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Paedophile has sentence extended as new victim comes forward

James Parker pleaded guilty in the Whangārei District Court on April 7 to new charges of sexual...

Paedophile has sentence extended as new victim comes forward

A convicted paedophile and former school deputy principal, who was on the verge of being released, has had his sentence upped after another victim came forward.

NZ pulls out of global coalition for phasing out fossil fuels

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the government's decision to repeal the ban on new...

NZ pulls out of global coalition for phasing out fossil fuels

By Eloise Gibson of RNZThe New Zealand government has quietly pulled out of an international coalition for phasing out fossil fuels.

UK to buy fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Getty Images

UK to buy fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons

Britain said it would buy a dozen F-35A fighter jets capable of firing tactical nuclear weapons in what it described as the biggest expansion of its nuclear deterrent in a generation.

Woman jailed for stealing more than $200k from charitable health trust

Woman jailed for stealing more than $200k from charitable health trust

A former accounts manager has been sentenced to more than two years prison in the Auckland District Court today for stealing more than $200,000 from a charitable health trust.

Prison fuel leak leaves surrounding properties unable to drink water

Prison fuel leak leaves surrounding properties unable to drink water

Twenty-three properties around Christchurch Men's Prison are unable to drink water from their private bores, a month after a fuel leak was discovered, Corrections has confirmed.

Kiwis in Israel not taking option to leave: MFAT

RNZAF C-130J Hercules Aircraft departs RNZAF Auckland Base for the Middle East. Photo: NZDF...

Kiwis in Israel not taking option to leave: MFAT

New Zealanders in Israel are not taking up the opportunity to leave, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

Free bus fares for kids axed

The days of a free ride for children on Otago buses are almost over.

Gang member found responsible for baton attack

An ex-Mongrel Mob member was beaten with a baton after two Black Power associates "rushed" him in...

Gang member found responsible for baton attack

An ex-Mongrel Mob member was lying on his bed when two Black Power associates entered his flat and he was smashed in the head with a truncheon over an alleged $25 cannabis debt.

Detective recounts 'unusual' actions of murder-accused

Julia DeLuney at Wellington High Court. Photo: RNZ

Detective recounts 'unusual' actions of murder-accused

A detective in 79-year-old Helen Gregory's death has told the court he thought it was strange that her daughter, Julia DeLuney, chose to drive back to Kāpiti and get her husband instead of calling an ambulance.

Health NZ interim CEO appointed to role full-time

Health NZ CEO Dr Dale Bramley. Photo: Supplied / Te Whatu Ora via RNZ

Health NZ interim CEO appointed to role full-time

Health NZ's interim chief executive Dr Dale Bramley has just been officially appointed to the top job for a three-year term.

NZ vaccination rate low among high income countries

Initial research shows being fully vaccinated with a booster shot is proving effective against...

NZ vaccination rate low among high income countries

Between 2010 and 2019, progress in increasing vaccinations stalled and even reversed in some countries, including in 21 of 36 high-income countries such as Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK...

Renewed calls to end colony-cage egg farms

There are renewed calls from animal rights advocates for an end to colony-cage egg farms.

National Infrastructure Plan sets vision for next 30 years

Chris Bishop said the First Home Grant was an "expensive and inefficient way to support first...

National Infrastructure Plan sets vision for next 30 years

The draft National Infrastructure Plan is challenging the government to "lift its game" on project planning, saying it has often been "short-term and reactive".

Disgraced teacher's victim suffered 'deep and long-lasting' effects

Disgraced teacher's victim suffered 'deep and long-lasting' effects

An ex-Dunedin high-school teacher has been sentenced to home detention after being convicted of his 26th indecency against former pupils.

Strikes didn't destroy Iran nuclear programme: intel report

A satellite image shows airstrike craters on the perimeter of the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Facility...

Strikes didn't destroy Iran nuclear programme: intel report

US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities did not destroy the Iranian nuclear programme and may have only set it back by months, according to an intelligence evaluation.

Skater attacks pedestrian with board after collision

Police respond to reports of a man assaulting a pedestrian with his skateboard. Photo: Gregor...

Skater attacks pedestrian with board after collision

A skateboarder allegedly assaulted a pedestrian with his board after knocking them over in central Dunedin, police say.

Should people on $200k be able to claim NZ Super?

Should people on $200k be able to claim NZ Super?

More than 9000 people aged over 65 earn over $200k a year, and another 33,000 earn $100k to $200k - and the Retirement Commissioner says it's fair to ask whether they should be able to claim NZ Super as well.