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Actor Hori Ahipene embraces new role as murdered gay man
From comedy in The Ring Inz to gripping drama in his bee play, Hori Ahipene has chosen a groundbreaking play for his return to the stage after 16 years.
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Woman urges whānau to make it safer for Takatāpui
30-year-old Kara Beckford identifies as a proud Takatāpui, who draws inspiration from the likes of world reknown artists Mexican indigenous Frida Kahlo and intersex-born Julian Huxtable.
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More research given on term 'Takatāpui'
Recently, Dr Elizabeth Kerekere represented the Greens in the race for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti. Despite Dr Kerekere being unsuccessful, she still managed to complete her PHD thesis that looks at the traditional term 'Takatāpui'.
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It's illegal to advertise for a surrogate or egg donor in Queensland- Dr. Mary Birdsall
A fertility expert says the gay couple advertising for a Māori egg donor and surrogate should consider getting a different surrogate to carry their baby.
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NewsTakatāpui rangatahi resource to provide support to whānau
A second resource in a series about takatāpui well-being has been created by Tīwhanawhana Trust Chair and takatāpui activist Dr Elizabeth Kerekere in collaboration with RainbowYOUTH.
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Graphic safe sex clips raise eyebrows
An online HIV prevention series aimed at gay and bisexual men is raising questions in the sexual health community about appropriate sex education. The NZ Aids Foundation's (NZAF) campaign on the Love Your Condom website shows 'how-to' demonstrations of condom use to encourage safe-sex practice. WARNING: this story contains scenes not suitable for younger audiences.
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Homosexual law reform long overdue- Georgina Beyer
Historic convictions for sex between men in New Zealand will be quashed on a case by case basis, for people convicted before homosexual law reform in 1986. Georgina Beyer says this is about the human rights of homosexuals whose lives were impacted under the law of this country. Today's announcement can help address the mistakes of the New Zealand Government.
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Key bombs out at Big Gay Out
The power of kapa haka has provided a new stage for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transsexual rights. Members of the group, "Ahakoa he aha, he tangata", performed at the Big Gay Out in Auckland in front of more than 12,000 people. The group believe they have the right to practise a tradition handed down by their ancestors.
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NewsPressure to ban police and corrections officers from Pride Parade
Queer and trans activist group No Pride in Prisons is putting pressure on the Auckland Pride Board to disallow uniformed Police and Corrections officers from marching in the 2016 Pride Parade.
