic character Archie dies saving gay friend
Enduring American comic character Archie Andrews dies in the just-released July issue of the Archie comics, taking a bullet to save a gay friend...
Links: GayNZ.com
Comm Games pressed to take a stand
The organisers of next month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are being urged to secure pledges of non-discrimination from countries taking part...
Links: GayNZ.com
Comment: Education policy and lgbt concerns
Education policy is emerging as a major New Zealand election issue...
Links: GayNZ.com
MP Hauiti breaches spending guidelines
Claudette Hauiti Lesbian National MP Claudette Hauiti has handed over her parliamentary charge card after she used it to pay for a personal trip to Australia...
Links: GayNZ.com
NZAF has plenty to offer at AIDS2014
A team from the New Zealand AIDS Foundation will pop across the Tasman to “show the world what works” and soak up the latest developments at the AIDS2014 conference, which begins this Sunday in Melbourne...
Links: GayNZ.com
NZAF has plenty to offer at AIDS2014
A team from the New Zealand AIDS Foundation will pop across the Tasman to “show the world what works” and soak up the latest developments at the AIDS2014 conference, which begins this Sunday in Melbourne...
Links: GayNZ.com
Ponsonby bar's name pops back to 'Poof'
An Auckland bar has changed its name back to Poof, after overwhelming feedback in favour of the move...
Links: GayNZ.com
Sleeping Beauty Syndrome
A still Melancholia by Lars Von Trier ‘Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair” – I caught my boyfriend clued to the screen watching one his favourite fairy tales when I came home...
Links: GayNZ.com
Watch: Paquin talks True Blood, bisexuality
Kiwi actress Anna Paquin discusses the end of True Blood, and talks about being a “happily married bisexual mother”...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 16 Jul 2013

Air NZ to marry same-sex couple in the air
Air New Zealand is taking marriage equality to new heights, running a competition to give a same-sex couple a wedding in the sky...
Links: GayNZ.com
Dream Home couple hit back at hateful trolls
The Fail-Blair family Mitre 10 Dream Home couple Jay Blair and Amanda Fail says they were shocked by the backlash from internet trolls about their sexuality...
Links: GayNZ.com
England and Wales on cusp of equal marriage
Equal marriage supporters at a Stonewall rally outside the House of Lords...
Links: GayNZ.com
Finalists found in The Edge's wedding comp
The final four pairings have been announced in a radio station’s Same Sex Wedding competition, where a gay couple and a lesbian couple will be married simultaneously at Rotorua Museum...
Links: GayNZ.com
Former Kamo/DNA space to be straight bar
After years as a gay space, the former home to Kamo and DNA on Auckland's Karangahape Rd is being turned into a mainstream bar...
Links: GayNZ.com
Harassed Christchurch teen awarded $35,000
File Photo A Christchurch teenager who was bombarded with workplace sexual harassment such as “It’s Friday...
Links: GayNZ.com
Hope Lords’ support will pressure Aus MPs
Rodney Croome Tireless campaigners for same-sex marriage in Australia believe the House of Lords’ support for marriage equality leaves Australian politicians with no excuses for not supporting the reform...
Links: GayNZ.com
New OUTLine General Manager appointed
OUTLine has appointed Trevor Easton as the new manager of its phone support and counselling services...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 16 Jul 2012

[name withheld 7] - Q12 (Waikato)
[name withheld] talks about being young and gay in 2012
Links: PrideNZ.com
Dylan - Q12 (Waikato)
Dylan talks about being young and gay in 2012
Links: PrideNZ.com
Wgtn coming out group attracts men of all ages
Men aged from 18 to 60 have been reaping the benefits of Gay Wellington's fortnightly coming out support group Newcomers...
Links: GayNZ.com
What’s with the straight hate?
Chaz Harris "Straight acting" is for losers who have a problem with embracing who they really are...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 16 Jul 2011

Longoria takes on lesbian mayor role
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria has taken on the role of a lesbian Mayor in an upcoming comedy film Without Men...
Links: GayNZ.com
Review: Circumstance
Director: Maryam Keshavarz Year: 2011 Country: France, Iran, Lebanon, USA Running time: 105 mins Censor Rating: R16 - violence, offensive language, drug use, sex scenes Director/Screenplay: Maryam Keshavarz In Farsi with English subtitles Audience Award (Dramatic), Sundance Film Festival 2011 Being a woman and falling in love with another woman in Iran is never going to be a recipe for an easy life...
Links: GayNZ.com
Review: Circumstance
Director: Maryam Keshavarz Year: 2011 Country: France, Iran, Lebanon, USA Running time: 105 mins Censor Rating: R16 - violence, offensive language, drug use, sex scenes Director/Screenplay: Maryam Keshavarz In Farsi with English subtitles Audience Award (Dramatic), Sundance Film Festival 2011 Being a woman and falling in love with another woman in Iran is never going to be a recipe for an easy life...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 16 Jul 2010

