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Mon 16 May 2022

Blackpool FC midfielder Jake Daniels comes out as gay
Seventeen-year-old Blackpool FC midfielder Jake Daniels has become the first mens professional footballer in the UK in more than 30 years to come out as gay...
Links: RNZ
Coming out as gay a relief for Blackpool footballer
Blackpool footballer Jake Daniels has announced that he is gay, becoming the first active male British professional player to do so since the late Justin Fashanu in 1990...
Links: RNZ
Football: English player Jake Daniels says he is gay
English football player Jake Daniels said he is gay today in a trailblazing moment for the European men's game...
Links: NZ Herald
Football: English player Jake Daniels says he is gay
English football player Jake Daniels today said he is gay in a trailblazing moment for the European men's game...
Links: NZ Herald
Road to acceptance: Lyndon Bray says it's time to talk about being a gay man in rugby
On International Day Against LGBTTQIA+ Discrimination, the ex-ref-turned Tasman chief wants to start a conversation about whre the game needs to go...
Links: Stuff
Road to acceptance: Lyndon Bray says it's time to talk about being a gay man in rugby
On International Day Against LGBTTQIA+ Discrimination, the ex-ref-turned Tasman chief wants to start a conversation about where the game needs to go...
Links: Stuff
Road to acceptance: Lyndon Bray says it's time to talk about being a gay man in rugby
On International Day Against LGBTTQIA+ Discrimination, the ex-ref-turned Tasman chief wants to start a conversation about where the game needs to go...
Links: Stuff
Chef Anna Weir: Mixing Up A Masterpiece
Links: Express
Star-Studded Line-up Announced For The Return Palmy Drag Fest In 2022
Links: Express

Sun 16 May 2021

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (2021) (Tararua Tramping Club)
Audio from the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, held at the Tararua Tramping Club in Wellington on 16 May 2021
Features: Cole Hampton, El Prior, Kate Spencer, Kim Wheeler, Kjel Griffiths, Nikki Carlson, Phil Rogers, Richard Benge, Richard Tankersley, Ron Irvine, The Glamaphones (Wellington), Tim Hope, Tīwhanawhana
Links: PrideNZ.com
Greens Call On Labour To Urgently Support Members Bill To Protect The Human Rights Of Rainbow Communities
The Green Party spokesperson for Rainbow Communities Dr Elizabeth Kerekere is calling for the Labour Party to support her members bill to protect the rights of takatāpui, in particular, trans, intersex, and non-binary people...
Links: Scoop

Sat 16 May 2020

Alison Mau: Champagne and homophobia on the menu at first party of a new era
OPINION: If this is what the party lifestyle looks like in the post-lockdown era, I'll pass, writes Alison Mau...
Links: Stuff

Thu 16 May 2019

A mystery illness killed a boy in 1969. Years later, doctors learned what it was: AIDS
The 16-year-old boy had the kind of illness that wouldn't be familiar to doctors for years: He was weak and emaciated, rife with stubborn infections and riddled with rare cancerous lesions known as Kaposi's sarcoma, a skin disease...
Links: NZ Herald
Diverse mix of couples revealed for Wife Swap New Zealand
On the New Zealand version, the swappers are a diverse mix – the 16 families comprise single mums, a gay couple and whānau both big and small...
Links: Stuff
New Zealand is heading to become HIV-free
The goal to virtually eliminate HIV transmission in New Zealand by 2025 suddenly looks attainable...
Links: Stuff
Australian Pro-Footballer Comes Out As Gay
Links: Express
Dramatic Decline In HIV Diagnoses Continues In New Zealand
Links: Express
Meet a Former US Surrogate and Egg Donor – Free Family...
Links: Express

Wed 16 May 2018

Courtney Act Stars in New Ending HIV Campaign
Links: Express

Tue 16 May 2017

TropOut 2017: New Caledonia
Links: Express

Mon 16 May 2016

Pride Board Responds to EJP Symposium Questions Regarding Corrections
Links: Express
Sir Ian McKellen to Inaugurate Kashish 2016
Links: Express
"Community, testing and meds will stop HIV"
An HIV rapid test kit A concerted community response, testing, drug treatments and condoms are all now needed if NZ is to see the end of the HIV epidemic, according to the NZ AIDS Foundation...
Links: GayNZ.com
Annual HIV figure tipped to rise yet again
The number of newly-diagnosed cases of HIV infection looks set to continue its upward trend with a slight increase in the 2015 figures expected...
Links: GayNZ.com
Corrections deny claims made at Equal Justice forum
Corrections has responded to claims - made last Wednesday evening at the Equal Justice Project forum - that prisons are unsafe for trans prisoners...
Links: GayNZ.com
Death of Bangladeshi activist:Islamic militant arrested
A man has been arrested for the murder of Bangladeshi LGBTI magazine editor Xulhaz Mannan, who was murdered late last month...
Links: GayNZ.com
Germany: Historic Offences v Asylum Policy
Although Germany's Christian Democrat/Social Democrat "grand coalition" government won't legislate for marriage equality, it seems that it is open to other pro-LGBT legislative reforms, such as the announcement of a "historic gay sexual offences' bill...
Links: GayNZ.com
Surrogate search continues as woman pulls out
The Auckland gay couple who announced they were successful in finding a someone to carry their child, have found out that the woman can no longer go through with the surrogacy...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 16 May 2015

