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Thu 7 Sep 2023

  • New novel explores the complexity of how men commit mass violence
    A question central to the new novel from author Nicholas Sheppard is this: are monsters born or bred? His new work, How to Disappear Completely, is a psychological portrait of a young college dropout, whose perceived grievances see him lash out in what's become a terribly familiar act of mass violence...
    Links: RNZ
  • Sucessful and influential NZ netball coach dies after illness
    One of New Zealand's most successful and influential netball coaches, Robyn Broughton has died, after a recent illness...
    Links: RNZ
  • Exclusive: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer Wants To Empower Everyone
    Links: Express

Wed 7 Sep 2022

  • A DECADENT NIGHT AT THE CABARET
    Links: Express
  • Karen From Finance is Palmy Drag Fest ready
    Links: Express
  • Oli Mathiesen: To Speak Without Words
    Links: Express

Tue 7 Sep 2021

  • Rainbow advocates concerned by churches' proposed amendment to conversion therapy bill
    In 2017, a stranger went up to Shaneel Lal and offered to “pray their gay away”...
    Links: Stuff
  • Photography: Rob Tennent’s Boys of Summer
    Links: Express

Mon 7 Sep 2020

  • 10 x Double Passes for DOUBLE 
    Links: Express
  • 2 x Double Passes to Elemental Nights 
    Links: Express
  • 3 x Double Passes for Wellington’s The Ultimate Drag Show 
    Links: Express

Fri 7 Sep 2018

  • 'Deliverance' star Burt Reynolds dies, aged 82
    Hollywood star Burt Reynolds has died...
    Links: RNZ
  • Cheers and tears as India makes gay sex legal
    India's Supreme Court has ruled that gay sex is no longer a criminal offence...
    Links: RNZ
  • India's Supreme Court decriminalises homosexual acts in a landmark ruling
    India's top court has struck down a colonial-era law that made homosexual acts punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a landmark victory for gay rights in the world's largest democracy...
    Links: Stuff
  • Mr Gay World and MKR star joins in Queenstown's Winter Pride party
    The LGTBI community has spoken - Queenstown is out-gay-geous...
    Links: Stuff
  • UNAIDS welcomes ground-breaking decision
    GENEVA, 6 September 2018—UNAIDS welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court of India to annul key provisions of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code...
    Links: Scoop
  • Weightlifting: Hubbard set to return to competition
    Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will return to competition later this month, after fears her career was over when injury forced her out of the Commonwealth Games competition...
    Links: RNZ
  • 2 x Tickets one night of SILOs Mr Burns season
    Links: Express
  • 2 x Tickets To Cher’s Here We Go Again Tour
    Links: Express
  • 2 x Tickets To Sh-Boom! APO and The Koi Boys
    Links: Express
  • Trump Snubbed By Sia in Honour of Her “Queer and Mexican...
    Links: Express

Thu 7 Sep 2017

  • 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli sells his $2m Wu Tang Clan album
    So-called 'Pharma bro' Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceuticals boss who was derided for hiking up the price of HIV drugs, has listed the only copy of a Wu-Tang Clan album on the online auction site E-Bay...
    Links: Stuff

Wed 7 Sep 2016

  • Ian McKellen Thinks Gay Men are More Masculine Than Straight Men
    Links: Express
  • New GLBT Resources Available to NZ Schools
    Links: Express
  • Outgoing Gay MP to Speak at Hamilton Pride Launch
    Links: Express
  • Unfairly Dismissed Trans Hairdresser Still Waiting on Compensation
    Links: Express
  • Ak mayoral front-runners to front up to glbti forum
    The two front-runners in the Auckland mayoralty race will front up to a glbti audience this Friday night in the lead-up to next month's local body elections...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Asteroid named for bi star Freddie Mercury
    An asteroid has been named after bisexual singer the late Freddie Mercury to mark what would have been his 70th birthday...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Pulse massacre items to be displayed in museum
    An Orlando museum has gathered together a collection of items relating to the massacre at the Pulse glbti nightclub in which 49 people were massacred by a crazed gunman...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 7 Sep 2015

