Homosexuality

For more than 50 years the name of Mayor Charles Mackay was all but forbidden in Whanganui. In 1920 Mackay shot a man through the chest after he threated to expose the mayor's homosexuality. RNZ's… Audio

A new book shines a light on a previously untold history, that of homosexual New Zealand soldiers serving during World War II. Brent Coutts' book, called Crossing the Lines, focuses predominantly on… Audio, Gallery

Homo sapiens can be the nicest of species and also the nastiest, according to Harvard University biological anthropologist Professor Richard Wrangham. He joins the show to discuss his book, The… Audio

"From the good and the great to the lowest of the low, she bridged a gap," says Georgina Beyer of transgender trailblazer, Carmen Rupe. Find out more in this episode of Eyewitness. Audio

In the Seventies, Michael Ross became one of the first people to speak out publicly about the experience of being gay in New Zealand, at a time when homosexuality was still illegal here. Over the… Audio

Wearing an All Black jersey is still the dream of many a Kiwi boy but in Nicholas Sheppard's new novel Broken Play, a talented young player's sexuality might derail his career. These days… Audio

One Australian rugby star’s comment on social media sparked dozens of reports and an avalanche of opinion in the media over the past fortnight. Even our PM was drawn into the debate overseas. But how… Audio

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

GALS, the Auckland Gay and Lesbian choir is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an event that highlights an important issue for Auckland: homelessness. The choir will perform The Street Requiem… Audio

Former Whanganui mayor Charles Mackay, who served six years in prison for shooting a man who was blackmailing him, was the first New Zealander to come out as homosexual, says Wellington historian Paul… Audio, Gallery

Hundreds of homosexual New Zealanders who were convicted for consensual adult activity have received an apology from the House and could have their convictions quashed if a bill passes. Audio

The Government announced today that people with historical convictions for homosexual offences will be able to apply to have their convictions expunged. Video, Audio

The violent deaths of more than 80 gay men in the 80s in Sydney has been described as an epidemic of gay hate crime.    Video, Audio

New York-born, Montreal-raised singer songwriter Rufus Wainwright will celebrate his love for opera, orchestra and divas when he brings selections from Prima Donna and Rufus Does Judy to the Auckland… Audio