First NZ lgbti appeal funds sent to Nepal
Blue Diamond Society members sheltering in a tent...
Links: GayNZ.com
Luxembourg's PM marries his partner
Luxembourg's Prime Minister has become just the second leader in the world to marry a same-sex partner...
Links: GayNZ.com
Newlywed Aussie couple show defiance
Lee Bransden and Sandra Yates marry at last "Stick that up you Tony Abbott" grinned Lee Bransden in a forceful message to their anti-same sex marriage Australian Prime Minister as she and fellow Australian Sandra Yates held their marriage certificate following a moving ceremony held in Rotorua...
Links: GayNZ.com
The importance of personal histories
Renee wants us to write our histories...
Links: GayNZ.com
Urzila Carlson in running for a FRED Award
Urzila Carlson has been nominated for The FRED Award, which honours the best show by a New Zealand comedian...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 16 May 2014

ASB commits to GLBT inclusion by joining Rainbow Tick
Links: Express
Express introduces… Julia Deans
Links: Express
Foodie Bites: So Much Beefiness
Links: Express
'Anything's better than more standing still'
‘Anything (is) better than more standing still’ was among the tweets from the Vicar of St Luke's Mt Albert Clare Barrie as she and others urging the Anglican Church to move forward tried to digest an announcement from leaders that they will “explore ways that the blessing of same gender relationships could be part of Church life”...
Links: GayNZ.com
ASB among big guns hunting Rainbow Tick
Michael Stevens and Barbara Chapman ASB has proudly trumpeted becoming the first New Zealand bank to commit to The Rainbow Tick...
Links: GayNZ.com
LYC filming dads with gay sons in new vid
After the phenomenal success of its ‘gay first kiss’ video, safe-sex promoter Love Your Condom is today beginning work on two new flicks...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 16 May 2013

A new gay anthem?
Sara Bareilles’ new track Brave was inspired by a friend who was struggling to come out...
Links: GayNZ.com
Auckland Council: Ignoring sound advice about street sex work
A French Sister of Perpetual Indulgence demonstrates against France's anti-sexworker anti-soliciting laws (July 2012) In the third article in this continuing series on Auckland street sex work, Asenati Lole-Taylor's proposed bill and Ministry of Justice advice are discussed...
Links: GayNZ.com
Candlelight memorial: tributes and memories sought
This Sunday is the 30th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial...
Links: GayNZ.com
Candlelight memorial: tributes and memories sought
This Sunday is the 30th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial...
Links: GayNZ.com
Counsellors to wear pink in anti-bullying stand
The New Zealand Association of Counsellors is urging all 2,500 of its members to wear pink in a show of solidarity against all forms of bullying tomorrow...
Links: GayNZ.com
Drunk-driving killers find love behind bars
Two women who were sent to jail for eerily similar killings have revealed they fell in love behind bars...
Links: GayNZ.com
From The UN: The Riddle
From the UN's human rights office: 76 countries still criminalize consensual same-sex relationships and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people everywhere continue to suffer violent attacks and discriminatory treatment...
Links: GayNZ.com
HIV organisations silent on safe-sex discord
Both the NZ AIDS Foundation and Body Positive are remaining tight-lipped regarding the cover story of the most recent issue of HIV NZ which questions the NZAF's safe-sex promotion strategy...
Links: GayNZ.com
Shane Bosher bowing out from Silo Theatre
Gay theatre maestro Shane Bosher is leaving Silo Theatre after 13 years as its Artistic Director, during which he has brought numerous gay productions to Auckland...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 16 May 2012

Back Benches to brew up marriage debate
Marriage equality will be among the topics up for discussion on TVNZ7’s political panel show Back Benches tonight, with gay Labour deputy Grant Robertson among the guests...
Links: GayNZ.com
Indonesia may ban Lady Gaga from performing
Indonesian police have banned Lady Gaga from performing her sell-out June show due to threats from Islamic extremists...
Links: GayNZ.com
Ss to host 'fun' service for adored icon
A remembrance service for much-loved Wellington gay community icon Johnny Croskery will be held at S ...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 16 May 2011

Adelaide anti-homophobia rally turns violent
Picture: ABC News A rally against homophobia turned violent in Adelaide as some of those gathered clashed with Christian protestors...
Links: GayNZ.com
Enthusiasm runs high for new Ak glbt festival
Meeting chair Gresham Bradley 7...
Links: GayNZ.com
Masterchef's Jax comes out in woman's mag
Jax Hamilton finished second in the tough reality cooking show The runner-up for in the second season of Masterchef Jax Hamilton has stated she is in love with a woman in what a woman's rag is headlining as a "shock" revelation...
Links: GayNZ.com
NZAF looking for new social media whiz
The New Zealand AIDS Foundation is looking for a new Social Marketing Coordinator whose role will be to use technology to encourage condom use among gay and bisexual men...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 16 May 2010

