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Fri 22 Jul 2022

Court Dismisses Abuse and Incest Case Against Ricky Martin
Links: Express
USA: House Of Representatives Passes Same-Sex and Interracial Marriage Protections
Links: Express

Thu 22 Jul 2021

13 Reasons Why's Tommy Dorfman comes out as transgender
“Today is about clarity: I am a trans woman...
Links: Stuff
Tokyo to become the most inclusive games ever, but what do Japanese think
More than 160 openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer athletes are due to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, making this year's Games the most inclusive ever...
Links: RNZ
“It Stings” – 50 Cent Responds To Allegations Of Homophobia
Links: Express
Gay Rugby Player Wins Long Battle Against Deportation to Kenya
Links: Express
New Lesbian Reality TV Series to Show on Kiwi Screens
Links: Express
The Future of LGBTQ+ Bars in Wake of COVID Pandemic
Links: Express

Wed 22 Jul 2020

Auckland to Host World Premiere for Gay Rugby Film Steelers
Links: Express

Mon 22 Jul 2019

Prizes and awards recipients announced
21 July 2019 (Mexico City, Mexico) – The International AIDS Society (IAS) announced recipients of prizes and awards at the 10th IAS Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2019) today...
Links: Scoop
Samoan PM slams Hubbard
Kiwi transgender weightlifter's three Pacific Games medals criticised by the host country's leader...
Links: Stuff
Israeli Minister of Education Urged to Resign After Supporting Conversion Therapy
Links: Express

Sun 22 Jul 2018

Do men really have it easier? These transgender guys found the truth was more complex
In the 1990s, the late Stanford neuroscientist Ben Barres transitioned from female to male...
Links: Stuff
Q+A: Georgina Beyer interviewed by Corin Dann
Former Labour MP and Mayor Georgina Beyer to speak at the Oxford Union...
Links: Scoop
Remembered with Pride: Looking back on LGBT+ in July
Links: Express

Sat 22 Jul 2017

Céline Dion Modelled Couture for Vogue and Gay Men Are Losing...
Links: Express
Green is the New Gold
Links: Express
NZ Falcons Play Mt Roskill
Links: Express

Fri 22 Jul 2016

Gender and Culture: Tā Moko
Links: Express
Homicide Investigation for Jeanine Tuivaiki
Links: Express
Man set on fire in homophobic attack in UK
A British man was set on fire in a homophobic attack in north-east England...
Links: GayNZ.com
Referendrone
Opponents of marriage equality in New Zealand are strangely silent about the Australian marriage equality plebiscite...
Links: GayNZ.com
Short film tells story of NZ gay WW2 soldier
The latest project from filmmaker Welby Ings, is based on the true story of a gay soldier in the Second World War who was shot for desertion and locked up in a psychiatric institution for the remainder of his life...
Links: GayNZ.com
The search for a new AKL Pride Festival Director
The Auckland Pride Festival Board is on the hunt for a new Festival Director to join the team bringing you next year’s festival...
Links: GayNZ.com
Trans comic artist to give free AKL workshop this Sat
Canadian trans cartoonist, activist and author Sophie Labelle is in New Zealand and giving a free comic workshop in Auckland tomorrow...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 22 Jul 2015

Couple Refused Consent to Leave Thailand With Baby After Surrogate Mother...
Links: Express
European Court of Human Rights Rules Italian Same-Sex Couples Have a...
Links: Express
Glasgow Pride Event Now Allowing Drag Queens – But Only If...
Links: Express
Agender backs gender neutral fitting rooms
Agender is expressing support for Farmers’ move to gender neutral fitting rooms...
Links: GayNZ.com
Kids' cartoon features lesbian couple
The creators of Steven Universe, a show which screens on the Cartoon Network in New Zealand, has confirmed two characters are a lesbian couple...
Links: GayNZ.com
Pride drag ban altered to non-trans acts
Only transgender drag queens are welcome (file photo) An alternative Glasgow pride event has sparked debate after banning drag queens from the event, then altering that so it’s only excluding non-trans drag queens – saying they make people questioning their gender uncomfortable...
Links: GayNZ.com
Reaching out to 'Silent Gays'
The founder of Silent Gays, Jim Marjoram, writes on how he is trying to reach those in our communities who have been hurt by experiences with religion, and create a safe space to reconnect with their spirituality...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 22 Jul 2014

