LGBTQ+ News 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 [… By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Julian Suarez before the attack LGBTQ+ News *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. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
New Zealand Pride General News New Zealand set to ban conversion therapy New Zealand has introduced a national bill that would prohibit LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in nearly all contexts. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Laurel Hubbard confirmed as first trans Olympic athlete the first out trans athlete to have ever competed in the sporting event By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Weightlifter set to become first out trans Olympian New Zealand weightlifter, Laurel Hubbard, is set to become the first out trans Olympian. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News New Zealand appoints first openly gay deputy prime minister Former finance minister Grant Robertson is now New Zealand’s first openly gay deputy prime minister after he was appointed by Jacinda Ardern. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
New Zealand Pride General News New Zealand now has most LGBTQ+ inclusive parliament in the world Following the New Zealand elections on Saturday 17 October, the country now has a greater proportion of LGBTQ+ parliament members than any other country in the world. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Jacinda Ardern General News New Zealand prime minister vows to ban conversion therapy New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern promised to outlaw LGBTQ+ conversion therapy if re-elected on October 17. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
