New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the country is ready to ease some of the strict restrictions it has placed on its populace after days of reporting single-digit cases. Said Ardern: … [Read more...] about New Zealand PM Says Coronavirus is ‘Currently’ Eliminated, Prepares to Ease Some of Toughest Restrictions in World
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Gay Morning Show Host Outed by Colleague, Live On-Air
Ryan Bridge, a morning show host on New Zealand's The AM Show, did not intend to come out as gay on Thursday, but his colleague Mark Richardson went ahead and did it for him. As the hosts were … [Read more...] about Gay Morning Show Host Outed by Colleague, Live On-Air
New Zealand Parliament Speaker Babysits Gay Lawmaker’s Baby in Viral Photos
New Zealand's parliament welcomed a gay lawmaker's baby after he returned from paternity leave to attend his first debate. Photos of father Tamati Coffey and Speaker Trevor Mallard holding the baby, … [Read more...] about New Zealand Parliament Speaker Babysits Gay Lawmaker’s Baby in Viral Photos
‘Egg Boy’ to Donate Majority of $52K GoFundMe Support Cash to Victims of Christchurch Terror Attack
A 17-year-old (known as "Egg Boy") who egged far-right Australian senator Fraser Anning after the lawmaker made anti-Muslim remarks in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack that killed 50 at a … [Read more...] about ‘Egg Boy’ to Donate Majority of $52K GoFundMe Support Cash to Victims of Christchurch Terror Attack
Milo Yiannopoulos Barred from Australia (Once Again) Over Remarks on Christchurch Terror Attacks
Milo Yiannopoulos has been barred from Australia following remarks he made on social media about the Christchurch, New Zealand terror attacks. Wrote the Australian immigration minister David … [Read more...] about Milo Yiannopoulos Barred from Australia (Once Again) Over Remarks on Christchurch Terror Attacks
49 Dead in Terror Attacks at New Zealand Mosques
At least 49 people have been killed in terror shootings at two New Zealand mosques in Christchurch. Three men and one woman have been taken into … [Read more...] about 49 Dead in Terror Attacks at New Zealand Mosques
LGBTQ World News Digest: 13 International Stories You Need to Know About
Leave to Remain We've rounded up the most important LGBTQ news items from around the globe. This digest features news from Australia, United Kingdom, Israel, Tunisia, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, … [Read more...] about LGBTQ World News Digest: 13 International Stories You Need to Know About
Incredible Footage Shows Orcas Playing with Swimmer in the Wild: WATCH
A pod of Orcas interacted with a swimmer off the coast of New Zealand and the remarkable encounter was captured from overhead by a man operating a drone. A once-in-a-lifetime encounter to be … [Read more...] about Incredible Footage Shows Orcas Playing with Swimmer in the Wild: WATCH
Rugby Team’s Jersey Shows Support for Diversity and Inclusion by Making a Rainbow When It Stretches
New Zealand's world-famous All Blacks and Black Ferns rugby teams are the centerpiece of a new campaign for diversity and inclusion, wearing a specially-crafted jersey that creates a rainbow when the … [Read more...] about Rugby Team’s Jersey Shows Support for Diversity and Inclusion by Making a Rainbow When It Stretches
New Zealand Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Bill Erasing Past Criminal Convictions for Gay Sex
New Zealand's parliament has unanimously passed legislation that would erase past criminal convictions for homosexuality. AFP reports: Homosexuality was decriminalized in New Zealand in 1986, but … [Read more...] about New Zealand Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Bill Erasing Past Criminal Convictions for Gay Sex
