
Remembering a wahine toa
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24th October 2010
Aaron Wooley reflects on the unveiling for the late much-loved lesbian musician Mahinaarangi Tocker in Taumarunui.
Obituary: Rev Don Mence
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Don McMorland pays tribute to his late longtime friend Rev Don Mence, who was a well known member of the clergy who was both gay and served the gay community.
Luscious Lady Lovers
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12th October 2010
Some lesbians will hate it. Some will see it as empowering. But the entrants in a radio competition designed to celebrate NZ's 'gorgeous lesbian community', seem to see it as a bit of fun.
Gay Brits: Dr Peter Saxton's response
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28th September 2010
The NZAF's Senior Researcher Dr Peter Saxton says a study which found just 1.5 percent of Britons identify as gay or bisexual is not surprising, but underestimates sexual orientation minorities.
Help Out in October!
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28th September 2010
October has been declared "Gay Crisis Month" and we're all being asked to get our thinking caps on, to help hardworking community groups who are struggling to survive.
Gay men and ageing
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27th September 2010
An Australian academic is to visit New Zealand next month and wants to interview gay men about their experiences of age and ageing. He shares what he has discovered so far.
The human rights report card
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24th September 2010
The Human Rights Commission is pretty chuffed with the response to a thorough look into how the nation is doing when it comes to issues relating to gender identity and sexual orientation.
Gay couple allege CYF discrimination
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23rd September 2010
A gay Upper Hutt couple have lodged a HRC complaint, alleging they have been discriminated against by Child, Youth and Family because of their sexuality, something CYF denies.
Hopelessly out of step?
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22nd September 2010
Are the people educating our kids stuck in some tired, dusty old Fox Trot routine, remaining ridiculously out of step with their own students when it comes to school balls.
A flaming tragedy
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13th September 2010
Peter and Rodney from Auckland's Dot's bar are still reeling from a vicious arson attack on their much-loved ambassadress Sara. Peter Taylor shares a harrowing account of the ordeal.
Bring on summer!
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1st September 2010
Spring is sprung! At that means after another yucky winter, summer is around the corner! GayNZ.com readers have shared what they're most looking forward to about summer!
25 Years: A mysterious killer
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Tony Hughes was at the forefront of New Zealand's response to AIDS, even when little was known about the disease other than that people were dying. In part one of this series, he looks back, before the NZAF's formation.
Being gay today: urges on the edges
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16th August 2010
Beyond the flamboyant gay nightlife, there are many men who have sex with men who live lives not so open, but undeniably exhilarating.
Being gay today: the journey
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15th August 2010
Is the 'coming out' journey any different in today's more accepting society than it was in the past?
Something to glow about
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In the face of the threat of voluntary student union membership and funding cuts, one queer student group is valiantly taking matters into its own hands, beginning with a fundraiser that will be beyond bright.