Television item (Melbourne, Australia)
One News, ref: TZP448503.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
Ask Agony Aunt Lisa – Coping With Breakups
Links: Express
Meet Your Community: Writer and Director Max Currie
Links: Express
AIDS 2014: NZ sets condom use example
HIV prevention workers from a number of countries have attended a presentation by New Zealand researchers and safe-sex promoters this afternoon, keen to learn from this country's success in keeping the HIV epidemic from re-exploding as it has in other countries...
Links: GayNZ.com
AIDS 2014: NZ sets condom use example
HIV prevention workers from a number of countries have attended a presentation by New Zealand researchers and safe-sex promoters this afternoon, keen to learn from this country's success in keeping the HIV epidemic from re-exploding as it has in other countries...
Links: GayNZ.com
AIDS 2014: Progress in killing HIV in cells
Electron microscope image of a lymphocyte with HIV cluster...
Links: GayNZ.com
Looking back at a classic: Annie on My Mind
The death of American writer Nancy Garden came as I was nearing her landmark novel in the collection of ‘get me through winter’ reading I have on my Kindle...
Links: GayNZ.com
Nat MP Claudette Hauiti standing down
Claudette Hauiti UPDATED: Lesbian MP Claudette Hauiti says leaving Parliament has been a difficult decision, but will make no further comment...
Links: GayNZ.com
Youth group grants now up for grabs
File Photo Applications are open for one-off grants of up to $5,000 for lgbti youth groups, thanks to funding from the Ministry of Youth Development...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 22 Jul 2013

Body Positive Wgtn shaken but undeterred
Ron Irvine (Body Positive) Body Positive’s introduction to Wellington has been solid, even if the unrelenting quakes in the city have left the staff and some of the office furnishings a little shaken...
Links: GayNZ.com
Bottles fly off shelves but bars fine after quake
Picture: Kirk Burgess Wellington’s gay venues have escaped with minor damage from yesterday’s quake, while the New Zealand AIDS Foundation’s base is closed as workers are asked to stay out of the CBD...
Links: GayNZ.com
First tourists arrested under anti-gay laws
File Photo Three foreigners have become the first to be arrested for breaching Russia’s gay propaganda laws, and may be held in jail, fined and deported...
Links: GayNZ.com
Modern Family actor ties the knot in NY
Mikita and Ferguson Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson has wed his longtime partner Justin Mikita in New York just a few weeks before the couple will be a part of an historic New Zealand flight...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 22 Jul 2012

A right-royal finale
Jacqui Stanford reviews the final-ever Queen of the Whole Universe at Auckland’s ASB Theatre on 21 July, 2012...
Links: GayNZ.com
QWU pageants top $200,000 fundraising mark
Buffy (Smith) and Bimbo flank Mr GayNZ and Mr Gay World title holder Andreas Derleth at tonight's final QWU show...
Links: GayNZ.com
Wanted man sought over gay couple's missing Audi
A man wanted over a string of fraud and theft allegations across the upper North Island is now accused of taking off with an Auckland gay couple’s new $90,000 Audi...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 22 Jul 2011

BBC America severs links with 'gay-hate' funder
The BBC's American division has ended its involvement with a faith-based website after it was revealed to be funding ‘gay hate’ religious groups...
Links: GayNZ.com
Chauvel confident as Nats support Dunne
Charles Chauvel is confident he can win the seat Out Labour MP is expressing confidence he will win the Ohariu electorate, where National has stitched up a deal in an attempt to get United Future Leader Peter Dunne home...
Links: GayNZ.com
July 2012 booked for Mega QWU finale
The creator of Queen of the Whole Universe is promising the 10th and final show in the current format will see the drag pageant "go out with a bang" in a finale at Auckland's ASB Theatre next July...
Links: GayNZ.com
Midsumma boss lends a hand with pride plans
A steering group which is doing the base work for the proposed Auckland pride festival is being assisted by the experience of the General Manager of Melbourne festival Midsumma...
Links: GayNZ.com
Ski week opening night party confirmed
Opening night drinks will be held at Guilty, a former magistrates court...
Links: GayNZ.com
Topps welcomed as OUTLine patrons
The Topp Twins have been rapturously embraced as patrons of OUTLine at a ceremony in Auckland...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 22 Jul 2010

Gay zombie porn film gets the chop
A film described as "gay zombie porn" has been banned from screening the Melbourne International Film Festival by the Australian Censor...
Links: GayNZ.com
Man-Eaters!!! (and some woman-eaters...)
LA Zombie Although vampires and werewolves appear to receive top billing in the paranormal dark romantic stakes (...
Links: GayNZ.com
Man-Eaters!!! (and some woman-eaters...)
LA Zombie Although vampires and werewolves appear to receive top billing in the paranormal dark romantic stakes (...
Links: GayNZ.com
Man-Eaters!!! (and some woman-eaters...)
LA Zombie Although vampires and werewolves appear to receive top billing in the paranormal dark romantic stakes (...
Links: GayNZ.com
TransAdvocates move in with OUTLine
Lobby and law project TransAdvocates has been given space to work in the new OUTLine offices in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 22 Jul 2009