  • Celebrating Our Multicultural Community: Being Takatāpui
    Links: Express
  • Celebrating Our Multicultural Community: Welcoming The Newcomers to Our Beds
    Links: Express
  • Gay Ski Week QT Closing Party
    Links: Express
  • Rainbow Advisory Panel Members Announced
    Links: Express
  • WIN! 1 x Double Pass to Le Noir
    Links: Express
  • WIN! 2 x Double Passes to Holding the Man
    Links: Express
  • Double scullers claim world champs bronze
    Openly-gay New Zealand rower Robbie Manson and double sculls partner Chris Harris have claimed bronze at the world rowing champs in France...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • New tournament announced for Auckland
    A sports tournament is quickly being set up to replace the Auckland Outgames...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • New tournament announced for Auckland
    A sports tournament is quickly being set up to replace the Auckland Outgames...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Trailer: The Danish Girl
    The trailer is out for The Danish Girl, in which Eddie Redmayne plays one of the first people who had gender reassignment surgery – and the director is defending his decision not to cast a trans actor in the role...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 7 Sep 2014

  • Belvedere Presents Oh, What a Circus! – Gay Ski Week Queenstown...
    Links: Express
  • Belvedere Presents Oh, What a Circus! – Gay Ski Week Queenstown...
    Links: Express
  • An amazing pair of gay dads
    To mark Father's Day, meet a couple of amazing gay days and all 14 of their adopted kids! Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there in our community...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Gay Ski Week 2014: in pictures
    Legions of revellers with rather tired bodies and sore heads are heading home from a stellar Gay Ski Week in Queenstown...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Navratilova proposes at US Open
    Tennis superstar Martina Navratilova has proposed to her girlfriend at the US Open, in a romantic moment which was shown on the big screen...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 7 Sep 2013

  • Anti-equality Nat-Libs are now Australia's govt.
    New Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott 11...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Meet Rainbow Youth's new General Manager
    Duncan Matthews, the newly-appointed General Manager of Rainbow Youth, aims to make a difference to the organisation and to the gay community...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Oz elections: Marriage equality unlikely
    Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott As Australians go to the polls today the National-Liberal coalition looks set to win by a significant majority over Labour, leaving the battle for marriage equality to rage on for some years yet...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Youth group floats new Pride Centre proposal
    Rainbow Youth GM Duncan Matthews An Auckland gay community organisation is promoting bringing back a Pride Centre to provide a one stop shop location for services targeting glbti people in the city...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 7 Sep 2012

  • Erik - Q12 (Napier)
    Erik talks about being young and gay in 2012
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • Laurie - Q12 (Masterton)
    Laurie talks about being young and gay in 2012
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • Gillard pulls out of Christian Lobby event
    Julia Gillard Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has pulled out of speaking to an Australian Christian Lobby conference after "offensive" comments from its leader Jim Wallace, who said smoking was healthier than same-sex marriage...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • It's just not healthy
    After I read Jim Wallace’s comments on smoking being healthier than gay marriage, I got to thinking...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • It's just not healthy
    After I read Jim Wallace’s comments on smoking being healthier than gay marriage, I got to thinking...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • It's just not healthy
    After I read Jim Wallace’s comments on smoking being healthier than gay marriage, I got to thinking...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 7 Sep 2011

  • Charles Mackay (Wellington)
    Paul Diamond discusses Charles Mackay
    Features: Paul Diamond
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • "Come out" - Game urges closeted rappers
    "Game has no problem with gay people, Game has a problem with people who are pretending not to be gay...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • "Huge day" for struggle of GLBT Anglicans
    Bishop Ross Bay's statement has delighted St-Matthew-in-the-City A liberal Auckland Anglican congregation is rejoicing after a Diocesan bishop made the ground-breaking statement that he would be willing to discern and ordain GLBT candidates for ordained ministry, including those in committed same-sex relationships...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Adoption: The next step
    The adoption reform debate seems to be heating up once more...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Adoption: The next step
    The adoption reform debate seems to be heating up once more...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Demand for Outgames funding outstrips supply
    Outgames co-chair David Hindley There have been 48 applications for funding from the proceeds of the Wellington AsiaPacific Outgames, which has left the organising committee with a tough job, but confident the community is in strong heart...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • US: Baldwin wants to be first out Senator
    Tammy Baldwin A lesbian member of the House of Representatives has launched a bid to be the first openly-gay Senator in the US...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 7 Sep 2010

