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Mon 1 May 2023

  • Transgender cyclist Austin Killips wins major women's tour in United States
    Austin Killips won the Tour of the Gila and is considered a contender for the US women's team for next year's Paris Olympics...
    Links: Stuff
  • Auckland’s Hottest New Gay Bar is Heaven
    Links: Express
  • CELEBRATING SYDNEY: THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE’S MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY
    Links: Express

Sat 1 May 2021

  • Helping transgender and non-binary Kiwis find their voice through speech therapy
    Sophia Healey struggled with people assuming she was a man over the phone, but now speech therapy has helped her sound more feminine...
    Links: Stuff

Tue 1 May 2018

  • Northern Mystics coach distances team from controversial Israel Folau comments
    Northern Mystics coach Helene Wilson has distanced the team from star player Maria Folau's husband's view on gay people going to hell...
    Links: Stuff

Mon 1 May 2017

  • ‘Three by Ekman’ Prepares to Wow Kiwi Audiences
    Links: Express
  • 2017 NZ International Comedy Fest
    Links: Express
  • 3 copies of Welby Ings’ Book, ‘Disobedient Teaching’
    Links: Express
  • 3 Double Passes to ‘Cabaret de Paris’
    Links: Express
  • 3 Double Passes to Auckland Theatre Company’s ‘When Sun and Moon...
    Links: Express
  • Getting Ready for A Music-filled Month
    Links: Express
  • Grey Lynn’s Best Kept Secret
    Links: Express
  • LGBT+ Doc Film Reviews
    Links: Express
  • Oliver Driver Breathes New Life into Shaffer’s ‘Amadeus’
    Links: Express
  • People: Nat Hugill
    Links: Express
  • People: Steven Logan
    Links: Express
  • Rebels On Pointe
    Links: Express
  • Review: Boys
    Links: Express
  • RNZB: Behind The Scenes
    Links: Express
  • Shanghai Lil’s
    Links: Express
  • The Body Laid Bare: Masterpieces From Tate
    Links: Express
  • Britain Goes to the Polls
    As yet, there isn't much reaction about the recently announced British snap election from their LGBTI media...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 1 May 2016

  • Jerome Cargill (Wellington)
    Jerome Cargill talks about being a teacher who is openly gay, the Newlands College diversity group and why its important to make sure diversity is not just a poster slogan.
    Features: Jerome Cargill
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • Aroha Mardi Gras at Open Streets K’ Road.
    Links: Express
  • AUSA Mardi Gras Party
    Links: Express

Fri 1 May 2015

  • Penny Reveals Her Hot Pink Bits
    Links: Express
  • Politician Who Voted Against Gay Rights Caught Sending Nude Pics on...
    Links: Express
  • The Rain Dancer
    Links: Express
  • University of Auckland Pride to be Held Next Week
    Links: Express
  • Census unlikely to include lgbt questions
    Statistics New Zealand is recommending neither sexual orientation nor gender identity be included in the next Census in 2018, but is welcoming feedback on the long-running issue...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • NZAF's first National HIV Testing Month begins
    The New Zealand AIDS Foundation’s National HIV Testing Month is underway, with family and friends urged to get involved in encouraging people to get tested for HIV and STIs...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • NZAF's first National HIV Testing Month begins
    The New Zealand AIDS Foundation’s National HIV Testing Month is underway, with family and friends urged to get involved in encouraging people to get tested for HIV and STIs...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Plea for lgbti to be included in Nepal response
    Aid agencies and the government are being urged to “actively and purposefully” include lgbti people in their responses to the devastating earthquake in Nepal...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 1 May 2014