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is held
Australians march for same-sex marriage
Thousands of Australians have marched for the right to marry in Equal Love rallies right across the nation...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 16 May 2009

Actress Megan Fox says she's bisexual
One of the world's hottest women has told Esquire magazine there is "no question in my mind" that she is bisexual...
Links: GayNZ.com
Gay Ski Week returns with new events
Queenstown's 7th annual Gay Ski Week NZ is set to rock with over 300 room nights sold at the base hotel already, and lots of new events planned, says organiser Mike Sanford...
Links: GayNZ.com
Sex venues shut doors to HIV 'predator'
Auckland's largest sex on site venues have closed their doors to the alleged HIV predator at the centre of allegations that he has knowingly infected a number of young gay men with HIV...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 16 May 2008

Chch: Cruz unveils Awards trophies
The owner of Christchurch's Cruz nightclub says he's pleased - and a little surprised - at how many scene-goers have nominated themselves and their friends in the venue's inaugural awards ceremony tonight...
Links: GayNZ.com
Robin Isaacs Pt1: Searching for HIV treatments
Dr Robin Isaacs "I was always interested in science," says ex-Auckland medic Robin Isaacs, "and I wanted to do good things for people...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 16 May 2007

AKL: Two gay birthday parties for June
Karangahape Road's Finale drag cabaret venue, and ever-popular Auckland gay dance party Salvation are both having their fourth birthdays in June, and have elaborate parties planned...
Links: GayNZ.com
Beyer won
Contrary to speculative media reports at the time Georgina Beyer left Parliament recently, the ex-Rainbow Labour MP has now revealed she is not planning to stand for Mayor of Wellington in the upcoming local body elections...
Links: GayNZ.com
Chch Pride Week: Half-time round-up
Christchurch Pride Week organiser Brent Mitchell says we're halfway through the busy calendar of events, and has updated us on what's been happening...
Links: GayNZ.com
Moscow bans gay pride parade again
The Moscow government has again officially rejected the organisation of gay pride parade in Russia's capital...
Links: GayNZ.com
USA: Anti-gay Reverend Jerry Falwell dies
The Reverend Jerry Falwell, 73, has died after being found 'unresponsive' in his office at Liberty University on Tuesday morning...
Links: GayNZ.com
VIDEO: Out Takes Film Fest
Gorgeous gals, classic cowgirls, transgender tales, queer comics, and a feast of foreign film… yes, the Out Takes Film Festival is back! There's a great line up for women this year including the nine-time festival award winner The Gymnast...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 16 May 2006

GAP announces Anti-Homophobia Day
The Wellington based network of gay and lesbian professionals (GAP) has thrown their support behind the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), to be observed around the world tomorrow, May 17...
Links: GayNZ.com
Review: The Gay Archipelago
The Gay Archipelago, by Tom Boellstorff...
Links: GayNZ.com
Sex, Saints and Sectarianism
In the context ofIslamic/gay understanding, the incident of Saint Pelagius of Cordoba is cause for some interest, even if it did happen back in the tenth century CE...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 16 May 2005

Brash too busy for gay community
National Party leader Don Brash is too busy to speak to the gay community about its concerns over the party's blanket support for a Bill which would ban gay marriage, according to a spokesman...
Links: GayNZ.com
Planet Wishart does the Time Warp, again
In some alternate universe, Auckland-based fundamentalist tabloid 'editor' Ian Wishart's lurid social conservative fantasies are reality...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 16 May 2004

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is held
Television news report: Solomon Islands expect a major increase in HIV diagnoses (New Zealand)
The news comes after it was revealed that blood products hadn't been screened for the last four years. One news, ref F81625.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound & Vision

Fri 16 May 2003

Mayor Banks another "paparazzo" target
Auckland Mayor John Banks has reportedly been another target of Queer Nation's moonlighting paparazzo, Jonathan Marshall...
Links: GayNZ.com
NZ: Go Girl exhibition going to Sydney
A photographic and video exhibition of Auckland transgender personalities from past decades is to be shown in Sydney...
Links: GayNZ.com
Queer Nation pair fired in paparazzi fall-out
Queer Nation presenter Jonathan Marshall and researcher/director David Herkt have been fired from gay TV programme Queer Nation following a week of semipublic battling with the programme's makers...
Links: GayNZ.com
Sacked QN presenter taking legal action
Sacked Queer Nation presenter Jonathan Marshall has instructed a lawyer to take legal action after being fired from the company which produces the gay TV programme...
Links: GayNZ.com
Straight parents' suitability "never questioned"
The suitability of straight couples to conceive and raise children is never questioned, says an editorial in the Hawkes Bay Today newspaper...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 16 May 1999

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is held (New Zealand)

Thu 16 May 1996

Sexual Healing? a documentary featuring former homosexual Noel Mosen is broadcast on TV One (New Zealand)
A number of people complain to the Broadcasting Standards Authority about the content. The complaints are upheld in November 1996.
Links: BSA

Wed 16 May 1984

Television: Judith Carver from New Zealand Childcare Association interviewed about sex role stereotyping in children (New Zealand)
ref: TZP21816.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

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