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![Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising
Three new Auckland outlets opened last year but another four are coming nationally soon.
![‘Crowning of Mary’ at St Anthony’s School, Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Crowning of Mary’ at St Anthony’s School, Whanganui
'We crown Mary to honour her because she is the mother of Jesus.'
![Missioner's late wife would be 'over the moon' about his King's Birthday Honour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Missioner's late wife would be 'over the moon' about his King's Birthday Honour
Joseph Huta said his late wife and children had been a 'huge support' during his career.
![Destiny Church disciple stood down amid sex abuse claims, police probe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Destiny Church disciple stood down amid sex abuse claims, police probe
Police have launched an investigation into the 'historical sexual assault allegations'.
![US minister revealed as sexual abuser attended sect’s NZ gatherings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
US minister revealed as sexual abuser attended sect’s NZ gatherings
Police investigate abuse within the group known as the Two by Twos or The Truth.
![Business Hub: new Naylor Love chief executive Bruno Goedeke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Business Hub: new Naylor Love chief executive Bruno Goedeke
'After a few weeks, we decided we needed to move' - Goedeke on coming to NZ.
![Jehovah’s Witnesses fail in latest bid to be excluded from abuse inquiry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jehovah’s Witnesses fail in latest bid to be excluded from abuse inquiry
The commission is now due to make its final report by June 26.
!['It plays on my mind': NZ church members allege abuse within sect probed by FBI](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It plays on my mind': NZ church members allege abuse within sect probed by FBI
The church has thousands of members in New Zealand.
![Christchurch’s new Catholic cathedral to be built on same site as last one](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch’s new Catholic cathedral to be built on same site as last one
The original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after quake damage.
![From rugby field to $350m retirement village: Summerset nears tryline](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From rugby field to $350m retirement village: Summerset nears tryline
Deposits taken on the first stage or 180 units amount to around $100m of sales.
![Gloriavale school warned Ministry of Education compliance plan not viable](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gloriavale school warned Ministry of Education compliance plan not viable
The plan was simply a list of actions, without timeframes or concrete details.
![‘Spiritual warfare’: Astrologer killed partner, daughter as eclipse drew near](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Spiritual warfare’: Astrologer killed partner, daughter as eclipse drew near
A violent mother called the impending solar eclipse 'the epitome of spiritual warfare'.
![Chip advert causes 'outrage'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chip advert causes 'outrage'
Outcry over ‘blasphemous’ and ‘offensive’ clip in which ‘Christ is reduced to a crisp’.
![Property Insider: Ngāti Whātua on iwi consultation; Waiheke marina bosses set sail; big hospital expansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Property Insider: Ngāti Whātua on iwi consultation; Waiheke marina bosses set sail; big hospital expansion
What does a hapū leader say about consultation? What next for Waiheke Marina chiefs?
![Prominent religious extremist beat parishioners, has prison sentence extended](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Prominent religious extremist beat parishioners, has prison sentence extended
He had thousands of followers before attempting to murder a fellow religious commentator.
![Brian Tamaki plans to sue councils over ratepayer-funded rainbow projects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brian Tamaki plans to sue councils over ratepayer-funded rainbow projects
A lawyer specialising in local government says Tamaki has little ground to stand on.
![Rainbow activist describes being 'cornered' and allegedly assaulted by Destiny Church members](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rainbow activist describes being 'cornered' and allegedly assaulted by Destiny Church members
The pride flag was raised after two rainbow crossings were painted out this week.
!['Mischief-making': Destiny Church denies assault claims after rainbow flag raised on tree](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Mischief-making': Destiny Church denies assault claims after rainbow flag raised on tree
The pride flag was raised after two rainbow crossings were painted out this week.
!['Hard to trust': How couple broke free from Gloriavale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Hard to trust': How couple broke free from Gloriavale
Rosie and Elijah Overcomer reveal how they escaped to a new life together.
![Opinion: When division threatens to engulf us, Easter calls us to embrace our enemies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: When division threatens to engulf us, Easter calls us to embrace our enemies
OPINION: The way we propagate peace or justice must not create a tit-for-tat cycle.
![Snap crackle stop: Sanitarium axing jobs as it discontinues iconic cereals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Snap crackle stop: Sanitarium axing jobs as it discontinues iconic cereals
The company is planning to streamline its product range.