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Sat 10 Sep 2022

  • Shaneel Lal: It's laughable that Brian Tamaki is crying victim
    OPINION: It is no secret that self-proclaimed apostle and aspiring politician Brain Tamaki is no fan of the queer community...
    Links: NZ Herald

Fri 10 Sep 2021

  • Audition For RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 2 Here
    Links: Express

Thu 10 Sep 2020

  • 'Human Ken doll' Jessica Alves shares photos of botched chin surgery
    Warning: Graphic content Jessica Alves, also known as the "Human Ken Doll", has taken to Instagram to reveal her cosmetic procedure horror which left her with a hole in her chin...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • Why Niecy Nash says her marriage to Jessica Betts was 'not a coming out'
    Niecy Nash clarified that she "was not suppressing my sexuality my whole life" weeks after revealing her marriage to singer Jessica Betts...
    Links: Stuff
  • What Makes A Boutique Gym’s Socially Distanced, 20 Minute Training Sessions...
    Links: Express

Tue 10 Sep 2019

  • Gay father fighting for fairer surrogacy laws backed by thousands as he presents petition to Parliament
    Christian Newman and his husband spent three years and $60,000 on having their son...
    Links: Stuff
  • Should 'racist, sexist' Enid Blyton be "de-platformed"
    The panel discusses the work of Enid Blyton and whether or not it's acceptable to still read her books despite the overt racism, sexism and homophobia...
    Links: RNZ
  • The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino and Scott Campbell (Part 1)
    70 Deaths in two years have been blamed on synthetic cannabis...
    Links: RNZ
  • Uber fires driver who kicked gay couple out of the car
    A driver who kicked a gay couple out of the car because they kissed has been fired by Uber...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • Auckland Council’s Great Gay Hope
    Links: Express
  • South African Pastor Fights Back After Being Fired For Supporting LGBTI...
    Links: Express

Mon 10 Sep 2018

  • Repugnant: exploring gay conversion therapy
    Since her husband left, Grace has poured her heart and soul into curing gay dogs of their homosexuality...
    Links: Scoop
  • Out and About with express: Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust Dinner...
    Links: Express

Sun 10 Sep 2017

  • NZ's 'Ryan Gosling' Damian Light proud to be first gay leader of political party in New Zealand
    Damian Light is believed to be the first openly gay leader of a political party in New Zealand...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • United Future’s New Leader is Gay Man Damien Light
    Links: Express

Sat 10 Sep 2016

  • Loved me a Man Released to Coincide with World Suicide Prevention...
    Links: Express
  • We are Together: Hamilton Pride Launch Party!
    Links: Express
  • Chelsea Manning begins hunger strike
    Chelsea Manning, the US Army analyst who was court-martialed after disclosing to Wikileaks nearly three quarters of a million classified or sensitive military documents, has begun a hunger strike in protest at what she says is bullying by prison authorities and the US Government...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 10 Sep 2015

  • Gay American Left With Bleeding Brain and Hearing Loss Following Vicious...
    Links: Express
  • Survivor Condemns Homophobic Kentucky Clerk For Playing ‘Eye of The Tiger’...
    Links: Express
  • Comment: Only 1500?
    With a growing humanitarian crisis in Europe from a wave of Syrian and North African asylum seekers, why is New Zealand's response so ridiculously inadequate? In 2014, we only took in 750 refugees and asylum seekers...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Game on for Proud to Play NZ
    Sports and culture event Proud to Play NZ is coming to Auckland in February, following the collapse of the Outgames...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • HIV positive man refused dental care
    The Human Rights Review Tribunal has ruled it was fine for a dental technician to refuse an HIV positive man care – but only because the technician was inexperienced...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • New anti-bullying videos for youth released
    A number of groups have banded together to create video teaching resources which they hope educators will use to help reduce homophobic and transphobic bullying...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Review: Yana Alana's Between the Cracks
    Got tickets to Yana Alana Between the Cracks, part of the Auckland International Cabaret Season at the Chamber! I went online to see what to expect of the Aussie award winning feather ruffler, the rabble rouser, the cabaret provocateur, my sister watching over my shoulder thought the costume was a body-stocking but I could tell it was all just body paint...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Wellington to farewell Body Positive
    The closure of Body Positive Wellington will bring an end to the long service of Ron Irvine Rainbow Wellington will host thank you drinks on Friday for the staff, volunteers and users of HIV peer support organisation Body Positive, which is closing its office in the capital due to funding constraints...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 10 Sep 2014

