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A Christchurch doctor found not guilty two decades ago - has been branded online as a rapist, convicted paedophile and registered sex offender

21 January 2026

A Christchurch doctor found not guilty two decades ago - has been branded online as a rapist, convicted paedophile and registered sex offender

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Europe has five options for responding to Trump’s Greenland threats. None of them look good
	21 Jan: The UK and Europe need a new strategy.... more

Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately
	21 Jan: Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately... more

AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research
	21 Jan: While AI can streamline certain parts of the scientific process, a philosopher argues that it cannot replace human expertise and collaboration.... more

Auckland police have arrested three youths following reports of a stabbing, outside a hobby store in Newmarket
	21 Jan: Auckland police have arrested three youths following reports of a stabbing, outside a hobby store in Newmarket... more

How NZ can survive – and even thrive – in Trump’s new world of great-power rivalry
	21 Jan: NZ is already successfully managing strong relationships with China and the US. By building on its Pacific influence, it can chart a carefully non-aligned course.... more

4 shark bites in 48 hours: how what we do on land may shape shark behaviour
	21 Jan: Recent shark attacks may be linked less to shark behaviour – and more to the pollutants, pesticides and parasites humans send into the ocean.... more

Valentino shaped the runway – and the red carpet – for 60 years
	21 Jan: The Italian fashion powerhouse Valentino has died at 93.... more

The Warriors first NRL match at the new One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch has sold out, five months in advance
	21 Jan: The Warriors first NRL match at the new One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch has sold out, five months in advance... more

A State of Emergency remains on the cards for other parts of Northland - after being declared for a week in Whangarei district - already pelted with heavy rain
	20 Jan: A State of Emergency remains on the cards for other parts of Northland - after being declared for a week in Whangarei district - already pelted with heavy rain... more

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Today's News

Law and Order:
A Christchurch doctor found not guilty two decades ago - has been branded online as a rapist, convicted paedophile and registered sex offender 11:57

Soccer:
To round seven of European Champions League football.. 11:57

International:
Brooklyn Beckham has cut ties with his famous parents. What can we learn from it? 11:47

Entertainment:
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are "done romantically" 11:40

Cricket:
Brendon McCullum's future as England cricket coach remains uncertain beyond next month's T20 World Cup in the wake of the 4-1 Ashes loss to Australia 11:17

National:
Europe has five options for responding to Trump’s Greenland threats. None of them look good 11:17

Politics:
Samoa's prime minister proposes ban on non-Christian faiths after vowing 'God-centred' leadership 11:17

Entertainment:
John Mellencamp wants his daughter Teddi Mellencamp to "move back to Indiana" amid her battle with stage four melanoma 11:10

Politics:
A suggestion MPs are waiting until they're certain - before broaching potential resignations 11:07

Environment:
Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately 10:47

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