  • "Gays are going to hell" - Paihia pastor
    Bill Anderson / 3 News The pastor of a Paihia church says being gay is not normal and gay people are going to hell...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • "We're deliberately not partners," - MP
    Denis O'Rourke A New Zealand First MP is facings scrutiny over the relationship he has with a man who lives on the same property, and who he employs...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • A comedy banquet
    If you’ve ever wondered whether you can get a headache from laughing, a lot, my wife and I last night proved that you can, by possibly biting off more comedy than we could chew in a multi-course night out featuring gay wits Stephen K Amos, Urzila Carlson and silver-voiced newcomer Becky Crouch...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Backgrounder: SOP 432- Submissions
    Weirdly, the Christian Right seems to be unaware of the existence of SOP 432, Louisa Wall's amendment to the Human Rights Act 1993 to include gender identity (pregnancy and childbirth) under the heading of gender...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Brunei to stone gay people to death
    The Sultan of Brunei Brunei’s brutal new Islamic penal code, which will eventually see people who have gay sex stoned to death, is being phased in from today...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • NZAF reiterates viral load study message
    File Photo The New Zealand AIDS Foundation is underlining that the risk of HIV transmission not completely ruled out even if a viral load is undetectable...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • NZAF reiterates viral load study message
    File Photo The New Zealand AIDS Foundation is underlining that the risk of HIV transmission not completely ruled out even if a viral load is undetectable...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Watch: has Cameron Diaz been with a woman?
    Has Cameron Diaz ever being for a swim ‘in the lady pond?’ Find out as she appears on a Bravo show where she gets asked a few probing questions, and gets the chance to ‘plead the fifth’ if she wants to...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 1 May 2013

  • Auckland’s Frontrunners back up and running
    Gay running group Frontrunners Auckland has been re-started and all are invited to get their joggers on and join in...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Ex-soldier backs calls for openness over suicide
    Ex-Lance Corporal Rudy Paul A former New Zealand Army soldier has added his voice to those calling for the court of inquiry into the self-inflicted death of Corporal Dougie Hughes to be opened up for public scrutiny...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Teen dies after attending horror conversion camp
    Raymond Buys died two weeks after this picture was taken Two men are on trial for murder over the death of a teenager who was allegedly tortured at a “conversion camp” in South Africa...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 1 May 2012

  • Banks strikes homophobia jackpot over Dotcom
    John Banks Embattled ACT leader and MP John Banks' deeply ingrained homophobia has risen to the surface again, in response to questions about his 'anonymous' mayoral campaign contributions and connections between him and internet upload millionaire Kim Dotcom...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Boreham wins BBC Knowledge film grant
    Andy Boreham Gay Wellington identity Andy Boreham has won a grant of more than $6,000 to make a short film about the real life of drag artists...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Exhibition offers incredible treats
    Stephen Fry by Alex Efimoff An upcoming art exhibition, Under the Rainbow 2, will feature donated artworks by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender artists which will be auctioned off to raise funds for Wellington’s most popular annual GLBT event, Out in the Square...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Queer Avengers back lesbian couple
    Wellington’s Queer Avengers have released a statement of support for the lesbian couple who triggered a media storm when they denounced the discrimination they felt while at Public bar in Central Wellington in an open letter on Facebook...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 1 May 2011

  • Baseball coach abuses San Francisco fans
    Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell is on administrative leave A Major League baseball coach has been placed on leave after he unleashed homophobic abuse on a rival team's fans...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Group wants LA Zombie decision reviewed
    An extremely conservative ‘community standards' group wants the decision to allow a gay zombie porn romp to be shown at Out Takes to be re-examined...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Premature ageing is amongst HIV side-effects
    Dr Anton Pozniak Physical disfigurement and the early onset of conditions usually associated with ageing are amongst a string of emerging HIV-related medical issues listed by a visting UK HIV expert...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Sink your teeth in
    A fabulous and freaky feast of films has been gathered for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people starving to see their stories on the big screen...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 1 May 2010

  • Stephen Denekamp profile (Auckland)
    Stephen Denekamp talks depression and coming out
    Features: Stephen Denekamp
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • Canadian teacher "fired" for being a lesbian
    A Vancouver music teacher claims she was effectively fired after school officials found out she was a lesbian and her partner had given birth...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Fresh Out Takes festival highlights
    The Out Takes programme is now out and there are plenty of films on offer for all tastes...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Out Takes festival programme released
    Programmes are being distributed for the Out Takes film festival, with volunteers dropping them off at cafes, libraries, stores and gay venues across Auckland and Wellington...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 1 May 2009

  • Doctors calm HIV+ people over Swine Flu
    As New Zealand and the world deals with the Swine 'Flu outbreak, the UK's leading HIV+ support service is reassuring HIV+ people that it appears they are at no greater risk from the spread of the virus than the general population...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Pub bars straight man for being "too gay"
    A pub in the UK is being investigated by police after a straight customer says he was thrown out "for being too gay...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 1 May 2008

