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Campbell Johnstone, the first openly gay All Black, ties the knot with partner Ben Thomson

Campbell Johnstone, the first openly gay All Black, ties the knot with partner Ben Thomson

Campbell Johnstone, the first openly gay All Black, has tied the knot with his partner Ben Thomson. In January 2023, Campbell revealed in an interview on New Zealand TV show Seven Sharp that he is gay, Speaking at the time, Campbell said: “If I can be the first All Black that comes out as gay and […

*GRAPHIC CONTENT*: Gay man violently attacked in New Zealand

GRAPHIC CONTENT: Gay man violently attacked in New Zealand

Julian Suarez, a gay man in New Zealand, has claimed he was a victim of a hate crime after being violently attacked in a central Auckland gay bar Suarez, who is originally from Colombia, and his friends had attended Family Bar in the city, dancing and going between the spaces connected to the venue.

New Zealand bans conversion therapy

New Zealand bans conversion therapy

New Zealand has banned conversion therapy, the practice of trying to ‘cure’ people of their sexuality, gender expression or LGBTQ+ identity, after all but eight National party members voted in favour of the law

Laurel Hubbard named sportswoman of the year

Laurel Hubbard named sportswoman of the year

Laurel Hubbard, the first out trans person to compete in the Olympics, has been named ‘sportswoman of the year’ in the Blues awards.

Study: LGT politicians still facing electoral discrimination

Study: LGT politicians still facing electoral discrimination

A new study found that LGT politicians are still facing electoral discrimination in United States, United Kingdom, and New Zealand.

New Zealand set to ban conversion therapy

New Zealand set to ban conversion therapy

New Zealand has introduced a national bill that would prohibit LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in nearly all contexts.

Laurel Hubbard makes history as the first trans Olympian

Laurel Hubbard makes history as the first trans Olympian

Despite not winning a medal, Laurel Hubbard has made Olympic history by becoming the first-ever out trans athlete to compete in the event.

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