  • Ask Agony Aunt Lisa: To Tell or Not To Tell?
    Links: Express
  • Jelly Wrestling – Ivy Bar and Cabaret
    Links: Express
  • Wingate Warms Up
    Links: Express
  • 'Dunedin buddies' win sham wedding
    Matt and Travis, who are straight, are getting married to win a trip to the Rugby World Cup...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • ChCh couple makes solid MKR start
    Ricki-Mae Paisley and Jessie Smulders Christchurch couple Ricki-Mae Paisley and Jessie Smulders nabbed the first ten in My Kitchen Rules New Zealand so far, making it through a nervous night to go into second place in their instant restaurant round...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Man accused of assaulting backpackers
    Police are looking for other potential victims following the court appearance of a man accused of drugging and indecently assaulting men at a Kaitaia lodge...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Neil Patrick Harris marries David Burtka
    Actor Neil Patrick Harris has married partner David Burtka in Italy...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Off the Wall: Decoding the 'gay' code
    ‘Man in White’ by Glyn Philpot, National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa The picture on the wall spoke to me...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Steve Taylor and the Name Suppression Debate
    Steve Taylor Just at the time that the Conservative Party might slither over the five percent threshold, is it going to be wrongfooted by one of its own candidates, the loose cannon Steve Taylor, currently New Lynn candidate and eighth-ranked on their party list? If GayNZ...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Women marry after 72 years together
    Quad-City Times US: Two women who have been together for 72 years have married, holding hands and surrounded by loved ones, at a church in Iowa...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 10 Sep 2013

  • A tour of Archives New Zealand is held as part of the inaugural Queer Heritage Month. (Wellington, New Zealand)
    The tour is organised by the Lesbian and Gay Archives of New Zealand.
    Links: Gay Express
  • David Cunliffe stands down a campaign worker during his bid for the Labour Party leadership. (New Zealand)
    Jennie Michie is quoted as remarking earlier "It would be naive to imagine that there would be no resistance to a gay prime minister at this point".
    Links: Gay NZ
  • Cunliffe dumps worker for sexuality comment
    David Cunliffe Labour leadership contender David Cunliffe has dumped a campaign member who said that some people might have difficulty with the idea of a gay person becoming Prime Minister...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 10 Sep 2012

  • Brad - Q12 (Masterton)
    Brad talks about being gay in 2012
    Links: PrideNZ.com

Sat 10 Sep 2011

  • Iran reportedly hangs three men for sodomy
    A human rights group claims three Iranian men have been hanged for having gay sex...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • NZ-bound Izzard "a lesbian in man's body"
    Comedian Eddie Izzard has begun a round of publicity interviews before he heads to New Zealand, and reiterated the fact he feels like he is a lesbian trapped in a man's body...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Review: La Liberacion by CSS
    Spring has arrived and the new album from Brazilian funsters Cansei de Ser Sexy has followed in its steps with the same radiant, fluffy, happy paddocks full of bounding baby lambs kind of vibe...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 10 Sep 2010

  • Wellington Gay and Lesbian Helpline (Wellington)
    Chris Pugsley and Jo Morrison talk about the history and activities of the Wellington Gay and Lesbian Helpline.
    Features: Chris Pugsley, Jo Morrison
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • Dreams of a wedding in the sky
    Gian and Rocky have entered a contest to get married on a plane For Rocky and Gian, planes alternately mean the heartache of separation and the bliss of reunion...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Dreams of a wedding in the sky
    Gian and Rocky have entered a contest to get married on a plane For Rocky and Gian, planes alternately mean the heartache of separation and the bliss of reunion...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • New South Wales adoption bill passes
    New South Wales has passed a bill giving same-sex couples the right to adopt...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • NSW: Adoption Reform Victory!
    New South Wales has become the third Australian state and fourth jurisdiction in that country to enact inclusive adoption reform...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Quake: Chch venues begin to re-open (updated)
    5...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Topp Twins get Sam Neill dancing
    It was an absolute ball for the crowd which rolled into the Rydge's Ball Room on Queenstown's lakefront to see the Topp Twins last night...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Xbox gamer suspended for living in Fort Gay
    Fort Gay - it's a real place Microsoft has been quick to apologise for banning a gamer from Xbox Live because he lives in Fort Gay...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 10 Sep 2009

