It's the second High Court action taken against the Coalition Government's policies affecting Māori.
Pōneke Anti-Fascist Coalition and Queer Endurance in Defiance were protesting across the road from the Tākina convention centre.
A 34-year-old man faces charges including abducting a child, aggravated assault, and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
Heavy snow could disrupt travel plans, and damage trees and powerlines.
It's the third price hike in two years.
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Associate Education Minister David Seymour cut the lunch budget per meal from $8.62 to $3.
A witness says the golf shop had been vacant since the middle of last year.
Joanna Hockham tried to use the Ministry of Health's bra subsidy but wasn't happy with her treatment from Ballantynes.
But researchers say the number of melanoma cases are still on the rise.
The pond at Victoria Park has revealed the wasteful habits of the Taranaki town.
A new Waitangi Tribunal report says the Crown has failed to protect Māori rights and interests in local government.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Michael Smith, 34, believed to be in Taranaki.
His tenure has been characterised by restructurings, unsuccessful ventures, asset writedowns and erratic earnings.
Although the reduction in funding was less than expected, it may still spell the demise of the Auckland-Waikato service.
Heavy snow watches and road snowfall warnings have been issued for the south.
But the real figure could be even higher.
"It could have easily ended with this person dying," said Dr Rita Yang, the only surgeon who performs genital gender affirmation operations in New Zealand.
The man and his company allegedly generated $11,125,500 in just over a year through illicit lotteries.
A girl as young as 10 years old was with the group.