After the dance is over... - 28th February 2004
Douglas Wright has never written a book before. Actually, he has never written very much of anything before.
Read the full story - NZ Herald
'Shocking' jump in HIV cases - 27th February 2004
More people were diagnosed HIV positive in New Zealand last year than in any year since the epidemic began in the 1980s.
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NZAF
Safe sex message fading - 27th February 2004
Aucklander Bruce Kilmister, who was diagnosed HIV positive 17 years ago, says more money needs to be pumped into public education campaigns to prevent "safe-sex fatigue".
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NZAF
Increase in HIV cases shocks health groups - 27th February 2004
More New Zealanders were diagnosed with HIV last year than ever before, new figures reveal.
Read the full story - The Dominion Post
NZAF
Prime Minister's tolerance has limits and Civil Union Bills about to be unveiled? - 26th February 2004
The Prime Minister says some groups should be marginalised. In the last edition of Express, Helen Clark suggests there should be limits on freedom of thought. When asked if the government was "worried about the level of homophobia" in New Zealand, she replied: "We legislated against hate crimes. It is a very small minority point of view and I think, through continuing to set the tone of tolerance, acceptance and diversity, you just have to further marginalise such people. Hopefully one day nobody will think that way." While the question was loaded, the logical implication of her answer is that legislation should be used to determine acceptable thought. - Read Maxim comments
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Best of the weekend - BEST DIG THIS - 14th February 2004
The Heroic Gardens Festival is on this weekend. In its eighth year, it's a chance to see around 23 gay- and lesbian-owned gardens in the Auckland area, eight of which haven't been open before. There are inner-city gardens and retreats in Taupaki, Whangaparaoa, Long Bay and Glenfield.
Read the full story - NZ Herald
www.heroicgardens.org.nz
Parental rights hassle for couple - 11th February 2004
Tor Devereux and Barb Long are counting down the days until the arrival of their first-born. The Dunedin couple have been together for almost five years and planned to have a child together, but now Ms Long must apply for the right to be named the baby's parent.
Read the full story - Otago Daily Times
The Care of Children Bill
Colin James: Uncivil fight looms on Dalziel's plans for civil unions - 10th February 2004
..The other star turn is Lianne Dalziel's: a Civil Union bill which will legalise same-sex liaisons. That promises angst, anger and apoplexy, as did Tim Barnett's Prostitution Reform Act last year.
Read the full story - NZ Herald
The Civil Union Bill
Mass rite supports change to rights for gay and de facto couples - 9th February 2004
A "mass" commitment ceremony was held at Auckland's largest annual gay and lesbian festival to kick off a campaign of support for controversial legislation.
Read the full story - NZ Herald
Big Gay Out
Gardening: Pink fingers - 8th February 2004
It may be a raging stereotype, but gay gardeners seems to be a step ahead of the rest
Read the full story - Sunday Star Times
www.heroicgardens.org.nz
Best of the weekend - BEST OUTING - 7th February 2004
The Big Gay Out is a chance to pit your handbag-throwing skills against others'. Stand well back, these bags can fly. On tomorrow, at Pt Chevalier's Coyle Park, the outing isn't just a family day for all heterosexual, gay and lesbian communities, it's also one for the dogs.
Read the full story - NZ Herald
Big Gay Out
Taking the Pulse at Big Gay Out - 6th February 2004
Flamboyant and romantic numbers will be the order of the day at the Big Gay Out on Sunday.
Read the full story - Auckland City Harbour News
Big Gay Out
From drab to fab - 'Queer Eye' in Wellington - 5th February 2004
In the hit TV show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, five fabulous gay men offer tips on fashion, design, culture, grooming and food to a style-challenged heterosexual. But is there such a thing as a gay style? And, if so, has it filtered down to the typical Kiwi bloke?
Read the full story - The Dominion Post
Politician and community stalwart honoured - 4th February 2004
From the construction of Wellington's multipurpose stadium to sponsoring two of the most controversial pieces of social legislation, former Wellington Mayor and MP, the Hon Fran Wilde, has been at the forefront of change in New Zealand.
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