On This Day: 28th December

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Thu 28 Dec 2023

Pendulum swings towards tighter measures against transgender athletes
New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard's appearance at the 2020 Tokyo Games as the first openly transgender woman to compete at the Olympics received mixed reviews in one of the most contentious areas in sport...
Links: RNZ
Pendulum swings towards tighter measures against transgender athletes
New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard's appearance at the 2020 Tokyo Games as the first openly transgender woman to compete at the Olympics received mixed reviews in one of the most contentious areas in sport...
Links: RNZ
Pendulum swings towards tighter measures against transgender athletes
New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard's appearance at the 2020 Tokyo Games as the first openly transgender woman to compete at the Olympics received mixed reviews in one of the most contentious areas in sport...
Links: RNZ

Wed 28 Dec 2022

Israel Palestine: New Netanyahu far right govt targets West Bank settlements, LGBT, justice
Countryâs most religious, right-wing govt ever is also taking hard line on LGBT, justice...
Links: NZ Herald
New Zealand Safe Sex Laws Need To Change
Links: Express
New Zealand’s Safe Sex Laws Need To Change
Links: Express

Fri 28 Dec 2018

Aunty Danas Op Shop (Aunty Dana's Op Shop)
Aunty Danas offers a safe environment in Wellington for transgender and gender diverse communities to shop for clothing and accessories
Features: Anahera Rangitaawa
Links: PrideNZ.com
Aunty Dana's op shop
Continuing our series on volunteering, we head to Aunty Dana's Op Shop in central Wellington...
Links: RNZ
Transgender inmate gets rare transfer to female prison
CHICAGO — A transgender woman serving a 10-year sentence in Illinois for burglary has been moved from a men's to a women's prison in what could be a first for the state, her lawyers announced Thursday...
Links: NZ Herald

Wed 28 Dec 2016

First Queer Character in ‘Overwatch’ Revealed
Links: Express
Advocacy and Activism: Charlotte Shade
What does advocacy and/or activism mean to you? For me, advocacy is simply standing up for what you believe in...
Links: GayNZ.com
Sexual health clinic staff cut figures "misleading"
Dr Sunita Azariah A leading sexual health specialist says figures supplied to GayNZ...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 28 Dec 2015

China Passes First Anti Domestic Violence Law – But Excludes Gay...
Links: Express

Sun 28 Dec 2014

2014 in Review: The Highlights and Lowlights in Brief
Links: Express
Foodie Bites – Auckland Seafood Festival
Links: Express
Short Film Sunday: Heart
Damien is compelled to follow his heart for one last chance at happiness...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 28 Dec 2013

Khan mocks homophobes in hilarious vid
Imran Khan Indian Bollywood star Imran Khan has taken a stand against his nation’s re-criminalisation of gay sex in an online video were he answers ignorant questions about gay people...
Links: GayNZ.com
Mika announces Waitangi Day double play
Mika has announced a packed Waitangi Day which will include two spectacles, including the return of Aroha Mardi Gras...
Links: GayNZ.com
Quotes of 2013: The Bad
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Fri 28 Dec 2012

Gay man victim of unprovoked K' Rd bashing
File photo Warnings are being issued in Auckland's GLBT community after a gay man was bashed in an unprovoked attack on Karangahape Rd last night...
Links: GayNZ.com
Stories of the year: 20 to 11
Which stories got your clicks in 2012? From a “homophobic homo”, to a “poor taste sausage ad” and a telling off for the Prime Minister, the top 20-11 stories have it all! 20...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 28 Dec 2010

Petition will call for pardon for Peter Ellis
Peter Ellis, pictured at the time of the court case A new petition to the Governor General is to seek a full pardon for Peter Ellis, the gay man found guilty of child sexual abuse despite major public doubts about the evidence and handling of the case...
Links: GayNZ.com
The year in World gay news
January A positive step The longstanding ban on HIV+ travellers entering the USA was officially lifted...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 28 Dec 2009

