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Rainbow Storytime nationwide tour cancelled after threats of violence
Last month, protests by Destiny Church forced the cancellation of their Rainbow Storytime events in Hastings and Rotorua.

NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification
New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.

Man arrested after 20 reports of car tyres slashed in Porirua
A man has been charged after the incident.

Paul Goldsmith starts as new Media Minister replacing sacked Melissa Lee
The media industry is "under pressure", Paul Goldsmith says, but he plans to plot a path forward as he takes up the difficult role.

After-hours clinics on verge of collapse in some regions
Overworked GPs have signalled they can no longer provide cover or the funding falls short.

Venice residents protest as city begins tourist entry charge
Venice has become the first city in the world to introduce a charge for tourists - $9.

US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity
Donald Trump is the first former US president to be criminally prosecuted.

For Today: Waikato youths reach for the stars with Kiwi classics
A small town school production is reaching for the stars with For Today, a musical featuring iconic Kiwi songs from a golden era in New Zealand music.

Black Caps beat Pakistan, take 2-1 series lead
The Black Caps have scored a four run win over Pakistan in the fourth T20 cricket international in Lahore.

NRL: 'Emotional' win for kiwi Titans on Anzac Day
Former Warriors Erin Clark and Kieran Foran's return to Mt Smart was one to remember.

Loopholes will be exploited in new vape rules - experts
There is no doubt vape manufacturers will find and exploit loopholes in new regulations, say marketing experts.

Massive fire contained in Hawke's Bay overnight
Crews were able to get the fire under control in the early hours of the morning.

WADA to launch independent review into Chinese doping case
The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency says it will launch an independent review over its handling of a case that allowed 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance to avoid punishment.

Dame Valerie Adams hopes other sports follow athletics' prize money plan
World Athletics' decision to reward Olympic champions with cash prizes is a sign of progress and can spur other global sports federations to do the same for their athletes, New Zealand shot put great Dame Valerie Adams says.

What soldiers saw on the fringes of the Gallipoli battlefield
When our Gallipoli soldiers landed at the historically significant site they occasionally paused to admire the sunsets, birds and flowers; and to souvenir treasures.

Kiwi ingenuity shines as NZDF gets creative for Gallipoli Anzac Day ceremony
Described as a "fantastic representation", the NZDF contingent made do with a loaned cornet and resized uniforms after their luggage was lost in Dubai.

Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text
A note has been added to the page saying the redaction has been made "due to the peculiarities of the law".

More spending cuts needed to stablise government finances - economist
The government can't just rely on axing public sector jobs and has to do more to cut spending, says the chief economist at a free market think tank.

Is NZ bringing in 'Indonesian coal every month to keep the lights on'?
Analysis: Burning less coal to make electricity helped the country achieve its biggest drop in planet-heating gases since 1990, but the government still determined on coal.

Sustainable aviation fuel production could be in Marsden Point's future
The days of making fuel at the site of the former refinery may not yet be over.