  • LAGANZ - The Lesbian and Gay Archives of New Zealand (Wellington)
    Roger Swanson talks about the history and purpose of LAGANZ - The Lesbian and Gay Archives of New Zealand
    Features: Roger Swanson
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • Adam Lambert bringing the glam to Auckland
    After huge demand from his Kiwi fans, Adam Lambert will bring his glam-pop show to Auckland's Trust Stadium on Sunday the 17th of October...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Adam Lambert bringing the glam to Auckland
    After huge demand from his Kiwi fans, Adam Lambert will bring his glam-pop show to Auckland's Trust Stadium on Sunday the 17th of October...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Adam Lambert bringing the glam to Auckland
    After huge demand from his Kiwi fans, Adam Lambert will bring his glam-pop show to Auckland's Trust Stadium on Sunday the 17th of October...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Aussie swimmer apologises for gay slur
    Stephanie Rice Australian Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice has apologised for a homophobic comment she posted online after the Wallabies beat the Springboks...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Lyrical gender reassignment
    Paul Barrett The musical director for gay cabaret Songs For Guy lives his life by one performance rule: the audience must be entertained...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Lyrical gender reassignment
    Paul Barrett The musical director for gay cabaret Songs For Guy lives his life by one performance rule: the audience must be entertained...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • The trans-Tasman Outgames battle's on
    Aussies vs Kiwis ...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 7 Sep 2009

  • 100,000 watch Irish ad for marriage equality
    An ad for a marriage equality group in Ireland has become a worldwide YouTube hit, attracting over 100,000 views...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • DJ Ruby back for last-ever Salvation Party
    Ending six successful years of regular parties for Auckland's gay clubbers, this Saturday night's Salvation party will be the last...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Gay man shot in face by air rifle on K' Rd
    A prominent member of Auckland's gay community was shot in the face by an air rifle pellet and another came close to injury on Karangahape Road at the weekend...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • HIV study revives vaccine hope
    In the United States, researchers have announced they have found two antibodies that may protect against strains of HIV currently circulating worldwide...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Hungary: Guards block Neo-Nazis at parade
    A massive security operation in Hungary's capital Budapest meant over 2,000 people could take part in the city's 'Gay Dignity' march on Saturday...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Razor Crescent? LGBT Pakistan
    Although India has just repealed its antigay Section 377 of the colonial era Indian Penal Code, Pakistan is still opposed to LGBT rights...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Search for an underwear model: We have our winner!
    Our 2009 Lex Collection underwear model was decided on last night at Auckland's family bar, in front of a cheering - and drooling - crowd...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 7 Sep 2007

  • Body Positive benefits from bear bar
    A support group for people living with HIV/AIDS received a large donation today from the management of K' Road bear bar Urge...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Canada: Businessman killed gay pensioner
    A 45-year old Toronto-area man has been sentenced to life in prison with no hope of parole for 17 years for the brutal stabbing of a 72-year old pensioner he met on an Internet gay chatroom...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Jelly Wrestling night a first for Imerst
    Wellington's Imerst nightclub are promising "a night of gelatinous fun" tomorrow, when they hold their first-ever Jelly Wrestling contest...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Sth Is. health promoter departure "sad loss"
    The departure of the NZ AIDS Foundation's South Island health promoter, who is moving to Wellington where his partner has a new job, will be a sad loss, according to the Foundation...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Support for NZAF boss, but changes afoot
    The board of the NZ AIDS Foundation is standing firmly behind the embattled Executive Director following an investigation into issues that culminated in a letter of no confidence targeting the organisation's boss, signed by a number of staff and passed to the Board...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 7 Sep 2006

  • Miss Ribena hosts ski party
    Auckland drag icon, Miss Ribena, hosted an alpine bash for gay skiers last night, bringing some “fabulosity” to Queestown's annual Gay Ski Week reports the Southland Times...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?
    Unfortunately, this review is too late for Downstage Wellington's season related to the play in question...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?
    Unfortunately, this review is too late for Downstage Wellington's season related to the play in question...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 7 Sep 2005

  • Exclusive Brethren behind leaflet drop
    Following the lead of the American Exclusive Brethren, who paid significant financial support to the Bush campaign last year, the New Zealand branch of the secretive sect have been found to be behind the leaflets distributed this week entitled The Green Delusion and Healthcare, Who Cares? The leaflet targeting the Green Party warns voters that the Green Party allegedly plans to “Disarm our forces”, “Decriminalise illegal drugs”, “Offer financial assistance to cannabis growers fro alternative employment” and “Create ‘rainbow' communities”...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Is France's Amelie Mauresmo Martina v1.2?
    One former academic colleague credited Martina Navritalova's existence with keeping her in one piece through high school...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Section 59 Repeal: The Greens versus the Christian Right
    Has the Christian Right just inadvertantly helped the Greens on their road to centre-left coalition partner status? It's not all about us...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 7 Sep 2004

