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Brian Tamaki says protests are intended 'to protect children'

Destiny Church's leader Brian Tamaki. Photo: RNZ/Angus Dreaver

Brian Tamaki says protests are intended 'to protect children'

Destiny Church's leader says he strategically planned the protests carried out at Pride Festival events by his Man Up followers.

Far North lawyer struck off for sharing child abuse images

Northland lawyer Vaughn Clement Hill was jailed in 2024 for possessing child sex abuse images....

Far North lawyer struck off for sharing child abuse images

A lawyer caught with explicit images of children that he shared on social media has been banned from practising again, a move he did not challenge at a disciplinary hearing this week.

Rollout of national transport ticketing system delayed

Timaru's MyWay transport system uses mini buses which residents can book, instead of using...

Rollout of national transport ticketing system delayed

The rollout of the transport agency's billion-dollar-plus national ticketing system continues to hit snags.

One critical after Christchurch speedway crash

One person was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition following a crash at Ruapuna Speedway last night.

'Should I do it?': Chch teen threatened baby with kitchen knife

'Should I do it?': Chch teen threatened baby with kitchen knife

A teen who was arguing with a woman on a Snapchat call held a 30-centimetre kitchen knife between his cell phone and a five-month-old baby before asking her mother, “Should I do it?”.

Destiny Church disrupts Pride parade

Protesters at the Wellington Pride Parade. Photo: RNZ

Man Up protesters disrupt Wellington Pride parade

Dozens of protesters wearing Man Up t-shirts have met the start of the Wellington Pride parade, performing a haka.

Govt moves to speed up land acquisition

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

Govt moves to speed up land acquisition for public works

"Basically, as a country, we've accepted too many reasons to say no."

One dead after crash in Far North

One person is dead following a crash in the Far North late last night.

Nurses 'absolutely worn down' over ongoing shortages

Nurses 'absolutely worn down' over ongoing shortages

Christchurch Hospital is short 120 nurses, according to an internal system that is meant to gauge how many people are needed for safe staffing levels.

Govt plan 'a roadmap for expanding marine industry'

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

Govt plan 'a roadmap for expanding marine industry'

The government has announced a new plan which aims to develop the aquaculture industry and provide vital jobs in regional communities.

Greens call for visa-free travel for 'Pacific whānau'

The Green Party's Pacific Peoples spokesperson, Teanau Tuiono. Photo: RNZ

Greens call for visa-free travel for 'Pacific whānau'

New Zealand's Green Party is launching a petition asking the government to extend visa-free travel to visitors from Pacific Island nations.

NZ First targets 'woke' legislation it helped make law

NZ First leader Winston Peters: "The public service exists to serve New Zealanders - not to be a...

NZ First targets 'woke' legislation it helped make law

Government coalition partner NZ First wants to "remove woke 'DEI' regulations" from legislation that it helped put into place.

Cost to repair Chalice artwork 'ludicrous'

The Chalice artwork in Christchurch's Cathedral Square. Photo: Wikicommons

Cost to repair Chalice artwork 'ludicrous'

A Christchurch City Councillor has described the cost of restoring the Chalice artwork in Cathedral Square as ludicrous and wants an immediate halt to the project.

Gardening gloves used to transport school lunches

Te Puke Intermediate School says its school lunches were delivered so hot, containers have...

Gardening gloves used to transport school lunches

A Bay of Plenty deputy principal says school lunches are so hot when they arrive that staff have to wear rubber gardening gloves.

Deputy to step in after Goff sacked

Guergana Guermanoff with Phil Goff. Photo: Supplied / X / Phil Goff

Deputy to step in after Goff sacked

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed the deputy high commissioner will represent New Zealand in the UK, while Phil Goff prepares to return home.

Hipkins sets up new Labour 'economic team' in reshuffle

Hipkins sets up new Labour 'economic team' in reshuffle

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle, setting up a new "economic team".

Police stop referring people to Destiny Church programmes

Footage shared by Destiny Church's Brian Tamaki of the Te Atatū protest. Photo: Supplied / Facebook

Police stop referring people to Destiny Church programmes

Police have stopped referring people to Destiny Church's Man Up and Legacy programmes after members had disrupted a number of events at the Auckland Pride Festival.

Diplomat sacked: What was wrong with what Phil Goff said?

Phil Goff was caught out making comments, which others deemed unstatesmanlike, about US President...

Diplomat sacked: What was wrong with what Phil Goff said?

Explainer: The UK High Commissioner's case is not an example of the coalition looking to get rid of a Labour appointee, RNZ's Giles Dexter writes.

Taupō councillor quits after admitting drink-driving

Anna Park was first elected to Taupō District Council in 2010. Photo: supplied

Taupō councillor quits after admitting drink-driving

A Taupō District Councillor who admitted driving drunk a fourth time has resigned her seat.

Seymour apologises over school lunch that burnt child

There have been numerous complaints about the revamped lunch programme including these burnt ones...

Seymour apologises over school lunch that burnt child

The principal of a Gisborne school where a child received second degree burns from a school lunch provided under the government's school lunch programme says David Seymour called to apologise.

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