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Māori astronomy expert Rangi Mātāmua named New Zealander of the Year

The renowned professor beat the Topp Twins and Rugby World Cup winner Ruby Tui for the prestigious award.

Guy Pearce apologises after trans actors tweet

The Priscilla Queen of the Desert actor waded into the debate around non-trans actors playing trans characters in a now-deleted tweet.

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Posie Parker juice thrower says arrest warrant imminent

Eliana Rubashkyn said police arrived at her Auckland flat this morning and spoke to her flatmate.

Crime And Justice •Wed, Mar 29

'White cis men' - Marama Davidson grilled in Parliament

National and ACT MPs called on her to apologise for her comments blaming "white cis men" for violence.

Politics •Tue, Mar 28

Posie Parker tomato juice dousing was 'assault' - National

The party's police spokesman Mark Mitchell says the experience would have been "traumatic".

Politics •Tue, Mar 28

Luxon suggests Davidson apologise to white cis men for violence comments

Davidson has apologised to the prime minister but not publicly.

Politics •Tue, Mar 28

Davidson's comments not 'helpful' but context important - PM

The PM says his office contacted Davidson's about the issue.

Politics •Mon, Mar 27

Sole parents could see extra $20 in pocket if Govt bill passes

If passed, the bill would see child support collected by Inland Revenue passed on directly to eligible sole parents from July.

Politics •Mon, Mar 27

Hayley Holt opens up about her drinking alter-ego 'Arthur'

The TVNZ presenter has talked about an alcohol relapse after the stillbirth of her child.

Social Issues •Mon, Mar 27

Greens co-leader responds to criticism for blaming 'white cis men' for violence

Marama Davidson made the comments on Saturday.

Politics •Mon, Mar 27

Why karakia is more than just a tick box exercise

The use of karakia in public meetings has been making headlines recently.

Te Ao Maori •Mon, Mar 27

MPs weigh in on free speech debate following Posie Parker protests

Thousands of Aucklanders took to Albert Park on Saturday, protesting against the controversial speaker.

Politics •Mon, Mar 27

Trans-rights protesters take to Christchurch, Wellington streets

Today's demonstrations come a day after controversial anti-trans campaigner Posie Parker had to be escorted away before she could speak at her Auckland event.

Wellington •Sun, Mar 26

Deputy PM says she wouldn't have gone to Posie Parker counter-protest

Sepuloni and National's Erica Stanford said they didn't want to attract attention to Parker.

Politics •Sun, Mar 26

'Worst place' - Posie Parker leaves NZ after failed events

She left her rally at Albert Park in Auckland yesterday without speaking after being overwhelmed by thousands of heckling counter-protesters.

Social Issues •Sun, Mar 26

Posie Parker rally: Protester explains tomato juice throw

"I just dropped a litre of juice on her," she said.

Social Issues •Sat, Mar 25

Posie Parker's Wellington event reportedly cancelled

"Tomorrow's Let Women Speak gathering in Wellington has been cancelled," a media statement released this afternoon said.

Social Issues •Sat, Mar 25

Posie Parker rally: Thousands of protesters outnumber supporters

Protesters began to gather at around 11am, with around 2000 eventually showing up to make their voices heard.

Auckland •Sat, Mar 25

Posie Parker rally: Speech abandoned, Brian Tamaki rally derailed

An official counter-protest began at 11am this morning.

Social Issues •Sat, Mar 25

Why executions by firing squad may be coming back in the US

States have scrambled for alternatives to lethal injections after pharmaceutical companies barred the use of their drugs.

North America •Sat, Mar 25

Social Issues

Latest Stories

Māori astronomy expert Rangi Mātāmua named New Zealander of the Year

Guy Pearce apologises after trans actors tweet

Posie Parker juice thrower says arrest warrant imminent

'White cis men' - Marama Davidson grilled in Parliament

Posie Parker tomato juice dousing was 'assault' - National

Luxon suggests Davidson apologise to white cis men for violence comments

Davidson's comments not 'helpful' but context important - PM

Sole parents could see extra $20 in pocket if Govt bill passes

Hayley Holt opens up about her drinking alter-ego 'Arthur'

Greens co-leader responds to criticism for blaming 'white cis men' for violence

Why karakia is more than just a tick box exercise

MPs weigh in on free speech debate following Posie Parker protests

Trans-rights protesters take to Christchurch, Wellington streets

Deputy PM says she wouldn't have gone to Posie Parker counter-protest

'Worst place' - Posie Parker leaves NZ after failed events

Posie Parker rally: Protester explains tomato juice throw

Posie Parker's Wellington event reportedly cancelled

Posie Parker rally: Thousands of protesters outnumber supporters

Posie Parker rally: Speech abandoned, Brian Tamaki rally derailed

Why executions by firing squad may be coming back in the US

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