On This Day: 24th December

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Tue 24 Dec 2019

A Christmas Quiz for Christmas Eve
1:10 Christmas Eve house band: Gray Bartlett, Carson Taare and Mark Dennison Music legend Gray Bartlett is in to sing some classic Christmas songs during our first hour, with special guests Carson Taare and Mark Dennison...
Links: RNZ

Mon 24 Dec 2018

Calls for more to be done as HIV rate increases in PNG
The United Nations programme for HIV and AIDS says more needs to be done to overcome infections in Papua New Guinea...
Links: RNZ
Russian Gay Propaganda Law Found to be Extremely Harmful to Youth
Links: Express

Sat 24 Dec 2016

Christmas Day wishes...
Community leaders remind us that this is a time for thinking of each other, and sharing the love and kisses...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 24 Dec 2015

Conference scholarship draws intl. applications
A diverse range of people from across the Oceania region have applied for a scholarship to attend next year’s Proud: Re-stoke the Fires human rights and health conference...
Links: GayNZ.com
Dealing with stress and loneliness this silly season
The holiday period can be a difficult time for many people in LGBTI communities, OUTLine has some advice for best dealing with seasonal stress, loneliness and relationship issues during the silly season...
Links: GayNZ.com
French politian fined for anti-gay comments
A French politician has been fined €5000 for “publicly inciting hatred or violence” against LGBTI people...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 24 Dec 2014

Ask Agony Aunt Lisa – Begrudgingly Marry?
Links: Express
Ask Agony Aunt Lisa – Coming Out Last
Links: Express
Ban on Gay Men Donating Blood “Should End” in US
Links: Express
Foodie Bites – Zambrero
Links: Express
GayNZ.com Christmas Messages
Community leaders and a few of our very own Queens share their Christmas messages...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 24 Dec 2013

Acrimony as long-running HIV org winds up
Against a background of acrimony and changing times, what is believed to be New Zealand's longest-running regional HIV and AIDS support support organisation has been wound up...
Links: GayNZ.com
Free condoms available throughout NZ
Click here for the free condom map Recognising that Christmas cheer, stresses and holiday spirits can erode people's commitment to safe sex, the NZ AIDS Foundation is reminding gay and bi men to ensure they have condoms and lube on hand and that free supplies are available around the country...
Links: GayNZ.com
Merry Christmas!
Some of our favourite people share their Christmas messages for GayNZ...
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Mon 24 Dec 2012

Many campers arrive early at Vinegar Hill
The population of popular glbti camping spot Vinegar Hill has exploded early with around seventy campers settled in by last evening...
Links: GayNZ.com
Merry Christmas!
From comedians to MPs, some of our favourite people have Christmas messages to share with you! Lesbian comedian Urzila Carlson “Well it's been a big year...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 24 Dec 2011

Merry Xmas!
It's the silly season, so let's be silly! We've gathered a gallery of ridiculously hot men and women wearing ridiculous Christmas themed outfits, and even a 'bearband' Christmas tune for you to enjoy, or to make you throw up...
Links: GayNZ.com
Navy first: lesbian's couple's kiss
Lesbian sailors became the first same-sex couple to kiss on the dock for the Navy’s time-honoured "First Kiss" after one had returned from sea...
Links: GayNZ.com
Navy first: lesbian's couple's kiss
Lesbian sailors became the first same-sex couple to kiss on the dock for the Navy’s time-honoured "First Kiss" after one had returned from sea...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 24 Dec 2010

Christmas wishes!
Charles Chauvel "I'd like to wish all GayNZ...
Links: GayNZ.com
Don't Ask still in force, Gates warns
Robert Gates US Defense Secretary Robert Gates is warning troops that the law allowing gay men and women to serve openly in the military is not officially in effect yet...
Links: GayNZ.com
Holiday hours around NZ
Auckland Club Seven: Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day On NYE there will be a Candy Bar 'Black and White' party upstairs, while downstairs Club Seven will have 'The End' with performers and dancers...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 24 Dec 2009

Aussie dad 'forced son into sex with prostitute'
A dad in Queensland is accused of forcing his son to have sex with a prostitute because he feared the 14-year-old was gay...
Links: GayNZ.com
Circus theme for Welly's 'Devious' dance party
Wellington's Devious dance party during its Proud Festival next month promises international DJs, local talent and 'circus show' acts...
Links: GayNZ.com
LGBT services take their summer break
Most LGBT community support services are taking a break over the Christmas and New Year, but help is still available for those in crisis...
Links: GayNZ.com
Our Queens' Christmas Message
Please be upstanding for our drag queens Buffy Christmas video message! Xmas cheers: Bimbo and Buffy Earlier this year, Auckland's famous drag 'twins' were voted Best Drag Queen Act by GayNZ...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 24 Dec 2008

