December 2011
31 posts
Deeply symbolic pounamu accompanied Carmen →
In a deeply significant gesture a small pounamu stone was placed in the hand of the late Carmen Rupe before her coffin was closed prior to yesterday’s funeral.
Teen jailed for 21 years for murdering gay student →
A Californian teenager has been jailed for 21 years for killing 15-year-old gay student Larry King during a computer class, where he shot him in the back of the head.
AIDS Day collection total to be known early... →
A final total figure for the World AIDS Day collection total is expected in early January as the AIDS Foundation waits for final buckets to come in from a retail chain which will continue collecting…
Couple suing over Hawaiian B&B discrimination →
A lesbian couple is suing a bed and breakfast in Hawaii which they say refused them a room.
Carmen's life to be celebrated at Wgtn function →
A memorial get together is being planned for late January in Wellington to enable those who can’t be at Carmen Rupe’s funeral on Tuesday to gather and celebrate her life.
Shearer pro gay marriage and adoption rights →
Labour’s new leader is in favour of same-sex marriage and gay couples being given the right to adopt.
UN calls for all govts to protect lgbt people →
In its first-ever official report on the issue, the United Nations is calling for governments to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, prosecute all serious violations and repeal…
Phillips' family haunted by his violent death →
The sister of slain gay Papakura man Denis Phillips says her family will forever be haunted by his gruesome death at the hands of a teenager.
Hague and Logie to share Rainbow portfolio →
Gay Green MPs Kevin Hague and Jan Logie will share the Rainbow portfolio in the party’s 14-strong caucus for the next term.
Song composed in memory of Phillip Cottrell →
A Melbourne-based musician has written a song in tribute to slain Wellington journalist Phillip Cottrell, as he tries to cope with the killing of his friend.
Gay man in ICU after central Wellington assault →
A man who is in a very serious condition in Wellington Hospital after being attacked in the central city in the early hours of this morning is said to be a member of the gay community.
Belgium swears in gay Prime Minister →
An openly gay man has been sworn in as the Prime Minister of Belgium.
Introducing: MY, OH →
Dunedin queer duo MY, OH are playing Proud Mary in Auckland tonight. Member Carmen Norgate tells us what they’re all about, which includes the slogan “We’re here, we’re queer, we’re taking off our…
GLBT community asked to help find missing teen →
Police are reported to be running a parallel homicide investigation as they search for missing Christchurch teenager Hayden Miles, which comes after his family has appealed to the glbt community for…
WINZ: Most HIV people 'healthy and able to work' →
Most people who are HIV-positive will be healthy and able to work, says Work and Income following the Government’s signals that it plans to change sickness benefits “to shift peopleâs attitudes and…
Nigerian aid at risk from anti-marriage bill →
A move to outlaw gay marriage in Nigeria could have an even wider impact, in putting at risk the millions of dollars of western aid which is donated to help stop the spread of HIV and AIDS in the…
Congrats Rosie! →
Rosie O’Donnell has announced to the audience of her new talk show that she’s engaged to her girlfriend Michelle Rounds.
O’Donnell’s publicist and a spokesman for the Oprah Winfrey Network have confirmed the host of The Rosie Show made the revelation during an ad break for the show, which debuted in September.
The talk show host and comedian was married previously in...
Introducing: ZENGIRL8 →
Proud Mary is presenting a line-up of all-queer artists this Friday night in Auckland at its final party for the year. We chat to trans lesbian rock musician Petia Vowell, who is one half of the…
Mr Gay World 2012 heading to Johannesburg →
Mr Gay World 2012 has been announced for Johannesburg, where gorgeous men from all over the world will strut their stuff next April in search of the title.
MEN - event page AUCKLAND 23.02.12 →
Strange News and Proud Mary Club present…….MEN
MEN is a Brooklyn-based band and art/performance collective led by LE TIGRE’s JD Samson.
MEN focus on the energy of live performance and radical potential of dance music. Their music speaks of issues such as wartime economies, sexual compromise, and the demand for liberties through lyrical content and an inventive, high-energy...
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Odd Future to play solo show on eve of BDO →
After being pulled from the Big Day Out, Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All will play a solo show on the eve of the annual music festival in Auckland
Wilde mausoleum to be protected from kisses →
A glass barrier is to be erected around the tomb of Oscar Wilde to deter people from leaving damaging lipstick kisses on the edifice.
Robertson may have prompted Parker's withdrawal →
Yesterday’s surprise announcement that David Parker has dropped out of the race for the Labour leadership was apparently prompted by gay MP Grant Robertson deciding to back one of Parker’s opponents,…
Queensland Parliament oks Civil Unions →
Queensland, of the most conservative Australian states, has passed Civil Union lesgislation allowing for legal recognition of same-sex partnerships.
November 2011
62 posts
Assess HIV people for work with care, says expert →
People with HIV illness must be evaluated for their ability to work “with care and professionalism” warns a visiting UK HIV expert.