LGBTQ+ news, rights, politics and culture from New Zealand.
Explore reporting from this country and its place in the wider world.
The Jurassic Park star died in Sydney, Australia, following a four-year battle with blood cancer. He had also spoken forcefully for marriage equality in Australia.
⚽️🏳️🌈 World Cup magic! Spain and Egypt shine while Cape Verde pulls off a heroic draw. Who's your favorite? 🌍✨
⚽️ Egypt makes history with their first World Cup win! 🌍 Fans in Vancouver are living for the drama! 🎉 #WorldCup2026 #SoccerLove
⚽️🌍 World Cup fever is here! Spain and Egypt steal the show with epic wins, while Cabo Verde surprises everyone with a heroic draw. Who's your favorite? 🏳️🌈✨
🌍⚽️ Egypt just scored its first World Cup win, and guess who led the charge? The one and only Mohamed Salah! 🎉 Let's celebrate this historic moment together! 🥳
📚✨ Get ready, Heartstopper fans! Alice Oseman is hitting the road for an epic book tour! 🎉 Find out where to catch the magic! 🌍💖
Iran's Mohebbi scores a jaw-dropping equalizer! ⚽️🇮🇷 Who knew the World Cup could be this thrilling? 💥
⚽️🔥 What a match! Iran and New Zealand went head-to-head in a thrilling 2-2 tie, proving that every game counts in the World Cup! 🌍❤️
🏉💖 Former rugby star Kane Evans just came out as gay and shared his powerful journey! Discover how he battled inner demons and found his true self. 🌈✨
Ed Sheeran spills the tea on his shingles battle. 😱💖 Get the scoop on this viral skin infection and how it affects his tour! 🎤✨
New Zealand is shaking things up! 🇳🇿💉 Gay and bisexual men can soon donate blood without outdated restrictions. Let’s celebrate progress! 🌈✨
A night of laughter and love with 22 Lukes in Soho! 🏳️🌈🍹 Who knew sharing a name could lead to such fabulous connections? 💖 #GayLukes #SohoFun
🏋️♀️ Just one trans woman has made it to the Olympics! Find out who and what the future holds for trans athletes in sports. 🌈💪
New Zealand just froze new puberty blocker prescriptions for trans youth ❄️💔—and advocates say the fallout will be brutal. Doctors, families, and queer kids are sounding the alarm as the government shrugs 🌈⚠️.
