On This Day: 30th August

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Fri 30 Aug 2019

Friday's world news: What's making the headlines around the globe
HK activist arrests, FARC returns to Colombia, UK Labour vows to stop no-deal Brexit, Trump launches US Space Command, Gay gene ruled out, and more...
Links: RNZ
Lil Nas X first openly gay man to get CMA award nomination
US musician Lil Nas X has become the first openly gay man to receive a Country Music Association Award nomination for the chart-topping 'Old Town Road (Remix)...
Links: RNZ
There's no 'gay gene,' but genetics are linked to same-sex behavior, study says
However genetics, along with environment, play a part in shaping sexuality, a massive new study shows...
Links: Stuff
There's no 'gay gene,' but genetics are linked to same-sex behaviour, new study says
There is no one gene that determines a person's sexual orientation, but genetics - along with environment - play a part in shaping sexuality, a massive new study shows...
Links: NZ Herald
Troye Sivan slams NZ magazine's 'inappropriate', 'invasive' sex questions
Sivan says Gay Express' questions about his sex life were "wildly invasive, strange and inappropriate"...
Links: Stuff

Thu 30 Aug 2018

The Pentagon, China, Brunei, LGBTI and Islamic Shariah Law
By Richard S...
Links: Scoop
The Power of P!NK
Links: Express
Wellington Lights Up in Rainbows to Celebrate ILGA Conference
Links: Express

Wed 30 Aug 2017

Annette King says having transgender ex-husband means she understands the community's needs
Her first husband was transgender, so veteran Labour MP Annette King says she understands that group's "desperate need" for services...
Links: Stuff
Annette King understands: 'I was married to a transgender person'
Former Health Minister Annette King has told students that having once been married to a transgender person means she understands the need for more government support...
Links: NZ Herald
NZ's first pro transgender wrestler aiming high
By Carla Penman New Zealand's first professional transgender wrestler thinks the sky is the limit...
Links: NZ Herald

Tue 30 Aug 2016

Call for Submissions on Petition to Reverse Historic Homosexual Convictions
Links: Express
Theme Winner Announced for Auckland Pride 2017!
Links: Express
Trump launches t-shirts for LGBTI supporters
US presidential candidate Donald Trump is now selling rainbow t-shirts for LGBTI people to declare their support for him...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 30 Aug 2015

Samoan-English Sevens player comes out
Samoan-English Sevens player Sam Stanley, nephew of an All Black great and a member of one of rugby’s most well-known families, has come out...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 30 Aug 2014

Beauty, Youth and Beats – Legend Bar and Club
Links: Express
Colourful Antics – Family Bar and Club
Links: Express
Friday Frolics – Poof Bar
Links: Express
Updated: Judith Collins has resigned
Justice Minister Judith Collins, who among many other things, has been accused of throwing transgender New Zealanders "under the bus" has resigned from Cabinet...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 30 Aug 2013

Robertson to Tamihere: Judge me on my politics
Grant Robertson Despite his sexuality being a constant topic of questioning in a Radio Live interview this afternoon Labour leadership candidate Grant Robertson has reiterated that he's not standing as a gay man but as a politician with a jobs, homes and schools agenda...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 30 Aug 2012

Victory celebrated, as groups look to next barrier
A number of pro-equality groups are expressing delight Louisa Wall's marriage equality Bill has passed its first reading, while also pointing out there is a long way to go...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 30 Aug 2010

Jane Lynch nabs Emmy, thanks wife
Jane Lynch Lesbian actress Jane Lynch thanked her wife as she won an Emmy for her role in Glee...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 30 Aug 2008

TVNZ debate to tackle gay media
The question 'How well does New Zealand's gay media serve its community?' will be addressed in a panel discussion to be transmitted on TVNZ's digital channel 7 this week...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 30 Aug 2007

HIV worker's ashes scattered on Mt Vic
The ashes of a high profile Wellington HIV outreach and support volunteer have been scattered on Mt Victoria after he died of an AIDS-related illness...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 30 Aug 2006

Television news reports: Zimbabwean refugees may be allowed to remain in New Zealand even if they are HIV positive (New Zealand)
One news, ref F95238 and TV3 news, ref F95240.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision (1), Nga Taonga Sound and Vision (2)
Clarkson lets rip with antigay attack
National MP Bob Clarkson has let loose with a vitriolic attack on gays, saying they are not normal, there are too many in Parliament, and gay parades are as distasteful as picking your nose in public...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 30 Aug 2005

Why the Blood Service doesn't want you
Even in 2005, being a gay man automatically makes you unwelcome as a blood donor because it's feared you may have HIV...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 30 Aug 2004

UF up in polls, continues gaybashing
United Future is continuing to abuse gay and lesbian New Zealanders publicly, while their support begins to grow...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 30 Aug 1998

Artist Toss Woollaston dies (Tasman region, New Zealand)
Links: Te Ara

Sat 30 Aug 1986

A Women's Studies conference is held (New Plymouth, New Zealand)

Fri 30 Aug 1985

The national gay and lesbian Bigot Busters Conference is held (Wellington, New Zealand)
Approximately 150 people attend the conference at Victoria University.
Links: LAGANZ

Thu 30 Aug 1984

Television: The Auckland Blood Transfusion Service say that all precaution is taken to prevent patients from contracting AIDS, but that they can make no guarantees (Auckland, New Zealand)
ref: TZP130997.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

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