Mike Tyson's second application for a visa to visit New Zealand has been rejected, and the Maori leader who sponsored it blames the Prime Minister.

The head of Rape Prevention Education has received a sexually threatening email from a Mike Tyson supporter due to her public opposition to the former boxer's visit.

NZ's best amateur boxers are fighting for national titles this week at Destiny Church's Mt Wellington base - a venue Bishop Brian Tamaki understands may be seen as odd.

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