$600 donation to ailing Body Positive services
A donation of $600 towards support services provided to HIV positive people by Body Positive Auckland has been welcomed, following news that the organisation has run out of money to assist with members' medical expenses and other needs...
Links: GayNZ.com
Bear New Zealand Week 2010 takes shape
A new dedicated website has now been launched to promote New Zealand's first Bears week in 2010...
Links: GayNZ.com
Gay UK cop quizzed over sexual offence
A gay policeman and Mr Gay UK 2006 title winner has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out a sexual offence...
Links: GayNZ.com
GayNZ.com's 2009 Dishonours list
It's time to acknowledge those whose contributions to glbt life in New Zealand have been unhelpful, or worse...
Links: GayNZ.com
Three HIV+ people detained in Victoria
Three HIV-positive people have been detained in Victoria during the past two years after repeatedly ignoring warnings to change behaviour that was putting others at risk...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 28 Dec 2008

Gay campers arriving at Uretiti Beach
The camping ground at Northland's Uretiti Beach has already welcomed hundreds of LGBT campers, with many more expected in the run-up to New Year's Eve...
Links: GayNZ.com
Hot weather for 300 Vinegar Hill campers
After a damp and cool Christmas Eve, the country’s biggest gathering of glbt holiday campers is experiencing very hot weather at Vinegar Hill Reserve in the Manawatu...
Links: GayNZ.com
Memphis transgender woman shot in face
A transgender woman in Memphis, Tennessee is in a critical condition after she was shot in the face...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 28 Dec 2007

Brown murder response pleases police
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Links: GayNZ.com
David Beckham loves being a gay icon
English soccer star David Beckham has confessed that he loves being a gay icon – and that his wife Victoria likes to dress him...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 28 Dec 2006

Georgina Beyer: New futures for a consumate politician
Georgina Beyer This time it's for real...
Links: GayNZ.com
Penguin wars!
Conservative Christians in the USA are on the warpath again- this time their target is award-winning children's picture book, And Tango Makes Three...
Links: GayNZ.com
Vinegar Hill
This year's LGBT celebrations at Vinegar Hill have been very well attended so far, despite unpredictable weather...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 28 Dec 2005

NZ History: The strange story of Percy Ottywell
In the New Zealand Journal of History, Chris Brickell has added to the sparse literature on the lives of New Zealand gay men in the nineteenth century...
Links: GayNZ.com
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Review: SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY Dir: John Schlesinger UK, 1971, 35mm, 110mins Currently showing on Sky's MGM Channel Imagine, for a second, that you have a boyfriend – but on a timeshare arrangement with a woman...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 28 Dec 2004

Is the Herald Maxim's new magazine?
Can the NZ Herald find any opinion writer opposed to same-sex marriage or gay parenting that isn't connected to the Maxim Institute? Alexis Stuart, described as a 'Christchurch writer', is today published in the Herald criticising an earlier piece by Emma Davies, programme leader (families and children) at the Auckland University of Technology's Institute of Public Policy, and David Semp, registered Auckland psychologist, which defended gay parenting...
Links: GayNZ.com
LGBT reads of 2004
Journalist and book aficionado Claire Gummer gives her pick of 2004's best LGBT reads...
Links: GayNZ.com
Serious fire at Auckland's Flesh nightclub
Auckland gay nightclub Flesh has been seriously damaged in a fire which occurred late last night...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 28 Dec 1985

