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'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexually abusing girls

Manase Uaisele was sentenced in the Napier District Court to five years and four months in prison...

'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexually abusing girls

Police are open to receiving further complaints about a former teacher aide, described by a victim as a “sick and dangerous man”, who has been jailed for sexual offending against young girls.

Tyres recycled into NZ’s first rubber road

The Selwyn District Council laid the country’s first full rubber road surface on Friday. Photo: SDC

Tyres recycled into NZ’s first rubber road

The first full rubber road surface in New Zealand has been laid in Canterbury.

Petrol pumps run dry amid panic buying

Petrol pumps run dry amid panic buying

Extra demand on Gull's discount day has left some of its petrol stations running low on fuel.

US hitman allegedly flew into NZ to carry out murder

Auckland courier driverTuipulotu Vi was shot and killed in 2024. Photo: Facebook /...

US hitman allegedly flew into NZ to carry out murder

A US national is accused of flying into New Zealand to carry out a murder at the request of an organised criminal group before flying back home.

SH1 crash claims fourth victim

Four people have now died after a crash between a car and a campervan on State Highway 1 south of Blenheim last month.

Stockpile of dangerous acid caused Christchurch street evacuation

The evacuation of a Christchurch street on Thursday is understood to have been caused by an old store of picric acid inside a business.

Mosque killings: Fears hate on the rise again

An armed police officer guarding Al Noor Mosque in 2019. Photo: Getty Images

Mosque killings: Fears hate on the rise again

As Muslims in Christchurch prepare to mark seven years since 51 people were murdered while worshipping at two mosques in the city, there are fears hate is again on the rise.

Far from home and fearing for her family's safety

An Iranian flag in the rubble of a Tehran police station. Photo: Getty Images

Far from home and fearing for her family's safety

Farah keeps her phone nearby with the ringtone turned up at all hours, waiting for the rare calls that might come from her family in Iran.

Wellington boy found to have scurvy

A 5-year-old NZ boy who lived on a diet of chicken and biscuits has been diagnosed with the rare disease scurvy.

Health NZ knew risks of IT job cuts, documents reveal

Health NZ knew risks of IT job cuts, documents reveal

Health NZ knew cutting data and digital staff would increase risks to patient care and hospital resilience, and require one-off investment to mitigate, a document shows.

Woman bit victim and 'growled like a dog'

Woman bit victim and 'growled like a dog'

A young woman bit a stranger’s arm and "growled like a dog" while remaining latched on for about 10 seconds during a street attack.

Several MPs suffer fall in new initial Green Party list

Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chloe Swarbrick. Photo: Getty Images

Several MPs suffer fall in new initial Green Party list

Some current Green Party MPs risk losing their seats following the publication of the party's initial candidate list for the election.

Cordons lifted as 'high-risk explosive' made safe in Christchurch

The police cordon at Sheffield Crescent in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ/Anna Sargent

Cordons lifted as 'high-risk explosive' made safe in Christchurch

Cordons have been lifted after following reports of a concerning substance in Christchurch this afternoon.

Pre-school vandalised for fourth time in a month

Christchurch's Papanui Preschool and Nursey has been targeted several times over the past few...

Pre-school vandalised for fourth time in a month

A Christchurch pre-school has been trashed with a fire extinguisher sprayed around its nursery, manager Kristal Heath says.

Four govt targets still at risk of not being met

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

Four govt targets still at risk of not being met

Four of the government's nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows.

Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash

Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash

Air New Zealand has cancelled 19 flights due to an ash cloud coming from Whakaari/White Island in the Bay of Plenty.

Man guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury dad

Michael Scott Rodger. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon

Man guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury dad

A man has been found guilty of murdering Canterbury father of three Richard Leman, whose dismembered body was found in the boot of his own car.

Teacher censured over sex questions to students

A teacher asked students inappropriate questions, including "how long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?", as a way to wind the students down before bedtime.

Woman killed in Auckland cafe car crash mourned

Sarah Clark died on Wednesday. Photo: Windsor Park Baptist Church / supplied

Woman killed in Auckland cafe car crash mourned

A woman who was killed after a car crashed into an Auckland cafe is being remembered for her faith, friendship and care she showed others.

Under-threat campsite gets last-minute reprieve

The Mt Somers Domain Campground. Photo: Supplied via LDR

Under-threat campsite gets last-minute reprieve

A "quintessential Kiwi" campground in Canterbury has been saved, for now, after an outcry over a proposal to permanently close its powered sites, shower facilities, and kitchen.

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