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Staff were attacked physically and verbally, it was an 'ugly situation', Auckland council's CEO says. Audio

Police say they are "actively investigating" the actions of the group associated with Destiny Church who protested a children's event at the Te Atatū library on Saturday.

Around 30 adults and young children had to be barricaded into a room in a library in West Auckland this afternoon, when a group linked to Destiny Church tried to drown out a Pride Festival Event.

Australian world music star Mitch Tambo and his wife Voice of Lele have released a duet and their take on the classic hit My Island Home. Video, Audio

It's a directive that Republicans say restores fairness but critics say tramples on the rights of a small minority of athletes.

Danny Karatea-Goddard celebrates the new year three times a year - on 1 January, Matariki and the Lunar New Year. Audio

Black Caps' batting star Rachin Ravindra opens up to discuss how meditation helps keep him calm on and off the field and why he's grateful his dad is his toughest critic. Audio

"It's bullying and making a mockery out of First Nations people," a cousin of the man says.

Trump's order will "lead to mental health crises or worse for tens of thousands of Americans", one official said.

Winston Peters and Shane Jones' comments during a debate raise "huge red flags" for the community, leaders say. Audio

Organisers say politicians are still welcome to attend the February event.

"I immediately lifted my shoulders and held myself up. I am a better person for having it." It took 59 years for Rob Tai (Whakatōhea, Te Whānau a Apanui) to...