"Naughty Road
Wellington artist Megan Ransom describes her 'Voyeur Exhibition' bronze sculptures as "a bit naughty and risqué" - and now K' Road café goers will have a chance to check them out...
Links: GayNZ.com
Aussie Day of Action for same-sex marriage
The fight for same-sex marriage is heating up across the Tasman, with Saturday 1 August set to be a nationwide day of action - including rallies in major cities...
Links: GayNZ.com
Your night-by-night guide to gay Auckland
We get asked a lot, by visitors and LGBT Aucklanders alike: "Where's good to go out to?!?" Here are the answers, in our handy print-out-and-keep guide to the Queen City's gay goings-on! There are always special events around, from big dance parties to drag fundraisers to one-off concerts, but Auckland also has several busy weekly highlights which can be relied upon for a warm welcome and good times...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 22 Jul 2008

AUS: 1st all-gay retirement home approved
An AUS$26 million (NZ$33 million) exclusive gay-only retirement village has been given the green light to open in Australia's state of Victoria...
Links: GayNZ.com
K' Road's Kiss bar still gay, despite rumours
The owner of K' Road's Kiss bar says he's happy to report that the venue will continue to provide a sophisticated early evening venue for Auckland's gay community – despite rumours to the contrary...
Links: GayNZ.com
Lesbian steps up for Green Party in Hamilton
The Green Party's out lesbian candidate in the Hamilton East electorate says she's willing to work hard for people and the environment...
Links: GayNZ.com
Takataapui TV: The World According to Transgender
To Be Who I Am: The Human Rights Commission's groundbreaking research The next episode of Maori Television's LGBT programme Takataapui will be broadcast at 9:30pm on Monday 28 July: This episode features voices in the Transgender community from different cultures, social backgrounds and identities...
Links: GayNZ.com
Tough times for Rainbow Wellington
The capital's LGBT network is busier than ever with activities and events, but money is tight and membership numbers are down...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 22 Jul 2007

Television item (New Zealand)
One News, ref: TZP341317.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
UK tabloid:
British gay TV host Michael Barrymore has been named in a new controversy this weekend – “a shocked clubber had to drag a distraught lad of 17 from the troubled star after he tried to force feed him an ecstasy tablet,” the Daily Mirror newspaper reports...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 22 Jul 2005

A "Muslim" Right? Where?
Some commentators seem to believe that there are large numbers of scimitar-waving "radical Islamists" concealed under our beds, ready to declare jihad on us all...
Links: GayNZ.com
Child mortality blamed on 'liberalisation'
The Government-formed Parenting Council has blamed New Zealand's high child mortality rate since the 1980's on the demise of the nuclear family, as a result of an ‘over-liberalised society'...
Links: GayNZ.com
Gay panic defence echoed in murder trial
In a defence which is echoing 'gay panic' defence, an Auckland school student told a jury yesterday he stabbed gay Ellerslie stamp collector Robert Hunt because he feared he was going to be raped...
Links: GayNZ.com
Guilty verdict in Hunt murder case
A secondary school student has been found guilty of murdering elderly gay stamp collector Robert Hunt, who was found stabbed to death at his Ellerslie, Auckland, home in July last year...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 22 Jul 2004

Television item (New Zealand)
Qn, ref: TZP298646.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
Regress Australia Unfair
What the hell's wrong with Australia? Why is it trying to ban same-sex marriage and lesbian/gay cross-country adoption? Unlike New Zealand, Australia is a federal state, whose six states and two territories moved toward homosexual law reform and antidiscrimination law coverage at varying paces...
Links: GayNZ.com
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse By Brett Simpson Dir: Matt Gillanders At The Auckland Performing Arts Centre Love, passion, lust, where would the creative arts be with out them? From the modern-day Mills and Boon bodice-rippers back through Waugh's restrained Brideshead Revisited, to Shakespeare and the Greek classics, love, passion and lust prevail...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 22 Jul 2003

Australian gay population study rubbished
A recent study claiming only 1...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 22 Jul 1995

The Hawke's Bay Queer Event takes place (Napier, New Zealand)
The event is advertised as "meeting, dancing, drinking and generally doing some wild stuff in Napier, at the Bay City Club from 9pm."
Links: NZ.com