  • Chch ministers support CU Bill
    Submissions at the select committee hearing for civil unions in Christchurch yesterday saw messages of support from two Presbyterian ministers, one transgender and one gay...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 7 Sep 2003

  • Investigation into videotape teacher continues
    Continuing a long line of sensationalist investigations, the Sunday Star-Times has turned its spotlight on a Takapuna Grammar school teacher, righteously turning over a videotape it obtained under mysterious circumstances to the police, which allegedly features 47-year-old David Arthur filming students taking drugs...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 7 Sep 2001

Tue 7 Sep 1999

Sat 7 Sep 1996

Mon 7 Sep 1992

Wed 7 Sep 1988

  • Actress Plagued By Insecurity (Press, 7 September 1988)
    Estelle Getty, a seasoned actress with over 50 years of experience in theatre, film, and television, continues to grapple with insecurity despite her success. At 63 years old, she has gained widespread recognition for her role as Sophia, the spirited 80-year-old mother of Dorothy in the hit comedy series “The...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 7 Sep 1987

  • New Women’s Centre At Polytechnic (Press, 7 September 1987)
    On 7 September 1987, it was announced that Christchurch Polytechnic would open the Next Step Centre for Women on Women's Suffrage Day, September 19. This new centre aims to offer various courses tailored for women, with a special mini-convention called Women Sharing Knowledge planned for the launch day. The convention...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 7 Sep 1985

  • Plays In Nazi Settings (Press, 7 September 1985)
    On 7 September 1985, Paul R. Bushnell reviewed two plays published by Amber Lane Press, "Bent" by Martin Sherman and "Summit Conference" by Robert David MacDonald. Both plays explore the theme of war, but they diverge significantly in tone and treatment. "Bent," which previously received acclaim for its powerful performance at...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Suicide Considered (Press, 7 September 1985)
    On 7 September 1985, a Parliamentary Select Committee in Auckland heard distressing testimonies from young homosexual men about the profound impacts of societal rejection related to their sexual orientation. The emotional accounts shared by these men highlighted the severe toll that discrimination and bullying have taken on their mental health,...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 7 Sep 1981

  • Reporter’s Diary (Press, 7 September 1981)
    Meals on Wheels are now being airlifted daily to 16 residents of Waiheke Island, with meals prepared at the National Women’s Hospital in Auckland. The process involves transferring the meals by courier van to Mechanics Bay and then flying them via See Bee Air floatplane to either Surfdale or Oneroa,...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Fri 7 Sep 1979

Wed 7 Sep 1977

  • Random Reminder (Press, 7 September 1977)
    In a satirical commentary published on 7 September 1977, the author discusses the essential motor skills that New Zealand males are expected to master to avoid being perceived as inept or overly effeminate. Among these skills, the ability to competently back a trailer stands out as particularly significant. The text...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Fri 7 Sep 1973

  • Homosexuality “not Justified” (Press, 7 September 1973)
    In a statement delivered in Christchurch on 6 September 1973, the Dean-elect of Sydney, the Rev. L. Shilton, articulated his opposition to legalising homosexuality in New Zealand. He argued that homosexuality is a deviation that cannot be justified, and that liberalising the law would lead to moral confusion, as individuals...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 7 Sep 1963

  • British Traitors Since 1945 (Press, 7 September 1963)
    The British Secret Service's reputation for espionage and security was significantly challenged following World War II, with numerous high-profile spying cases that have embarrassed the nation and eroded trust among its allies. The decline in Britain's security image began with the case of Dr. Allan Nunn-May, who, during a trial...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 7 Sep 1957

  • Supreme Court Judge Reduces Sentence On Homosexual (Press, 7 September 1957)
    On 7 September 1957, the Supreme Court heard an appeal from Michael Freyne, a 41-year-old man who was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for indecently assaulting a male. This sentence was part of a broader conviction from the Dunedin Magistrate’s Court on 25 July 1957, where Freyne received a total...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

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