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Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher

The woman challenged her conviction, saying she wanted to become a teacher. Photo: ODT files

Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher

An 18-year-old woman who had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old relative, “akin to that of aunt and nephew”, wanted her conviction thrown out so she could become a teacher.

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Motivated to uphold choir’s reputation for achievement

New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir members (from left) John McGlashan College tenor Tim...

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Motivated to uphold choir’s reputation for achievement

Joseph Kelly reckons singing in one of the world’s best choirs can be ‘‘pretty hardcore’’ sometimes.

'Unexplained' Christchurch death investigated

Police are investigating an 'unexplained death' in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

'Unexplained' Christchurch death investigated

Police are investigating a sudden death in Christchurch.

Tree protest against coal mine expansion

Dunedin members of Climate Liberation Aotearoa protested yesterday in support of action to protect the Denniston Plateau from the expansion of the Stockton coal mine.

Marketing practices linked to harm: study

Marketing practices linked to harm: study

Marketing's role in amplifying consumption of harmful products like tobacco, alcohol, gambling and ultra-processed food has become ‘‘impossible to ignore’’.

Jacinda Ardern documentary nominated for two Emmys

Jacinda Ardern attends the Jacinda Ardern "Prime Minister" London Premiere at the Curzon Mayfair...

Jacinda Ardern documentary nominated for two Emmys

A documentary about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been nominated for two Emmy awards.

14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners

Those who spoke to RNZ painted a grim picture of life on the outside after leaving prison. Photo:...

14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners

The coroner's office says 14 people died in suspected suicides, after their release from prison over the past three years.

Mother guilty of ill-treating child during medical treatment

Mother guilty of ill-treating child during medical treatment

A mother accused of ill-treating her child during medical treatment has been found guilty on all seven charges.

Tourists behaving badly at Tekapo's famous church

Tourists behaving badly at Tekapo's famous church

Plans are under way to protect Tekapo’s famous Church of the Good Shepherd from bad parking, damage and visitors using the “bushes as toilets’’.

Magistrate unimpressed as former sportsman skips court

Magistrate unimpressed as former sportsman skips court

A community magistrate was unimpressed when a former international sports star failed to turn up to court today to face a charge of obstructing police.

Investigation into Christchurch assaults

Investigation into Christchurch assaults

Police investigating two alleged assaults in Christchurch are seeking information from the public.

Oil price fall unlikely to bring motorists quick relief

AA's petrol price spokesperson said there would need to be a more sustained move to end the...

Oil price fall unlikely to bring motorists quick relief

Oil prices have fallen sharply on news of a potential ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz - but will drivers get any relief at the petrol pump?

Why young men are flocking to the Catholic Church

Helaman Hatcher at his Catholic baptism at Easter in 2024. Photo: Supplied

Why young men are flocking to the Catholic Church

After years of declining church membership, something strange is happening in Christchurch - young men are returning to the Catholic Church.

Alleged fuel thief caught with battery-operated siphoning pump

A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court today after he was caught attempting to steal fuel from vehicles in Christchurch.

Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%

Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%

The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has held its benchmark official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25 percent, as it forecast inflation to break above 4 percent but said it did not want to hurt the economic recovery.