http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/ Gay Lesbian New Zealand News, Articles, Events, Community, Venues, Business, Dating and Information Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:18 PST en-us http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11372.php Hall of Fame 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! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:25:17 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11372.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11344.php Hall of Fame “One of a kind” is the description Steve Goslin uses to sum up his partner of 17 years, interior designer, gay rights campaigner and all-round fun guy Trevor Lawler, who died over the weekend. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:43:59 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11344.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11341.php Hall of Fame Last year, Craig Young believes, there were far too many articles about rugby. To redress the balance, he pays tribute to Martina Navratilova. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:17:47 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11341.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/37/article_11332.php Worth Checking Out Openly lesbian former world number one Martina Navratilova has written to Margaret Court to tell her exactly what she thinks of the hate and misinformation she spouts. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:17:48 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/37/article_11332.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11320.php Hall of Fame Longtime friend Dana de Milo shares fond memories of Carmen, who she first met as an Auckland youngster and was taken by her beauty. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:23:14 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11320.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11314.php Hall of Fame Former friends, admirers and people from all walks of life have gathered to pay their respects to the late diva at a memorial service in Wellington. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:55:36 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11314.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/21/article_11302.php Events Sally Whitewoods describes herself as a 'get up and do everything person', and she sure is getting up and doing plenty. She tells us about the plans she and partner Mandy are making for Gay Ski Week's revival. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:52:21 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/21/article_11302.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11283.php Hall of Fame Carmen's longtime Sydney neighbour and former legal guardian Kelly Glanney weighs in on the importance of Carmen's legacy, as an official Trust is being set up to preserve it. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:10:03 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11283.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11259.php Hall of Fame Throughout a year of magnificent highs and shattering lows a few heroes have stood out in 2011 as those we especially admire... Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:01:00 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11259.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11199.php Hall of Fame It's that time again! We're looking for a sexy Kiwi human rights champion to fly the NZ flag in South Africa in April, competing at Mr Gay World 2012. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:29:51 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11199.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11237.php Hall of Fame It was standing room only at Redfern's Church of Te Wairua Tapu as a large Trans-Tasman crowd gathered to pay tribute to transgender icon Carmen Rupe, who died last week aged 75. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:37:39 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11237.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11203.php Hall of Fame It's impossible to put such a rich life into a few pictures, but we have chosen our favourites from Carmen's years. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:32:26 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11203.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11205.php Hall of Fame Tranny Granny Jacquie Grant looks back on her enduring friendship with the late Carmen Rupe, a bond of sisterhood which lasted more than half a century. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:12:33 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11205.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11192.php Hall of Fame Can you imagine being outed at high school and not experiencing one single degree of homophobia? Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:39:09 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_11192.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/44/article_10979.php Blogger Zone Mr Urge Bear 2011 is getting ready to lose his 'megabeard' so he will be clean-faced for the start of Movember. Bipolar Bear shares his friend's story. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:57:38 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/44/article_10979.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/21/article_10910.php Events A Sydney-based DJ with plenty of major gigs under his belt is bringing his retro collection to New Zealand for the first time for a show at Auckland's Urge - and entry to the show is FREE! Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:25:29 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/21/article_10910.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_10869.php Hall of Fame Buckwheat and Tess Tickle are delving into the depths of Auckland's drag world for a special 'living history' show. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:00:13 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_10869.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_10858.php Hall of Fame Condom-maker Durex has released the results of its "sexiest rugby players survey" and it shows New Zealanders really are a nationalistic bunch. We now present a gallery for your pleasure. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:00:08 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_10858.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_10847.php Hall of Fame GayNZ.com is applauding Waikato University, which is awarding honorary doctorates to our favourite lesbian yodellers Jools and Lynda Topp. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:48:08 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_10847.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_10840.php Hall of Fame "Queer our Schools" is the first campaign to be born from Wellington-based group The Queer Avengers, which emerged from the Queer the Night march in the capital. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:04:12 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_10840.php