Liam van Eeden

What the coalition agreement means for rainbow communities

Rainbow communities could be worse off under the new government, according to an LGBTTQIA+ advocate.

4 reasons queer people are better at sexual health than straight people

“Queer people are good at sexual health because for a lot of us, we were forced to in the ’80s.”

We made a series about the good parts of being queer

For the past 12 months we’ve been working. Working hard so we can please you 🥺👉👈

  • 16 Nov 23

How to be a responsible slut | Queer Academy

Watch the first episode of Queer Academy now.

‘I have 2 different lives’: finding my chosen whānau | Queer Academy

Watch the second episode of Queer Academy now.

How clothes help queer people find themselves | Queer Academy

Watch the third episode of Queer Academy now.

Why trans healthcare is fucked and needs fixing | Queer Academy

Watch the fourth episode of Queer Academy now.

On the ground in West Auckland after the floods

Over two months’ worth of rain fell on Auckland in just 24 hours.

An OnlyFans creator making $5k a week answers your questions

“A lot of people want to smell my gym socks.”

HIV is not a death sentence. Why are we still scared of it?

In the past decade, things have completely changed for HIV.

It's not too late to vote in local elections: here's what you need to know

Here’s everything you need to know about voting in this year’s local elections.

'It's cunt, it's extra, it's unique': 3 gender diverse people talk clothes

When navigating your gender identity, clothing can play a crucial role in expressing your true self.

  • 04 Oct 22

Daylight saving is causing depression and car accidents

Experts say it’s fucking with our body clocks and “causing havoc” for teenagers.

The Queen’s Jewels: India and South Africa want their diamonds back

One of the diamonds is known to be the most expensive in the world.

Marama Davidson calls out royal family during Queen’s tribute at Parliament

Other politicians chose to admire the Queen in their speeches.

Only 25% of Māori spoke te reo in 1960. Now Māori fluency is growing

Almost 8% of New Zealanders can speak te reo at least fairly well, which is up from 6.1% in 2018.

Disabled, unable to work and on the benefit | Show Us Your Money

“We don't go on these benefits because we want to. … We literally don't have any other choice.”

Bracing for fentanyl: NZ experts push for safe drug-using space

“An overdose prevention centre would offer a more compassionate, health-based approach."

3 gender diverse people share their favourite clothing items

"As soon as I put it on, I realised I am trans."

  • 22 Aug 22

Michelle Visage’s guide to being an ally for the queer community

“Don’t get shitfaced at a drag show.”

  • 30 Jul 22

Monkeypox is causing stigma for gay and bisexual men

As of today, there have been over 20,000 confirmed monkeypox cases worldwide.

Rapper Diggy Dupé on three outfits that define him

The award-winning artist behind 'The Panthers' soundtrack tell us what his fashion says about him.

Gen Z are way less likely to be straight

"There is a sexual revolution happening and Gen Z are at the heart of it."

  • 18 Jun 22

These teens want gender neutral bathrooms in all NZ high schools

“I have to disgender myself when I can’t use a gender neutral bathroom.”

  • 07 Jun 22

HIV prevention pill PrEP might be easier to access in NZ soon

A proposal has been put forward to remove many of the barriers in place for people wanting PrEP.

Ashley Bloomfield tests positive for Covid-19

There are 6,862 new cases of Covid-19 today and 25 deaths.