  • Annie Leibovitz could lose all her photos
    Respected lesbian showbiz and fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz is in serious money trouble which may see her lose the copyright to all her famous pictures...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Ellen DeGeneres for American Idol panel
    Out lesbian talkshow host Ellen DeGeneres says she's thrilled to be announced today as the new judge on TV's popular talent show American Idol...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Gay fan makes pass at George Clooney
    Attending the Venice Film Festival, Hollywood actor George Clooney was surprised to see a man - wearing only a tie and boxer shorts - take to the microphone at a press conference and make a play for the star...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Gay magician predicts UK lotto numbers
    Popular British illusionist Derren Brown - who revealed he was gay in a newspaper interview last year - has 'predicted' a set of Lotto numbers in a live TV event just broadcast in the UK...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Hamilton Pride Week: It's all on in the 'Tron
    It's all go next week when the Waikato hosts its third Pride Festival, aiming to celebrate and support the diversity of Hamilton's Rainbow community though a variety of informative and social events...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Health screening offer for Chch sauna-goers
    The NZ AIDS Foundation in partnership with Christchurch Sexual Health have launched a full sexual health screening service every Monday evening at Menfriends all-male sauna on Lichfield Street...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Provocation "a homophobic hangover"
    The chairperson of LGBT advocacy group Rainbow Wellington voiced a blistering attack against New Zealand's controversial 'gay panic' defence today, labeling it "a homophobic hangover which should long have been done away with...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Rainbow Youth cancels its Gala night
    Rainbow Youth has this morning announced the abandonment of its 20th anniversary Gala Event, but has confirmed its Alternative Ball for youth will still go ahead...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 10 Sep 2008

  • Composer Chris Gendall wins the 2008 APRA SOUNZ Contemporary award (Auckland, New Zealand)
    Chris receives the award during the APRA Silver Scroll Awards event held in Auckland
    Links: RNZ
  • The Topp Twins are inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame (Auckland, New Zealand)
    The Topp Twins receive the honour during the APRA Silver Scroll award event in Auckland
  • A chance to see Chch Through Rainbow Coloured Glasses
    Through Rainbow Coloured Glasses, screening at Auckland’s Academy Theatre and Wellington’s Paramount Cinema this Tuesday, tells entertaining stories from Christchurch's gay history...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Matt's off-piste Gay Ski Week wrap-up
    Cardrona ski field I hate people seeing me at my wibbly-wobbly worst, so I wasn't particularly keen on heading up Queenstown's slopes too often during Gay Ski Week NZ 2008...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Porn stars reveal
    A group of well-known gay porn actors have united in a new video – but this time the action isn't X-rated...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Wellington's chance to Flirt next month
    "Calling all Wellington girls – and you Auckland girls who wanna go shake the capital," announces Flirt women's event organiser Sarah Lambourne...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 10 Sep 2007

  • Chch: Australasian Divas planned for Cruz
    A festival of new and favourite drag diva showgirls from Australia and around New Zealand is planned for Christchurch's Cruz nightclub over spring...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Homophobia and child sexual abuse
    Unbelievably, two local Christian Right pressure groups have dredged up that disgusting old chestnut about homosexuality and paedophilia from the depths of the junk science vault...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Instituting Smokescreens?
    After prolonged silence, the Maxim Institute has announced its opposition to the Electoral Finance Reform Bill, which is typical Christian Right propaganda for the National Opposition, and little substance...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Israel: Anti-gay 'neo-Nazi gang' arrested
    Israeli police say they have broken up a gang of neo-Nazis who are accused of carrying out attacks on foreigners, gay people and religious Jews...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • NZ Dating gives safe sex email message
    The NZ Dating website has begun putting safe sex messages on its members' emails, a move welcomed by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 10 Sep 2006