  • First Mr. Gay UK charged with murder
    The first ever recorded winner of the Mr Gay UK competition, Anthony Francis Morley, has been charged with the murder of Damian Oldfield, who worked for the company that runs the Mr Gay UK competition...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Nepal's 1st gay representative in Parliament
    Nepal's historic election in April dethroned its king and gave power to the former Maoist guerrillas and will also see a social revolution with the first gay representative nominated to the new constituent assembly...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Shortland St strips for 7pm same-sex shocker
    Last night's episode of New Zealand's nightly soap was so gay, TVNZ's censors wanted it edited...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Takataapui TV: Alcohol and Drugs
    The next episode of Maori Television's LGBT documentary programme Takataapui will be broadcast at 9:30pm on Monday 5 May: The gay population in Aotearoa is amongst the highest users of alcohol and drugs, as revealed by Massey University researchers who sought answers from over 15,000 New Zealanders between 2003 and 2004...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 1 May 2007

  • Boy George arrested over SandM claim
    A Norwegian escort has claimed that singer and DJ Boy George chained him to a wall against his will...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Gym owner says "everyone's welcome"
    The prank advertisement for a Papakura “Homosexual Fitness Centre” in the Yellow Pages had gym owner Ray Parker fuming, but he now makes clear his centre is “open to everyone” regardless of sexuality...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 1 May 2006

  • Brute passions!
    According to conservative Christians, lesbian and gay rights will lead 'inevitably' to intimacy with the animal kingdom...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Gay Wellington Helpline needs men!
    The Gay Wellington Helpline is searching for men to provide counselling and information for men who are gay or bisexual or think that they may be...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 1 May 2005

  • Wgtn's CU posterboys tie the knot
    Des Smith   ...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 1 May 2004

  • "There's nothing civil about civil unions"
    There's nothing civil about civil unions, crows United Future in a press release which chides and patronises MP Chris Carter for daring to think his 30-year relationship means anything...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Civil unions are Clayton's marriage
    The civil union bill is a "Clayton's marriage bill" that only exists to erode the value of traditional marriage, says National MP Judith Collins...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 1 May 2003

  • Television item (New Zealand)
    Qn, ref: TZP271808.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • Singer/songwriter Mahinarangi Tocker
    Mahinarangi Tocker From deep in her Jewish Maori lesbian being Mahinarangi Tocker draws moody songs that tug at the soul...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 1 May 2001

Mon 1 May 1989

  • Enjoyable Journeys With Free-spirited Heroines (Press, 1 May 1989)
    On 1 May 1989, a review highlighted two films, "I've Heard The Mermaids Singing" and "Wish You Were Here," that explore young women's struggles and aspirations in unique narratives. "I've Heard The Mermaids Singing," directed by Patricia Rozema, features Polly, played by Sheila McCarthy, who embodies a whimsical, naive character...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Thu 1 May 1986

  • M.p. Backs Bill To Ban Myxomatosis (Press, 1 May 1986)
    On 1 May 1986, Mr Neil Morrison, the Democratic member of Parliament for Pakuranga, announced his intention to introduce a private member’s bill aimed at banning the disease myxomatosis. This decision comes in response to the Government's consideration of reintroducing the disease, which has raised significant concerns among various stakeholders....
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Offence To Leer (Press, 1 May 1986)
    In a letter to the editor published on 1 May 1986, a writer named Ray Spring expressed his support for a new legislation at Victoria University that classifies "leering" as an offence. Spring believes that this regulation is not only timely but should be implemented across New Zealand for broader...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Reaction To Petition (Press, 1 May 1986)
    In a letter published on 1 May 1986, L. A. H. Bogren responds to a previous piece by S. M. and G. R. Blackmore regarding the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. Bogren expresses concern that politicians who supported the bill appear to be following a trend of modern liberalism, which he...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Newspaper report: Gay rights bogged down again in New Zealand (San Francisco, United States of America)
    Links: Bay Area Reporter

