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Teen’s journey from pack-rape to finding justice and healing

An Auckland teen is now living overseas, where she is rebuilding her life after enduring multiple...

Teen’s journey from pack-rape to finding justice and healing

During a time when life should have centred on having fun with friends and making plans for the future, one teen girl instead shouldered the weight of sexual trauma and the justice system.

Roads flooded, trees down in South as North swelters

A car left abandoned in floodwaters on Mt Aspiring Rd. Photo: QLDC

Roads flooded, trees down in South as North swelters

Strong winds around the South Island have brought down multiple trees and powerlines, causing road closures and travel delays.

Body found in Christchurch's red zone

Body found in Christchurch's red zone

Police are investigating after a body was found in Christchurch's red zone.

Escort used ruse to steal thousands from clients’ accounts

Escort used ruse to steal thousands from clients’ accounts

A woman working as an escort used a ruse to gain access to clients’ phones, then transferred thousands of dollars out of their bank accounts.

Pod of whales restrands at Farewell Spit

Volunteers working at Farewell Spit to try and keep the whales cool before they refloated on the...

Pod of whales restrands at Farewell Spit

The pod of 15 beached whales which were refloated at Farewell Spit, has restranded overnight.

Homicide inquiry after man fatally shot

Homicide inquiry after man fatally shot

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in the south Auckland suburb of Manurewa.

Extreme heat, heavy rain and strong wind all in mix for South

Several watches and warnings are in place. Photo: MetService screenshot

Extreme heat, heavy rain and strong wind all in mix for South

Parts of the South Island are set to swelter today, but some regions are also bracing for heavy wind and rain throughout the weekend.

Two dead and one missing in water incidents

Akaroa on Banks Peninsula. File photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Two dead and one missing in water incidents

Two people have died and a swimmer is missing in water incidents across the country on Saturday.

Manage My Health data could be used to breach bank accounts

Manage My Health insists it encrypted health data in its database and user passwords. Photo: RNZ

Manage My Health data could be used to breach bank accounts

An information technology expert warns the Manage My Health data breach may make victims vulnerable to bank account theft.

Noah, Isla top popular names list again

For the third year running, Noah was the most popular name for boys in New Zealand, with 244 babies being given the name in 2025.

Manage My Health patients still in dark over security breach

Manage My Health patients still in dark over security breach

Patients whose health records have been stolen in the Manage My Health ransomware attack are struggling to get any information.

Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike

A large fire at a business in Pakuranga in Auckland. Photo: EAST SKATE CLUB / SUPPLIED

Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike

A building in Auckland's Pakuranga was destroyed by a blaze in the midst of a firefighters' strike today.

Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland

A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a baby boy in Auckland.

Overgrown roundabout seen as crash risk and fire hazard

A busy Christchurch roundabout is used by more than 10,00 vehicles a day, but many motorists say its overgrown vegetation is a crash risk - and a fire hazard.

Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest

Graham Bloxham is arrested by police. Photo: RNZ

Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest

Three people, including former Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham, have been arrested at a Venezuela solidarity protest.

Signs and letters taken from national war memorial

Letters have been stolen from signage at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Photo: Supplied

Signs and letters taken from national war memorial

Damaged signs had been a gift from France to NZ representing the friendship forged between the nations after World War 1.

Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy

The Pharmacy Guild believes the change will ensuring more affordable access for patients to...

Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy

People will now only need to pay a $5 fee once for new 12-month prescriptions.

Hastings set to be hottest spot, more heat alerts issued

Hastings is in for a scorcher and could reach as high as 34°C, while heat alerts have been issued for parts of the North and South islands.

Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign

The most popular baby names of 2025 have been announced, with the previous year's monikers holding firm at the top.

Mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit

People tending to the whales at Farewell Spit yesterday. Photo: Supplied / Project Jonah

Mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit

Six pilot whales have died and 15 returned to the beach at Farewell Spit out of a pod of 55 that became stranded.

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