http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/ Gay Lesbian New Zealand News, Articles, Events, Community, Venues, Business, Dating and Information Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:47:28 PST en-us http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6239.php New Zealand Daily News Homophobic national newspaper columnist Rosemary Mcleod has today told her readers that to be gay is to be unattractive. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:52:34 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6239.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6235.php New Zealand Daily News Convicted murderer Ashley Arnopp has told the Palmerston North High Court his former acquaintance Andre Gilling had never shown any remorse and was "proud" of his role in the killing of gay man Stanley Waipouri. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:53:00 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6235.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6234.php New Zealand Daily News The New Zealand-born gay priest in the centre of an Anglican storm after he married his same-sex partner in the UK was crowned Mr. Gay Auckland in 2003, a UK newspaper has revealed. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:22:22 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6234.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6233.php New Zealand Daily News A newspaper report from Dannevirke featuring a comment which equates gay men with paedophiles has angered the manager of a nationwide LGBT support service. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:45:31 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6233.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6227.php New Zealand Daily News The convicted murderer of Palmerston North gay man Stanley Waipouri demanded $6,000 from police in return for giving evidence at the trial of his co-accused, the High Court at Palmerston North has heard. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:33:41 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6227.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6223.php New Zealand Daily News Two of New Zealand's best-known and highly acclaimed Takataapui dancers are set to launch their new company Okareka Dance Company with a premiere performance at Tempo New Zealand Festival of Dance this October. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:31:44 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6223.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6221.php New Zealand Daily News Kiwi singer/songwriter Anika Moa begins her New Zealand tour this week, and has revealed that songs from her latest album In Swings the Tide are about a difficult break-up with a woman. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:09:30 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6221.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6220.php New Zealand Daily News The man convicted of murdering gay Palmerston North man Stanley Waipouri in a "ferocious" attack will take the stand as a Crown witness in the re-trial of his co-accused and former friend Andre Gilling, as a new trial begins this week. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:51:46 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6220.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6216.php New Zealand Daily News Two Auckland gay bars have just announced party nights which will award big prizes to their hottest guys. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:45:05 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6216.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6213.php New Zealand Daily News A spokesperson for Destiny Church says reports that its leader, Brian Tamaki, has had a change of heart towards homosexuals are based on historically false reporting of the preacher's positions on gays. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:39:02 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6213.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6212.php New Zealand Daily News 5.00PM: A prominent transgender woman described by homophobic preacher Brian Tamaki as "abhorant and unnatural" is sceptical that the Destiny Church leader has had a genuine change in attitude to glbt people. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:08:32 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6212.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6210.php New Zealand Daily News With technical errors, poor organisation, and most of the audience leaving at the interval, the Hamilton Fuel Festival's Frocky Horror Show last weekend was a shocker, reports the Waikato Times. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:51:57 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6210.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6209.php New Zealand Daily News Peter Taylor, owner and star of Ponsonby Road's campest bar Dorothy's Sister, has been named 'Up & Coming Entrepreneur of the Year' at a Ponsonby awards ceremony last night. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:06:47 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6209.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6207.php New Zealand Daily News Last night's Mr. Urge Leather NZ 2008 show found a Kiwi contender for Melbourne's Leather Pride, and gave the crowd an interactive BDSM show. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:53:35 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6207.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6205.php New Zealand Daily News The late gay GP Matt Wildbore's collection of leather gear will be auctioned and raffled off tonight at K' Road's Urge bar, to raise funds for HIV+ people's support network Body Positive. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:12:11 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6205.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6204.php New Zealand Daily News Ferdinand Ambach, the Hungarian tourist charged with the murder of elderly gay Aucklander Ron Brown, has just pleaded not guilty to the charges of murder, assault and intentional damage. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:55:44 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6204.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6203.php New Zealand Daily News K' Road gay hotspot Family bar would be forced to close at 3am every night if a Police plan to get tough on violent crime is accepted by the council. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:10:12 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6203.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6201.php New Zealand Daily News The New Zealand AIDS Foundation says the relocation of Auckland's HIV testing and counselling service The Burnett Centre has resulted in an increase in the number of people using its services. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:01:19 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6201.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6200.php New Zealand Daily News The Broadcasting Standards Authority has fined TV3 $2,500 for broadcasting news items claiming the Ministry of Social Development had hired popular Auckland drag queen 'Buckwheat' to motivate staff. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:40:00 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6200.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6199.php New Zealand Daily News Two neighbours who called the police the night Ron Brown was attacked in his Onehunga home have this morning described to a depositions hearing what they heard and saw the night of December 7th last year, with one expressing his deep regret that he did not make a 111 call earlier. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:15:18 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_6199.php