Argentina legalises same-sex marriage
Argentina has become the first Latin American country to legalise same-sex marriage...
Links: GayNZ.com
Melbourne DJs to headline Proud Mary
Auckland's alternative night for queer women Proud Mary is going from strength to strength, with female Melbourne duo The Undercutters headlining tonight's third instalment...
Links: GayNZ.com
Queer student groups under threat
The future of queer student groups is under threat from a proposed law which would make student union membership voluntary...
Links: GayNZ.com
Raurimu gunman was struggling with bisexuality
Stephen Anderson is arrested after a manhunt following the 1997 shootings Raurimu massacre gunman Stephen Anderson says that in the lead-up to the 1997 attack his mental state was impaired partially because he was struggling to come to terms with his bisexuality against the negative influences of a strongly Christian family upbringing...
Links: GayNZ.com
Silence on campus?
Many of the sharpest weapons in the nation's GLBT rights battles have been forged on the university campus, but the future of the groups where queer students have always found solidarity, support and debate is now under threat...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 16 Jul 2009

Can you really get 'addicted' to porn?
In a recent self-selected poll on GayNZ...
Links: GayNZ.com
Harry Potter star: Gay rumours "awesome"
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe says he doesn't mind if people think he's gay...
Links: GayNZ.com
Uganda: Homophobia and History
Why does Uganda persecute its lesbian and gay citizens when it has so many other woes? Here's a brief look at Uganda's history… According to BBC History's David Keys, there are two primary linguistic and cultural communities in Uganda...
Links: GayNZ.com
WGN: It's undies and drag kings this Saturday
Two unique parties in Wellington this Saturday will feature gender-bending fun, DJs and prizes...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 16 Jul 2008

Dance royalty ready to leap into spotlight
Two of New Zealand's best-known and highly acclaimed Takataapui dancers are set to launch their new company Okareka Dance Company with a premiere performance at Tempo New Zealand Festival of Dance this October...
Links: GayNZ.com
New ice cream flavour tribute to Sir Elton
American ice cream makers Ben ...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 16 Jul 2007

The ‘Almost a Bird' Theatre Collective is bringing epic and award-winning play ‘Angels in America' to Wellington's Downstage Theatre from 29th September until 6th October...
Links: GayNZ.com
Debate over Burnett Centre
GayNZ...
Links: GayNZ.com
Mr. Gay AKL is 34, tall, blonde and German
12:30AM: Thirteen gay Aucklanders competed on the Family bar stage tonight for the Mr...
Links: GayNZ.com
Opera review: Lucia di Lammermoor
Review: Lucia di Lammermoor Opera in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti Libretto by Cammarano after Sir Walter Scott NBR New Zealand Opera Conductor Andrea Licata Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus, chorus master John Rosser Elvira Fatykhova, Jason Howard, Yvan Momirov, Carmel Carroll Aotea Centre, Auckland, Thursday 12 July Opening night jitters seemed to plague this production of the most popular of Donizetti's operas about ill-fated women...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 16 Jul 2006

Buffy and Bimbo: Learning to walk a fine line
After a year in Europe, Buffy and Bimbo, aka Jonathan Smith and Kevin Baker, are back, a little sooner than anticipated, and have produced another in their series of comedy drag shows, this time called Buffy and Bimbo's Canceled World Tour...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 16 Jul 2005

Writer and commentator David Herkt
David Herkt (Photo: Fryderyck Kublikowski/JACK Magazine) Writer, poet, editor and commentator David Herkt is the creative force behind High Times, a TV3 documentary series on NZ drug culture starting Thursday 21st July at 8:30pm...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 16 Jul 2004

Bennett's radio future in limbo
The future of gay-baiting Radio Pacific afternoon host Mark Bennett is in some doubt following the announcement this week that Pacific's breakfast host Paul Henry will be moving to an afternoon slot from next month...
Links: GayNZ.com
Colin, Chris and the Christian Right
Over the last week or so, the New Zealand Herald and the Independent assessed the status of the Christian Right over the course of the Civil Union Bill debate...
Links: GayNZ.com
Live and let live
Richard Epstein (First published in the Wall Street Journal) Two recent developments have returned same-sex marriages to center stage...
Links: GayNZ.com
No answers from Maxim
Discrimination against same-sex couples does not exist, according to a public statement from the Maxim Institute, but they're not prepared to discuss the matter in depth...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 16 Jul 2003

Civil unions to be brought forward?
A report in this morning's Herald claims that the Government is going to bring forward its plans for civil union legislation for same-sex and de facto couples...
Links: GayNZ.com
New faces at Queer Nation
Livingstone Productions today officially announced two new members for the Queer Nation production team...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 16 Jul 1998

