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Carl Hayman sentenced for 'psychological abuse'

Former Highlander and All Black Carl Hayman. File photo: Getty Images

Carl Hayman sentenced for 'psychological abuse'

A former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of nude images can now be named as ex-All Black prop Carl Hayman.

Govt confirms plan to dismantle Te Pūkenga

The government has confirmed its plan for breaking up the national institute of technology and re-establishing independent polytechnics.

Under-18s barred from Laneway Festival

Tickets have already been sold to music fans aged 16 and 17, but an application to admit younger...

'Truly sorry': Under-18s barred from Laneway Festival

Auckland's Laneway Festival has been forced to cancel entry to under-18s at its 2025 event, despite already selling tickets to people aged 16 and 17.

Firies save rabbit, baby hawk from flames

A sooty rabbit and distressed baby hawk were rescued from the approaching flames of a large scrub fire near Christchurch.

Access to Tāne Mahuta restored

Tāne Mahuta in Northland's Waipoua Forest. Photo: RNZ

Access to Tāne Mahuta restored

Access to the world's biggest kauri is set to be restored after an almost three-month project to upgrade visitor infrastructure and protect the tree from a deadly pathogen.

Four dead in horror day on South Island roads

St John personnel remove an injured patient from the scene.

Four dead in horror day on South Island roads

It's been a tragic lead-in to Christmas on South Island roads, with four people killed in crashes yesterday.

New figures show economy worse

The retail and hospitality sectors are hoping to hear the ringing of tills over the festive...

New figures show economy worse

The economy was in a deeper-than-expected recession in the middle of the year, many sectors undergoing widespread contraction.

Kāhu takes long flight south to Otago

A kāhu flew from Waikato to Otago. Photo: Getty Images

Kāhu takes long flight south to Otago

A kāhu has been tracked travelling 1600km between Waikato and Otago in less than two weeks.

Peters has a dig, Waititi sings

MPs end year: Peters has a dig, Waititi breaks into song

"Have a good Christmas, 'cos you'll need it sunshine", Winston Peters said in a rowdy debate in the House, while Rawiri Waititi criticised the coalition to the tune of Winter Wonderland.

Luxon will not attend Waitangi

Luxon will not attend Waitangi

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will not attend Waitangi at all next year.

Mufti cops stopping pub patrons in anti-drink-drive move

Mufti cops stopping pub patrons in anti-drink-drive move

Suspected drink-drivers leaving Canterbury hotel car parks are being followed and then pulled over by police in unmarked vehicles.

Paua poachers dobbed in over phone

Paua poachers dobbed in over phone

A group of people who took 460 paua from a closed area on the Canterbury coast were caught by fishery officers last week.

Vanuatu quake: NZ Hercules diversion 'embarrassing'

By Felix Walton of RNZ The former Minister of Defence says delays to critical humanitarian flights to Vanuatu are embarrassing for New Zealand.

Otago punter wins big before Christmas

Ho ho ho! Otago punter wins $5 million

It will be a very merry Christmas for an Otago punter after they won $5 million in last night's Lotto Powerball First Division draw.

Vaccinations against meningococcal disease urged

Vaccinations against meningococcal disease urged

Students heading to university and boarding schools next year are advised to get vaccinated against the life-threatening meningococcal disease.

Prolific artist Mark Braunias dies

Artist Mark Braunias, right, in front of one of his paintings with art collector Chris Parkin....

Prolific artist Mark Braunias dies

The award-winning former Canterbury University abstract artist Mark Braunias has died aged 69.

Vehicle fire spreads to Christchurch house

Vehicle fire spreads to Christchurch house

A vehicle fire has spread to a house in Christchurch this afternoon.

Man arrested with firearm

A man has been arrested and a loaded firearm seized after he evaded police in Christchurch.

Audi driver escapes spectacular crash

An accident at the Hamilton Radiology carpark left the car resting on its side. Photo: RNZ /...

Audi driver escapes spectacular crash

The driver of an Audi A3 escaped a spectacular crash largely unscathed after the car went up a bank, through a metal fence and crashed into a parked car, before finally coming to a halt on its side.

'Hitch-hiking' python found in Auckland

A live python found in an industrial estate was likely a "lone hitch-hiker", Biosecurity New Zealand says.

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