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Alan Hollinghurst: The Sparsholt Affair
A fictional sex scandal from the 1960s is at the heart of the latest novel by Alan Hollinghurst. Hollinghurst is considered one of Britain’s foremost writers. His satire of 1980s Britain at the height… Audio
Gay rights group alarmed at rise in numbers of HIV cases
A New Zealand-based representative of an international gay rights group says the rise in the number of people with HIV is alarming. Rawa Karetai is a board member for the Oceania branch of the… Audio
Growing up Christian and gay
Wez Van Der Linde grew up with a strong christian faith, he struggled with his homosexuality as well. He's still Christian, and he's still gay, and he wrote a book about his personal battle with the… Audio
Why is govt not funding "vital" HIV survey?
The Ministry of Health has stopped funding the annual GAPSS/GOSS surveys of gay and bisexual men despite a 2013 analysis it commissioned describing it as "vital" for assessing the success of HIV… Audio
Promised Land: a gay fairy tale
The classic fairy tale of a prince or princess meeting a peasant boy or girl and falling in love has been given a makeover in a new book for children. Audio, Gallery
Queer as ... (it's complicated)
Comedian Ren Lunicke’s performances explore the myriad labels for sexuality and gender. Audio
Erasing historic homosexual convictions
The Government is looking at erasing historic gay sex convictions. Audio
Pardon for gay men in UK
Britain will posthumously pardon thousands of gay and bisexual men once considered criminals. Audio
Gay to try out for Bobsled team
Former world 100 metre sprint champion Tyson Gay will take part in this week's USA Bobsled National Push Championships.
Campaign to Pardon Gays in Aotearoa
A petition is being presented to Parliament today, asking for past convictions for being homosexual to be expunged. The Campaign to Pardon Gays in Aotearoa started in late 2014, and the organiser is… Audio
Schools ignoring advice on transgender students
A group that supports gay and transgender young people has warned that some schools are ignoring advice on how to include their transgender students. Audio
Kate's Klassic: Georgy Girl
Guest host Philippa Tolley and Kate Camp discuss the 1965 novel Georgy Girl by English writer Margaret Forster, who died in February. Audio
Church calls police over 'homophobic abuse'
An Auckland church had to call police after men began shouting homophobic abuse at worshippers through a loudspeaker, it says.
Out and Loud
LGBTI singers from both sides of the Tasman sing through a long weekend in Auckland. Audio
Auckland is a city of shadows to those who live on its margins
A panel discussion about the hidden histories of Auckland. Noelle McCarthy talks to Ella Henry, Sarikha Rosli and Michael Stevens. Audio
Challenges persist for queer community
Alex Ashton considers if same-sex marriage has changed what it is to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans in NZ Audio
Queer rights advocates say battle far from over
Many gay and transgender people say they are still facing huge barriers and discrimination, nearly two years on from the first same-sex weddings. Audio
Bullying of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students
Thousands of secondary students are zipping their lips for a day in a stand against the bullying of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender school students. Audio
European correspondent Seamus Kearney
EU migrant quota plan runs into trouble, as ministers decide on a military campaign against smugglers. The first gay wedding for serving EU leader, as Ireland gets ready for world's first referendum… Audio
Amin Ghaziani - Sexuality in the City
What is the cultural cost if traditionally gay neighbourhoods become increasingly 'straight' places? With sociologist A.Prof Amin Ghaziani from University of British Columbia, author of the recently… Audio