Television item (New Zealand)
Queer Nation, ref: TZP202799.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Sat 16 Jul 1988

Youth Jailed For Sadistic Bullying (Press, 16 July 1988)
On 16 July 1988, a youth named Doc Maru Cooper was sentenced to four years and two months in prison by Mr Justice Williamson at the High Court for a series of brutal and sexual offences. Cooper was convicted by a jury on multiple charges that included six charges of...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Thu 16 Jul 1987

Hawke’s Bay Reflects Political Upheaval (Press, 16 July 1987)
On 16 July 1987, a political analysis from Brendon Burns in Wellington highlighted the significant upheaval in New Zealand’s political landscape, particularly in the Hawke's Bay electorate. The incumbent Labour MP, Dr Bill Sutton, faced a strong challenge from National Party candidate Michael Laws, who aimed to attract Labour voters...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Television item (New Zealand)
Top Half, ref: TZP51128.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
Television item (Wellington, New Zealand)
Today Tonight, ref: TZP42554.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
Television item (Auckland, New Zealand)
Top Half, ref: TZP51432.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Wed 16 Jul 1986

Blood Bank A.i.d.s. ‘inevitable’ (Press, 16 July 1986)
An article by Dr Graeme Woodfield, published in the Medical Journal, addresses the potential for cases of AIDS induced by blood transfusions in New Zealand, acknowledging that such cases are likely unavoidable due to prior transfusions conducted before AIDS screening tests were implemented. Dr Woodfield, associated with the New Zealand...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Television item (New Zealand)
Today Tonight, ref: TZP11620.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Tue 16 Jul 1985

Television news report: Former MP Marilyn Waring presents a seminar Women, Politics and Power (Dunedin, New Zealand)
ref: TZP125107.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
Television news report: new AIDS blood screening programme delayed (New Zealand)
ref: TZP125111.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Mon 16 Jul 1984

Individual Freedom (Press, 16 July 1984)
In a letter published on 16 July 1984, Varian J. Wilson expresses strong opposition to the influence of the gay rights movement on society, claiming it has distorted the concepts of human rights and individual freedom. He suggests that this movement has misled politicians, religious figures, and charitable individuals into...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 16 Jul 1983

Call To Reprimand Two Congressmen (Press, 16 July 1983)
On 16 July 1983, a congressional committee in the United States recommended reprimanding two congressmen for engaging in inappropriate sexual relationships with teenage pages. The House ethics committee specifically called for disciplinary action against Illinois Republican Congressman Daniel Crane and Massachusetts Democrat Gerry Studds. Crane was reported to have had...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 16 Jul 1977

28 Believed Killed By ‘gay’ Murderer (Press, 16 July 1977)
On 16 July 1977, a grand jury in Riverside, California, handed down three murder indictments against Patrick Kearney, while simultaneously dropping charges against his housemate, David Hill, in connection with the so-called "trash-bag murders." This case has been linked to the deaths of 28 young men, with many of the...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
The Courts Man Who Intended To Take Cannabis To... (Press, 16 July 1977)
On 16 July 1977, Robert Malcolm Haines, a 19-year-old man, was convicted on four drug-related charges in the Magistrate's Court. The case was presided over by Mr. N. L. Bradford, S.M., with Haines remanded in custody until 22 July for a probation report and sentencing. Sergeant B. G. Saunders provided...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Tue 16 Jul 1974

Homosexuals And Politics (Press, 16 July 1974)
In a correspondence published on 16 July 1974, Paul Maling, the Liaison Officer for the Gay Liberation Front in Christchurch, responds to previous letters regarding societal attitudes towards homosexuality. Maling references a public opinion survey from the "Sunday Times" dated 15 April 1973, which indicated that a majority supported homosexual...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 16 Jul 1973

Homosexuals And The Law (Press, 16 July 1973)
In a series of letters published on 16 July 1973, a correspondence discussion unfolded concerning the definitions and perceptions of homosexuality and transvestitism. The first letter, authored by an individual identified as M., responded to a previous claim made by "J.R.C." that misquoted the Chief Justice. M. asserted that "J.R.C."...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sun 16 Jul 1972

The first Gay Liberation Wellington meeting takes place (Wellington, New Zealand)
A public meeting is subsequently held on 30 July

Thu 16 Jul 1925

A report into Mental Defectives and Sexual Offenders is tabled in Parliament (New Zealand)
Links: Hansard, Report

Mon 16 Jul 1917

Local And General (Evening Post, 16 July 1917)
On 16 July 1917, the New Zealand Parliament is set to continue the debate on the Address-in-Reply, with discussions anticipated to include prominent MPs such as Mr. J. Craigie, Mr. R. M'Callum, and possibly Mr. C. A. Wilkinson. Mr. Craigie plans to address wealth conscription and advocate for better provisions...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

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