Love Lessons In Chelsea (Press, 28 December 1985)
"Love Lessons: A Wartime Diary" by Joan Wyndham, published by Heinemann in 1985, presents a personal account of life during the early years of the Second World War from the perspective of a young Joan Wyndham herself. As a teenager in Chelsea, she finds herself immersed in a vibrant and...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Love On An Analyst’s Couch (Press, 28 December 1985)
"Other Women" is a novel by Lisa Althar, published in 1985, known for its exploration of complex relationships and self-discovery. The narrative centres on a 35-year-old nurse who navigates her troubled past, including a failed marriage and numerous affairs. Seeking clarity and understanding, she visits a psychotherapist in New Hampshire...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Much Throwing About Of Literary Brains (Press, 28 December 1985)
In a unique literary competition, “The Press” invites participants to identify the Shakespearean sources of 30 modern-sounding quotations that appear to resonate with contemporary issues and situations. The competition, which is open to readers, includes a diverse range of topics, reflecting on social, political, and personal matters relevant to life...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
No Longer The Female Eunuchs (Press, 28 December 1985)
In her 1985 book "Woman's Experience of Sex," Sheila Kitzinger offers a frank and comprehensive examination of female sexuality, challenging traditional views and emphasizing the multifaceted nature of sexual expression. The book, spanning 320 pages and priced at $16.95, reflects Kitzinger's commitment to illuminating aspects of female sexuality often left...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Self-indulgent Feminism (Press, 28 December 1985)
Published in 1985, "Running Backwards Over Sand" by Stephanie Dowrick is a lengthy novel that has garnered a mixed review from Diane Prout. Dowrick, an expatriate New Zealander residing in Australia, draws on her background as a co-founder of the Women’s Press and a recipient of the Pandora Award for...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Wed 28 Dec 1983

Cable Briefs (Press, 28 December 1983)
On 28 December 1983, several significant news events were reported. Egypt announced a reduction in the price of its Suez blend crude oil, cutting it by 50 cents to US$32 a barrel. This move reflects ongoing surpluses in the global oil market, which could lead to further price declines. However,...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Tue 28 Dec 1982

Reporter’s Diary (Press, 28 December 1982)
On 28 December 1982, Dick Wilson from the Fire Service in Christchurch celebrated a significant milestone in his career. He achieved a rare statistical "double" at the control room located in Kilmore Street. On Christmas Day in 1972, Wilson was on the switchboard when the Fire Service marked its 3000th...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Fri 28 Dec 1979

Homosexual Ban Must Be Applied, Lawyers Rule (Press, 28 December 1979)
On 28 December 1979, the United States Justice Department confirmed that the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (I.N.S.) is required to enforce a ban on the admission of homosexual foreigners, despite recent changes in the perception of homosexuality by public health authorities. Mr John Harmon, the Assistant Attorney-General for the Office...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Sexologists Meet For Some Serious Talk (Press, 28 December 1979)
In December 1979, Mexico City hosted the fourth world congress of sexology, drawing over 600 attendees, including notable figures such as sex researchers Masters and Johnson, Kinsey's co-reporter Wardell B. Pomeroy, and the sex columnist Xaviera Hollander. Despite the high-profile gathering, the congress was marred by disorganisation, leading to frustrations...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Tue 28 Dec 1976

San Francisco’s Golden Days Slip Away (Press, 28 December 1976)
In a reflection on the changing landscape of San Francisco, T.D. Allman, writing for the Guardian on 28 December 1976, describes the city as one in the grip of discontent and decline. Once celebrated for its vibrancy and innovation, San Francisco is portrayed as having lost its way, transitioning from...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 28 Dec 1968

N.z. Actress In Hollywood Role (Press, 28 December 1968)
Miss Rosalie Williams, a former nurse from Christchurch, has found significant success in Hollywood with her role as a “very bitchy and bossy Australian” in the controversial film, "The Killing of Sister George." This film explores the lives and homosexual relationships of women working in a television hospital series. Williams...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 28 Dec 1959

“problem Plays” (Press, 28 December 1959)
Mr Ben Fuller, a veteran in the entertainment industry, expressed his concerns about the state of live theatre in America and England during his visit to Sydney on December 27, 1959. He stated that the focus on sex, swearing, and problem-oriented plays was undermining the essence of theatre, which he...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

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