Wed 1 May 1985

  • Homosexual Law Changes (Press, 1 May 1985)
    In a series of letters published in response to the Homosexual Law Reform Bill, opinions have varied significantly, reflecting the heated debate surrounding the topic in New Zealand during early May 1985. One letter, from a writer identified as J. Bennett, critiques the fundamentalist propaganda that has been filling the...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Homosexual Law Reform A Christian Case For Change (Press, 1 May 1985)
    Colin Brown, a reader in Religious Studies at the University of Canterbury, critiqued the Rev. David Stewart’s article opposing the Homosexual Law Reform Bill introduced by Fran Wilde. Brown acknowledged the charitable and restrained tone of Stewart’s piece, which distinguishes between sin and crime and critiques the current law for...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Lesbian Women Use Alcohol To Escape (Press, 1 May 1985)
    On 1 May 1985, Ms Julie Helean, the Northland alcohol services coordinator, highlighted that alcohol abuse rates are significantly higher among lesbian women compared to the general population. Speaking to psychologists at the Auckland Hospital Board, she explained that the pressures associated with being part of a minority group, rather...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Mr Mclay Accused Of About-turn On Bill (Press, 1 May 1985)
    On 1 May 1985, Mr McLay, the Leader of the Opposition in New Zealand, faced criticism from Ms Fran Wilde, a Labour member of Parliament for Wellington Central, for his reversal on the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. Ms Wilde accused Mr McLay of using the bill as a "political football,"...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Small Majority For Wilde Bill (Press, 1 May 1985)
    A recent poll conducted by “Eye Witness News” has revealed that a slight majority of New Zealanders support the decriminalisation of homosexual acts between consenting males in private. The poll, which surveyed 1000 individuals, found that 51 per cent are in favour of reform, while 42 per cent oppose it,...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Fri 1 May 1981

  • Lesbian Court Action (Press, 1 May 1981)
    On 1 May 1981, a notable legal case emerged in Los Angeles involving tennis star Billie Jean King and her former partner, Marilyn Barnett. Barnett, aged 33, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court claiming she had been the long-term lover of King, who is a six-time Wimbledon...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 1 May 1978

  • Political Message “to Be Heard” (Press, 1 May 1978)
    On 1 May 1978, a series of letters to the editor highlighted the ongoing societal debates regarding homosexuality and civil rights, particularly in relation to music media and legislative changes. Martin Oelderink from the Gay Liberation Front in Christchurch responded to Varian J. Wilson's objections to the Tom Robinson Band’s...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Thu 1 May 1975

  • Another Moral Issue Faces M.p.s (Press, 1 May 1975)
    A significant moral debate is on the horizon in the New Zealand Parliament as the committee investigating the Crimes Amendment Bill prepares to report back this week. This bill, introduced by Mr V. S. Young from the National Party, focuses on reforms regarding homosexual practices. Its introduction last year sparked...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Television current affairs: interview with Carmen Rupe (Wellington, New Zealand)
    Rupe talks candidly about prostitution, homosexual law reform and reveals that there are both gay and bisexual Members of Parliament. She would later have to apologise to Parliament's Privileges Committee. Tonight at Nine, ref TZP4412. This item has been digitised and an online viewing copy can be requested from the archive.
    Links: TVNZ

Tue 1 May 1973

  • Mystery Meeting Held At Camp David (Press, 1 May 1973)
    On April 30, 1973, reports emerged suggesting escalating tensions and new developments in the Watergate scandal, with President Nixon convening a secret meeting with advisers at Camp David. This private gathering followed a sudden and isolated retreat by Nixon over the weekend, during which he reflected on rising allegations concerning...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 1 May 1971

  • The Infuriating Genius Literary Memorial Token To... (Press, 1 May 1971)
    A recent publication has highlighted the significant impact of economist John Maynard Keynes, asserting that his influence since the printing press's invention exceeds that of any other social and economic thinker, particularly Karl Marx. The piece discusses the first four volumes of Keynes's "collected writings," released by the Royal Economic...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Wed 1 May 1929

  • Expatriate Peter Stratford (a.k.a. Deresley Morton) dies (California, United States of America)
    A headline in NZ Truth reads "Death of masquerader reveals incredible deception".
    Links: Papers Past

Wed 1 May 1912

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