
A new queen is crowned
The Midnight Shift’s So You Think You Can Drag competition drew to a close last week, with Maori drag diva Koko D’vyne taking the crown after an incredible haka-inspired routine that utilised half a dozen sexy Maori dancers. It was a truly diverse line-up, with partially blind and deaf contestant Dizzy Bility taking runner-up position. As winner, D’Vyne takes home thousands of dollars worth of cash and prizes
— expect to see her on a stage near you soon.
More photos: page 26
Photo: Ann-Marie Calilhanna
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