Sat 22 Jul 1989

Sex Change Normality (Press, 22 July 1989)
The article "Natives" by Andrew Jeffs, published on 22 July 1989, explores the unique characteristics and behaviour of the spotted-black grouper, a remarkable species of fish known for its ability to change sex and colour. The spotted-black grouper typically starts life as a female and transitions to a male upon...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Wed 22 Jul 1987

Auckland Homosexuals In Study On A.I.D.S. (Press, 22 July 1987)
A significant study focusing on homosexual men is set to commence in Auckland next week, aiming to provide critical insights in the battle against A.I.D.S. Over 200 men who engage in sexual relations with other men have been invited to participate, marking what is believed to be the first study...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Priest Seeks The Good In Needy Youth (Press, 22 July 1987)
Rev. Felix Donnelly, a prominent figure in Auckland, has dedicated the last 16 years of his life to supporting homeless youth through his role as director of Youthlink, an organisation operating five homes for vulnerable children. Dressed in a blue business suit and possessing a gentle demeanour, Donnelly’s passion for...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 22 Jul 1985

Homosexual Law Reform Debate ‘muddled’ (Press, 22 July 1985)
On 22 July 1985, the Futures Trust expressed concerns regarding the ongoing debate surrounding the Homosexual Law Reform Bill in New Zealand, suggesting that the discourse resembled attitudes from the Middle Ages. During a submission to Parliament's Statutes Revision Committee, they highlighted that the public debate was muddled and unscientific,...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Thu 22 Jul 1982

30 Entries For Film Festival (Press, 22 July 1982)
The Sixth Christchurch International Film Festival is set to commence on 31 July 1982 at the Carlton, featuring 30 films from various countries over a two-week span. Organised by Amalgamated Theatres and the Canterbury Film Society, the festival showcases an eclectic mix of cinema, including significant entries from America. The festival's...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Move To Soften U.S. Law On Sex Deviates (Press, 22 July 1982)
On 22 July 1982, it was reported that homosexuals worldwide are advocating for the United States Congress to amend a law that prohibits "sexual deviates" from entering the country unless specific waivers are issued. Sylvia Borneo, a lesbian holding both New Zealand and Dutch citizenship, disclosed during a congressional briefing...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Tue 22 Jul 1980

Priest Resigns Post (Press, 22 July 1980)
The Rev. John Palmer, an Anglican priest from Dunedin, has resigned from his position in Caversham. His resignation comes after he publicly supported Father Felix Donnelly, a Roman Catholic priest from Auckland, regarding issues related to homosexuality earlier in 1980. Notably, Father Palmer had made headlines by painting the phrase...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Fri 22 Jul 1977

'july Front’ To Greet National Party Delegates (Press, 22 July 1977)
On 22 July 1977, National Party members gathered in Dunedin for a significant four-day conference, characterised as an election-year meeting. The timing coincided with a high consumers price index, which has raised concerns among economic commentators about the nation's economic health. The conference was scheduled to commence at 2 p.m.,...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 22 Jul 1972

Enigma About Death Of Adelaide Lecturer (Press, 22 July 1972)
Dr George Ian Ogilvie Duncan, an English-born academic, drowned in the Torrens River in Adelaide on May 10, 1972, an event that has given rise to numerous mysteries and controversies involving police, homosexuals, and an unclaimed estate valued at $50,000. Dr Duncan, 41, who was described as a reserved individual...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 22 Jul 1967

Homosexual Charges (Press, 22 July 1967)
In a letter published on 22 July 1967, a writer expressed support for a recent decision made by Mr H. J. Evans, S.M, in the Magistrate's Court. During a hearing, two individuals facing charges related to homosexual practices were discharged without conviction. The author commended the Magistrate for his courage...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Magistrate’s Court Discretion Exercised For... (Press, 22 July 1967)
On 22 July 1967, in a notable case at the Magistrate's Court, the Senior Magistrate H.J. Evans exercised his discretion when vacating convictions against two men charged with committing indecent acts upon each other. The offences occurred on 29 June, and both men had pleaded guilty. Despite the convictions, the...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 22 Jul 1929

The Adolescent Girl (Evening Post, 22 July 1929)
On 22 July 1929, Dr. Jessie Scott delivered an engaging address to the Christchurch branch of the Parents' National Educational Union, focusing on "The Adolescent Girl." In her talk, Dr. Scott emphasized the importance of understanding adolescent girls through the lens of basic psychology. She outlined the development of a...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
The Evening Post reports on a recent presentation entitled "The Adolescent Girl" (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Speaking to members of the Christchurch branch of the Parents' National Education Union Dr Jessie Scott talks about how girls between 11 and 16 experience a homo-sexual period. They "showed great affection for members of their own sex, often for women much older than themselves". This is followed by the heterosexual stage.
Links: Papers Past

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