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Brian Tamaki says he instructed Destiny Church group to storm library hosting kids' event.
Letters: Rugby’s decline and the rise of the beautiful game
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Editorial: Destiny’s rainbow protests not fit for a tolerant, liberal society
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A 16-year-old girl attending a sports event was assaulted during the vicious melee.
'Not good enough': Politicians, police condemn Destiny Church, criminal investigation under way
'Leave your bigotry and intolerance elsewhere.'
Mongrel Mob mum’s year on the run: Woman absconded to avoid sitting beside daughter at murder trial
She was granted compassionate bail to attend a funeral but never returned.
Two people seriously injured in South Auckland dog attack
The council says there is no risk to the wider public but they will be investigating.
Watch: Streaker stops play in Chiefs' win over Blues
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Demons of speed battle in the Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix
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High-octane Aussie punks' delivered a sexy, sweaty show with no room for 'dumb c***s'.
Travel company to stump up $140k for unlawful pay cuts during the pandemic
Employee's wages were cut twice during the pandemic without his written consent.
Luxon says Destiny protest went ‘too far’ as Brian Tamaki confirms he gave orders
Topp Twins issue rallying cry to rainbow community: 'We will not be intimidated.'
One person dead following single-vehicle crash in Auckland
Emergency services were called around 4:30am.
‘Remain vigilant’: Rainbow community defiant against violent protests
Destiny Church groups stormed children's event yesterday, blocked Rainbow Parade.
Shane Te Pou: A weak PM, a faltering economy and coalition partners off the leash
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‘Lazy, sloppy, negligent’: Couple slams council over disputed home assessment
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Griffin’s new Chocolate Sultana Pastie – an ‘amorphous lump’ or ‘a fresh take’?
Obsolete equipment forced Griffin's to change the recipe for the enduring biscuit.
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Head Hunters sentenced for gang tax demands at ‘love motel’
$1500 a week in gang tax was demanded.
Auckland Rainbow Parade: Destiny Church members disrupt march, perform haka
The group went through barricades despite a large police presence.
Auckland FC increase lead and earn revenge over Western United
This is the kind of result that will be savoured and mean so much to leaders.
Hells Angels boss jailed for 25 years as Kiwi pair on run for 400kg cocaine plot
Hells Angel and meth cook escaped from Romania after DEA sting and are still fugitives.
Chiefs stymie Blues in grand final rematch
The Chiefs kept the Blues scoreless in the second half on their way to the win.
Chiefs earn revenge over Blues in final rematch
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Destiny Church block Auckland's Rainbow Parade
A group wearing Man Up T-shirts block Ponsonby Rd, holding up the parade as they performed a haka. Video / Supplied