  • A new LGBT venue has been announced for Wellington, and is currently undergoing refurbishment for its grand opening in mid-October...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Barebacking
    Review: Perry Halkitis, Leo Wilton and Jack Drescher (ed) Barebacking: Psychosocial and Public Health Approaches: Haworth Medical Press: Binghamton, 2005 In the United States, 'barebacking' (deliberate unprotected anal sex) is becoming a serious problem...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Barebacking
    Review: Perry Halkitis, Leo Wilton and Jack Drescher (ed) Barebacking: Psychosocial and Public Health Approaches: Haworth Medical Press: Binghamton, 2005 In the United States, 'barebacking' (deliberate unprotected anal sex) is becoming a serious problem...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Chch cruise club doubles in size
    A Christchurch men's cruise club is “doubling in size” and expanding its hours due to increased demand, says Toby, co-owner of ‘The Box'...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 10 Sep 2005

  • Television news report: students come up with an innovative way to promote the safe sex message to their peers (New Zealand)
    One news, ref F88352.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • GABA ELECTION SPECIAL REPORT
    It was an election special at the Gay Auckland Business Association's Fruits in Suits meeting at the Birdcage bar last Wednesday, but as with last year's Auckland City mayoral forum, the candidates present to peddle their wares once again largely ignored the constituency they were speaking to in favour of trotting out their respective generic party lines...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Labour's Homosexual Agenda
    A Christian fundamentalist group calling itself the "Society For Promotion Of Community Standards Inc" have put out a press release warning the public of the Labour Party's "hidden Homosexual Agenda"...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Pamphletgate and the Nats
    What are the implications of the disclosure that the Exclusive Brethren are the source of anti-Green and anti-Labour pamphlets? The Exclusive Brethren have attracted controversy in New Zealand and the United States for their authoritarian male dominated leadership and membership...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 10 Sep 2004

Sat 10 Sep 1988

  • Exuberant Amid Sex (Press, 10 September 1988)
    Desmond Hogan's novel "A New Shirt," published in 1987, is reviewed positively for its rich language and evocative style. At 215 pages and priced at $13.95 for the paperback edition, the novel is more than just a story focused on sexual themes, primarily homosexual experiences; it is celebrated for its...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Thu 10 Sep 1987

  • Details Of A.i.d.s. Awareness Week (Press, 10 September 1987)
    A national A.I.D.S. Awareness Week is set to take place in New Zealand from September 19 to 26, 1987, featuring an array of community activities alongside new television and radio advertisements. The initiative, announced by the Health Department, is being spearheaded by Dr Karen Poutasi, the department’s chief health officer,...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Wed 10 Sep 1986

Tue 10 Sep 1985

  • Fundamentalists (Press, 10 September 1985)
    In a letter to the editor published on 10 September 1985, W. R. Sykes criticises Vernon Wilkinson for his contradictory stance on various social issues, specifically nuclear weapons, apartheid, and homosexual law reform. Sykes argues that these issues are interconnected through a common concern for human rights and basic freedoms....
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Fundamentalists And Their Political Clout (Press, 10 September 1985)
    In a recent development in New Zealand politics, leaders of moral groups and fundamentalist organisations opposed to liberal legislation are reportedly planning to form a significant political lobby aimed at countering what they perceive as the country's moral decay. This initiative comes at a critical moment as they seek to...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • No Humour Please, We’re British (Press, 10 September 1985)
    The review by Ken Strongman discusses the state of British humour in the context of Margaret Thatcher's rule, which has reportedly influenced the tone and style of contemporary television comedies. Strongman evaluates three programmes: “Home to Roost,” “Assaulted Nuts,” and “The Young Ones.” “Home to Roost,” featuring John Thaw, is characterised...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Teachers Who ‘understand’ (Press, 10 September 1985)
    In a letter published on 10 September 1985, Vernon Wilkinson expressed strong opposition to the Wilde bill, which he believes could lead to the acceptance of practices detrimental to society. He referenced a recent television broadcast of a homosexual marriage in California, describing it as an "obscene parody" of traditional...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 10 Sep 1984

