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Uganda's anti-gay bill 'not Government backed'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:52:12 PST

Uganda's Government is on the defensive following swift international criticism over the reintroduction of the "kill the gays" bill, which is back, but without the death penalty.

Movie review: J Edgar... a gay love story

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:46:38 PST

J Edgar is, surprisingly, a tender and believable love story about an aggressively gruff bastard of a man and his forbearing, attentive partner.

"Sexiest politicians" to be crowned at BGO

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:50:00 PST

The winners of the annual 'sexiest politicians' survey will be unveiled by condom maker Durex at the Big Gay Out this Sunday.

Starbucks says it appreciates difference

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:47:45 PST

Starbucks has made it quite clear it respects diversity, following a New Zealand anti-abortion group’s bizarre call for a boycott because the coffee giant “supports sodomy”.

"Let's talk about sex" new report urges

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:39:45 PST

A report into mental health and addiction services for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in Auckland has found training clinicians to simply ask about the gender and sexuality of their clients would be a great start in improving the quality of care.

Russia: St Petersburg advances anti-gay bill

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:26:57 PST

St Petersburg has passed the second reading of a bill which outlaws “homosexual propaganda”, by fining anyone who says or does anything considered pro-gay.

Uganda's anti-gay bill rears ugly head again

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:12:04 PST

A Ugandan MP has brought back a notorious anti-gay bill, but has removed a provision where the death penalty would have been enforced for some gay acts.

Washington state passes gay marriage bill

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:59:23 PST

Washington is poised to become the seventh US state to allow same-sex marriage.

US: War with the Newt?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:11:49 PST

As the US Republican nominee race continues, it is now almost down to two main contenders- former US House of Representatives speaker Newt Gingrich and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. But is Rick Santorum making a comeback?

Coroner makes ruling on Diksy Jones' death

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:04:00 PST

A Coroner has confirmed Lower Hutt transwoman Diksy Jones died from blunt force trauma to the head, caused by the two men who are now in jail for her manslaughter.

Lady Gaga returning to Auckland in June

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:13:33 PST

Lady Gaga is returning to Auckland for a June 7 show at Vector Arena, as part of her Born This Way Ball world tour.

Limited options and escape to safety

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:12:58 PST

In this second part of a two part feature 'Sione' gives some insights into being gay against a background of homophobic home and street life.

Mediaworks pulling "the boy" Top Model ads

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:08:04 PST

An ad campaign which labels transgender America’s Next Top Model contestant Isis “the boy” is being removed, after complaints it’s offensive to the transgender community.

Who will be Mr Gay NZ 2012?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:25:17 PST

The hunt for the next Mr Gay New Zealand has been narrowed down to four finalists, and you can have your say on who you want to represent us at Mr Gay World in South Africa!

Four ad describes trans model as "the boy"

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:19:41 PST

GayNZ.com readers are expressing disgust at a blatantly offensive bus shelter ad for America’s Next Top Model All Stars which features a transwoman, who is a contestant, and reads “The Boy is Back”.

Volunteers sought for Sunday's Big Gay Out

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:46:24 PST

Get It On! is after volunteers to do everything from collecting donations and directing traffic, to slapping temporary tattoos on punters and handing condoms at this Sunday’s Big Gay Out in Auckland.

Little expected from "smile and wave" PM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:44:41 PST

A gay senior Labour MP says the Prime Minister may attend the Big Gay Out and pose for pictures this Sunday, but the community shouldn’t expect any advances from the John Key-led Government over the next three years.

Four things

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:17:00 PST

Michael Stevens shares the four things on his mind, one being gay conservatives, who he points out: "would never have had the freedom to come out without those of us who kicked up a stink".

California court strikes down marriage ban

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:24:14 PST

An appeals court in San Francisco has upheld a ruling declaring California’s ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8, unconstitutional.

Cocktails and canapes for Auckland fundraiser

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:53:35 PST

A “pop up” fundraiser will be held in Auckland later this month to raise cash for an annual retreat for HIV positive men.