Jailed for sex with girl now pregnant
A 32-year-old man who had unprotected sex with a 12-year-old girl, now pregnant, has been jailed.
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Tsunami threat extended for second night
Tsunami threat extended for second night
Updated 8.40 pm
Emergency authorities have extended a tsunami activity threat for NZ for a second night, following a giant quake near Russia.
Dogs allowed on Canterbury buses - but is it workable?
Dogs allowed on Canterbury buses - but is it workable?
A last-minute rule change to allow some dogs on buses has left Environment Canterbury staff scrambling to make it workable.
FBI opening standalone base in Wellington
FBI opening standalone base in Wellington
The FBI will be setting up a permanent office in New Zealand's capital, after the director Kash Patel met with several ministers, the heads of the police and New Zealand's spy agencies.
Fake vet fined after doctored documents discovered
Fake vet fined after doctored documents discovered
A man who tried to fake university documents to become a veterinarian in New Zealand has been convicted and fined.
Oil and gas exploration ban repeal passes final reading
Oil and gas exploration ban repeal passes final reading
By Russell Palmer of RNZ The government's repeal of the 2018 oil and gas exploration ban has passed its final reading in Parliament.
Te Pāti Māori takes court action over electoral roll concerns
Te Pāti Māori takes court action over electoral roll concerns
Te Pāti Māori says it has filed urgent proceedings in the High Court over reports people have been removed from the electoral roll or shifted off the Māori roll.
Meningococcal vaccine funding for all children under five
Meningococcal vaccine funding for all children under five
Thousands more children will be offered free protection against potentially deadly meningococcal B as Pharmac has decided to expand eligibility for the vaccine.
NZ 'lagging behind' on Palestinian statehood: Clark
NZ 'lagging behind' on Palestinian statehood: Clark
New Zealand is lagging behind the rest of the world through its failure to recognise Palestinian statehood, former prime minister Helen Clark says.
Woman in court after baby's body found in bin
Woman in court after baby's body found in Auckland bin
A woman charged after a baby's body was found in an Auckland bin earlier this month has appeared in court for the first time.
'100% we got it right': Minister on tsunami alerts
'100% we got it right': Minister on tsunami alerts
The Emergency Management Minister says efforts will be made to solve glitches with the country's tsunami warnings.
Seal spotted feasting on eels 10km inland
Seal spotted feasting on eels 10km inland
After heavy rainfall in Coromandel, a family have spotted a seal in floodwaters on their farm, catching eels.
Vehicles stolen after NZTA database breach
Vehicles stolen after NZTA database breach
A privacy breach of an NZ Transport Agency database is suspected to have resulted in at least 13 vehicles being targeted for theft.
What's going on with tsunami phone alerts?
What's going on with tsunami phone alerts?
Many NZers were woken up by an emergency mobile alert sent out at 6.30am today but for some, the alerts have either come repeatedly or not at all.
Over 5000 shoplifting complaints not investigated
Thousands of shoplifting complaints not investigated across NZ
More than 5000 complaints of shoplifting below $500 were not forwarded for investigation while a controversial police directive was in place, documents released to RNZ reveal.
White supremacist making Christchurch mayoral bid
White supremacist Philip Arps making Christchurch mayoral bid
White supremacist Philip Arps is making a bid for the Christchurch mayoralty.
Lotto 2503
Lotto 2503
Results from last night's Lotto draw
Jackson accuses govt of rigging next election
Jackson accuses govt of rigging next election
Labour MP Willie Jackson has accused the government of trying to rig next year's election through its move to block people from being able to enrol for 12 days before voting day.
Rugby supporter dies after assault outside club
Rugby supporter dies after assault outside club
A New Plymouth man assaulted outside a local rugby club at the weekend has died.
Surge warning for entire NZ coast
Surge warning for entire NZ coast
All NZ coastal areas are covered by a warning of tsunami activity following Russia's powerful quake. People are warned not to be complacent and to stay away from coastlines until alerts are lifted.