  • Sex Change A School Problem (Press, 10 September 1984)
    A 16-year-old Pakistani youth named Sajjad Haider Siddiq, who underwent surgery to change his sex from female to male, is facing difficulties in enrolling in a boys' school in Pakistan. Reports indicate that because most Pakistani schools do not offer coeducation beyond the fifth grade, Siddiq needs to apply to...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 10 Sep 1983

  • Militant Faction (Press, 10 September 1983)
    The national conference on rape and sexual violence, organised by the Young Women’s Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.), took place at Victoria University and attracted about 500 women. Despite its purpose, the conference faced disruptions from a militant faction of lesbian activists who attempted to dominate the discussions. Mrs. Kate Weir, the...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Thu 10 Sep 1981

  • Springbok Tour (Press, 10 September 1981)
    In a series of letters to the editor published in "The Press" on 10 September 1981, various writers reacted to the ongoing protests surrounding the Springbok rugby tour of New Zealand, which was a highly contentious issue at the time due to South Africa's apartheid policies. V. H. Anderson expressed...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Wed 10 Sep 1980

  • Bible Fanatics Sway Polls (Press, 10 September 1980)
    On 10 September 1980, a report from NZPA in Washington highlighted the growing influence of evangelical groups in the United States amid the presidential election campaign. These well-organised activists, known for their Bible-toting and quoting, are striving to "return America to God" and are seen as a significant force that...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Television news report: Wellington City Council refuses to allow a lesbian group to advertise on buses (Wellington, New Zealand)
    ref: TZP5053.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Sat 10 Sep 1977

  • "The Press" Picketed (Press, 10 September 1977)
    On 10 September 1977, more than 20 supporters of homosexual law reform gathered for a demonstration outside "The Press" in Christchurch. This protest, lasting an hour, was aimed at expressing dissatisfaction with the newspaper's alleged refusal to print an advertisement promoting social equality for homosexuals. The advertisement had accumulated over...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Wed 10 Sep 1975

  • Reporter’s Diary (Press, 10 September 1975)
    Endurance horseback riding could soon be introduced in Christchurch, thanks to local enthusiast Miss Maria Kirkman. She has previously participated in an endurance ride at Burwood Station near Te Anau and is eager to establish the sport locally to gain more practice. Kirkman is seeking enough participants to conduct an...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 10 Sep 1973

  • Lesbians Win Appeal (Press, 10 September 1973)
    The Michigan State Court of Appeals has determined that a homosexual relationship between mothers does not automatically render their home unfit for their children. This ruling emerged from a case involving two women, each estranged from their husbands, who were living together with their respective children. The initial decision came...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Thu 10 Sep 1970

  • Hearing Of Indecency Petition Opposed (Press, 10 September 1970)
    On 9 September 1970, the New Zealand Parliamentary Petitions Committee began public hearings to assess four petitions advocating for stricter legal definitions of indecency, specifically concerning nudity, bare female breasts, and depictions of sexual intercourse, under the Crimes Act and the Cinematograph Films Act. The petitions were organised by Miss...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 10 Sep 1960

  • Prison Term To Stand (Press, 10 September 1960)
    On 10 September 1960, the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Eric Francis Elkis, aged 38, against an 18-month prison sentence. The sentence was imposed on eight charges of committing an indecent act and one charge of indecent assault against a male. Mr Justice Macarthur stated that the Magistrate's sentence...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Plastic surgeon Harold Gillies dies (London, United Kingdom)
    Gillies is widely considered the father of plastic surgery and gender-reassignment surgery.
    Links: Wikipedia

Thu 10 Sep 1959

  • Casement Diaries Believed Genuine (Press, 10 September 1959)
    On 10 September 1959, Bu H. Montgomery Hyde, M.P., provided a significant update regarding the notorious Black Diaries of Sir Roger Casement, a historical figure known for his complex legacy. Montgomery Hyde, who had campaigned for years to confirm the existence and authenticity of these diaries, was the first person...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

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