Che Baker

Otago

Reporter at Stuff.co.nz

Reporter for @NZStuff, @SouthlandTimes and the Mirror newspapers based in Queenstown. Love the heat. Love the snow.

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2 months ago | stuff.co.nz | Che Baker
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Dec 16, 2024 | stuff.co.nz | Che Baker
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Dec 15, 2024 | stuff.co.nz | Che Baker
Security guards attacked at Invercargill courthouse

Dec 1, 2024 | thepress.co.nz | Che Baker

A 38-year-old man was arrested after two security guards were assaulted at the Invercargill District Court. One of the guards sustained facial injuries. A police spokesman said the incident happened about 12.20pm on Monday. The man has been charged with common assault, injuring with intent to injure, and resisting police, the spokesman said. The man appeared in court on Monday afternoon in relation to the charges and was remanded in custody to reappear on December 19.
Left or Right return to road test songs for 4th album

Dec 1, 2024 | thepress.co.nz | Che Baker

Southland favourites Left or Right are returning for a show in Invercargill this week, and don’t be surprised if you hear something new as they are road testing songs for their upcoming fourth album. Of the show to be held at the Southland Musicians Club on Friday, bass player Steve Marshall said, “we are always excited to come back to Waihōpai and perform, as the city has been so welcoming of us over the years and really supportive of our live shows.
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Nov 21, 2024 | stuff.co.nz | Che Baker
Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi takes to southern streets

Nov 11, 2024 | thepress.co.nz | Che Baker

Hundreds of people, including young students, have marched in Invercargill to protest a bill that seeks to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) set off from Cape Rēinga on Monday morning and is expected to reach Wellington next Tuesday. The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to Parliament last week and could have ramifications on the partnership between the Crown and Māori.
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Oct 10, 2024 | stuff.co.nz | Che Baker
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Oct 9, 2024 | stuff.co.nz | Che Baker
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Oct 1, 2024 | stuff.co.nz | Che Baker