Global anger at Pope's toxic Xmas message
LGBT equality groups and political commentators across the world are lining up to express their anger and disbelief at Pope Benedict's latest outburst against gay people...
Links: GayNZ.com
Online dating: "Why I deleted myself"
The world of online dating didn't work for 25-year-old Aucklander James Warke, who made the choice to delete his profile and attempt to date the ‘traditional' way...
Links: GayNZ.com
Online dating: "Why I deleted myself"
The world of online dating didn't work for 25-year-old Aucklander James Warke, who made the choice to delete his profile and attempt to date the ‘traditional' way...
Links: GayNZ.com
Wellington search for Next Top Drag Queen
Which diva in the capital has what it takes to become Wellington's Next Top Drag Queen? Wellington drag talent: Felicity Frockaccino The official call is now being made to prospective entrants for the new contest, to be held on Wellington Anniversary weekend Sunday 18 January 2009...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 24 Dec 2005

Bain Divine's Gay Auckland Venue Guide Pt 1
GayNZ...
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Hairy bod problem
Aaron of Christchurch writes: I have only recently come out at 52, feel secure in myself and am enormously attracted to a lovely man...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 24 Dec 2004

Students to Destiny
Students at Wellington High are shocked and angered that their principal and board of trustees are ignoring a petition signed by over half the student body urging the removal of the Destiny Church from their premises...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 24 Dec 2002

'Georgie Girl' South Akl bashing victim dies
An Otahuhu cross-dresser has died six days after an alleged beating by a gang member wielding a baseball bat...
Links: GayNZ.com
Papamoa Beach dunes under police scrutiny
Plain clothes police are patrolling a nudist-friendly beach near Tauranga to stamp out "indecent behaviour" in the sand dunes...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 24 Dec 1988

A Priestess Of The Herbal Cult (Press, 24 December 1988)
Rika Zarai, a 50-year-old folk singer from France, has gained notoriety for her controversial takes on natural medicine, particularly with her bestselling book, "Ma Medecine naturelie," which has sold 2.8 million copies since its publication three years ago. Her work promotes the idea that herbal remedies, such as artichokes, dandelion...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Drug Addicts Slow To Change Sexual Habits (Press, 24 December 1988)
A study conducted by the Health Department, titled "Intravenous Drug Use in New Zealand," revealed that only 30 per cent of 310 intravenous drug users surveyed had altered their sexual behaviours in response to the risk of acquiring AIDS. This report, authored by Stephen Lungley, indicated that 70 per cent...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Thu 24 Dec 1987

N.Z. A.I.D.S. Now 303 (Press, 24 December 1987)
As of 24 December 1987, the number of confirmed cases of New Zealanders testing positive for A.I.D.S. antibodies has increased by five, bringing the total to 303, according to a spokesperson from the Health Department. Globally, the number of officially reported A.I.D.S. cases has risen to 64,448 across 127 countries;...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 24 Dec 1983

A Year Of Slow News, But Sparkling Sport (Press, 24 December 1983)
In 1983, New Zealand experienced a relatively uneventful news year compared to its Australian counterpart, which was rife with political turmoil and natural disasters. Prime Minister Robert Muldoon faced criticism from opponents who blamed him for the nation's increasing debt, which reached $14 billion, translating to approximately $4,500 per person....
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
S. Army Risks Loss Of $5m Contracts (Press, 24 December 1983)
In December 1983, the Salvation Army in New York faced a potential loss of $5 million in contracts due to its refusal to sign a pledge against discrimination based on sexual orientation. This requirement was part of a city policy initiated by Mayor Edward Koch, whereby all city contractors, starting...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 24 Dec 1977

Cable Briefs (Press, 24 December 1977)
On 24 December 1977, significant developments were reported across various fronts. The Common Market has initiated plans to negotiate an agreement for purchasing uranium from Australia to support peaceful uses within Europe. This move also accompanies expectations of renewed uranium shipments from Canada in the upcoming New Year. The European...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Fri 24 Dec 1976

The Moyle Affair (Press, 24 December 1976)
In a letter to the editor published on 24 December 1976, J. G. Jones expresses deep concern regarding the implications of the recently released Moyle Report, which focuses on allegations of homosexual activities involving Colin Moyle, a former senior Cabinet minister, and other members of the Labour Party. Jones reflects...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
What Was That Policeman Up To? (Press, 24 December 1976)
The report concerning the "Moyle incident" indicates that the police are not primarily at fault for leaking information; however, it raises serious concerns about police practices, particularly regarding the potential entrapment of homosexuals in Wellington. The incident dates back to June 1975 and involves allegations of undercover police actions that...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 24 Dec 1973

Public Attitudes To Homosexuality (Press, 24 December 1973)
In a letter published on 24 December 1973, R. N. Kennaway, the Christchurch spokesman for the New Zealand Homosexual Law Reform Society, addressed criticisms made by Jim Abelson regarding the society's objectives. Kennaway clarified that the society aims to reform laws so that consensual homosexual acts between adults in private...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Thu 24 Dec 1959

Dr Fisher Clarifies Remarks On Adultery (Press, 24 December 1959)
On 24 December 1959, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Geoffrey Fisher, clarified his recent comments regarding adultery following some misleading press coverage. During a diocesan conference in November, he called for strong legislation to combat issues such as betting and prostitution, and he notably suggested that adultery should be treated...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

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