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Fifteen Reasons to Watch the Rugby World Cup 2015

The much awaited 2015 Rugby World Cup is finally upon us. To celebrate, Eikon has put together a list of our favourite fifteen players of...

Eikōnic Men of the Auckland Nines

The New Zealand Warriors played host to 15 other National Rugby League franchises in the Auckland NRL Nines this weekend. The New Zealand Warriors were the...
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Former New Zealand Opposition Leader Thinks Banning Conversion Therapy Is An...

Former New Zealand Opposition leader, Simon Bridges has raised his concerns about the current government’s commitment to ban the dangerous and ineffective practice known...
Michelle Visage announcing when the Drag Race Down Under Queens will be unveiled (Youtube)

RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Queens to be Unveiled at Mardi...

The 2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will be the stage for the official unveiling of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under queens...

Q&A with Gay Kiwi Olympian: Robbie Manson

Fresh off his recent success at the 2015 World Rowing Championship in France, openly gay Olympian from New Zealand, Robbie Manson speaks with Eikon...
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Continuing The Push For Equality Is Priority For Mr Gay NZ...

Like many of his fellow Mr Gay New Zealand finalists, William Hartley grew up in a small rural community and wants to use his...
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Self-Image within Queer Community

Have you ever been made to feel inferior within the queer community based on other people’s perceptions of you? Have you been seen as...
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Transgender Athlete Laurel Hubbard Has Made Olympic History

The New Zealand weightlifter did not make the podium, after failing to advance to the final, but Laurel Hubbard has made history by becoming...
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Kiwi Rugby Teams Continue to Promote Equality in Sport

Players for the New Zealand Super Rugby team the Hurricanes have continued to show their support for diversity and inclusion within sport, by donning...
Troye Sivan featuring in Calvin Klein Feel Pride campaign. (Supplied)

Calvin Klein Celebrates Pride in Australia with Vibrant ‘This Is Love’...

Calvin Klein is celebrating Pride in Australia and New Zealand with the launch of its 2023 "This Is Love" collection and the Feel Pride...

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