Due to the live nature of Tonight, we apologise for the lack of captions for some items. The captain and navigational officer of the ill-fated cargo ship Rena are jailed for seven months. Bill English tells the unemployed to go to Christchurch, while protesters tell the government what they think about his budget. And it's filled our TV screens for 20 years now. A walk down memory lane for Shorty Street. You're not in Guatemala now, Dr Ropata. They got it horribly wrong, and then they lied. But now, the captain and the navigational officer of the Rena have been sentenced to seven months' jail. And tonight we can finally reveal their identities. Both men had earlier pleaded guilty over the grounding which sparked NZ's worst environmental disaster. Here's Kim Vinnell. The men responsible for NZ's worst environmental disaster were silent as they walked into court. Have you got anything you'd like to say about those charges in the sentencing today? Excuse me, sir, have you got something to say before the sentencing? We have nothing to say. We'll say it in court. But inside, Mauro Balommaga and Leonil Relon couldn't escape the people their actions hurt most. The intial shock and horror from communities at the extent of the oil washing up on our shores was devastating. And to this day we are still at the whim of the vessel. The Crown spared no detail of the pair's failures. The actions or lack of actions on the part of both defendants reveal a theme of fundamental incompetence. Rena's navigation officer, it says, cut every possible corner and never plotted the vessel's actual location. And when Astrolabe Reef did show up on the Rena's radar, the captain assumed it was either a small vessel or a false reading. Then after ordering a quick lookout, he asked for more speed. About three minutes later after saying that, we have the captain standing up saying, 'What was that? 'Put it on manual. Shit, shit. Chief, Chief, what happened? Stand up. Stand up. What happened?' At that point, they've hit the reef. After the grounding, the pair changed navigation charts and lied to investigators for more than a month until a forensic examination of the Rena's GPS showed it had been tampered with. The Crown says that was planned. The defence disagreed. It was just a hopeless case of a cover-up. It was never ever going to work, because it was done in a situation that was being recorded. Defence lawyers for the two men argued they should be given home detention, but the sentencing judge said given the gravity of the offending imprisonment was the only option. While they've been sentenced to seven months in prison each, being foreign nationals under NZ law, they could be out in three and a half months. There is simply no precedent for the level of ecological disaster that occurred here. Maritime NZ says it's learnt from this disaster. We've never had an incident like this before. We will be better prepared next time. And the Rena's owners had this to say in a statement. Empty words for a community still haunted by the actions of two men cutting corners in NZ waters. Kim Vinnell, ONE News. If you can't find a job, the message from the Finance Minister is move to Christchurch. Bill English is being criticised for not doing enough for the unemployed. Corin Dann's been looking at the Government's post-budget strategy. While the Budget may be light on sweeteners this year, it was still a hit, according to Mr English, especially with those who read it on their smartphones. Yesterday it was NZ's number one most-popular app, along with other fantasy games. (LAUGHS) But it's the Budget's rosy job-growth predictions that opposition parties say are the fantasy. Their forecast was 170,000 new jobs last year, and now they've downsized that forecast to 150,000, and my bet is that next year it will be downsized again. Bill English accepts it's tough for frustrated jobseekers trying to put bread on the table, but he is offering a new solution. For some of them it's going to need a shift to Christchurch, because that's the place where there is going to be a shortage of skills, shortage of people and a lot of jobs. So you would encourage people to consider moving to Christchurch if they can't find work? Yes, I think they should think about it. But job seekers we spoke to in Wellington weren't keen on the idea. Who's going to look after my kids while I'm at work? Grandparents are here. The people that look after my kids are here. How can they go down there and leave their families up here? I'd rather stay local. But is Christchurch even ready for a new influx of workers? It is premature. I get calls from Ireland quite a lot, actually, people that are looking to come and, you know, help me out, but I'm always telling them it's a bit early. There's little doubt Christchurch will need more workers when the CBD rebuild starts proper. But when that is exactly is still far from clear. The fallout from the so-called zero budget continues, with police arresting two men during another rowdy protest against cuts and reforms. Almost 100 people tried to get into an Auckland hotel to disrupt the Prime Minister's post-budget speech to a group of businessmen. Amy Kelley was there. INDISTINCT SHOUTING They're calling it class warfare. ALL CHANT: Stop the war on the poor! A small but determined group, including two of the so-called Urewera four,... I'm just here to support the kaupapa. ...trying to stop business people getting into one of Auckland's flashest hotels... You trying to get through? Shame! ...for a post-budget briefing from the Prime Minister. This budget is basically an attack on the working class, on the beneficiaries, on the poor, on students, on children. It's squeezing money out of people who don't have it. You're one of the elite that's screwing over the poor of this country. You're one of the evil National Party people who's screwing over the poor and vulnerable so you can get richer! You don't even know me. So you can get richer! Their signs and slogans make their point quite clear. These people are angry about Budget changes they say will make things even harder for those on a low income or benefit. What we need are jobs. We don't need beneficiaries harassed, to go out for work that doesn't exist. Protesters made several attempts to break through police lines. Two men were arrested. Inside, the Prime Minister defended the government's record. We have maintained working for families, interest-free student loans. We've insulated hundreds of thousands of homes; we've doubled the amount of money going to rheumatic fever. I mean, I don't think by any measure, people can seriously say this isn't a government that's really trying to help all sectors of the community. But protesters aren't convinced. We expect to see a lot more of these kind of actions in the months ahead. Amy Kelley, ONE News. And the sting in the budget also has some people in one of the country's most deprived communities concerned about the future of its young people. The residents of Ratavine, in Manurewa, about 20 minutes from central Auckland, are rallying to put food on the table and lower the crime rate during tough times. Lisa Owen was there today to hear their concerns. There's a lot of our children out there that are suffering. John Key, you need to put yourself in other people's shoes. (SNIFFS) In just a few minutes, Tanichar Lagataua went from making scones to pouring her heart out. She doesn't think the government's too interested in her or her family. The reason why we are having a lot of crime is not because of the parents,... it is because there is not enough out there for our youth. But in Rata Vine, they're not waiting to be helped ` they're working on the ingredients for a better community,... Just tip your flour into your cup. ...offering practical solutions at this community house, including cooking classes. Today's lesson is how to make a batch of scones for $1.50. At least we know that they are not going to go hungry. Tanichar feeds a family of five on $150 a week; around $20 a day. No, you can't live on $20 a day. That's why anyone in the suburb can help themselves from the veggie patch that's tended by volunteers. And all we're asking here is that they pull a few weeds out. That's all it is gonna cost them. Students from the local high school are helping plant fruit trees that will grow up with the neighbourhood. But for now they're worried that income from after-school jobs will be taxed. If your parents aren't as wealthy as others, it's hard to afford books and uniforms and other equipment for your sports games and stuff. Volunteers patrol Rata Vine four hours a night, reporting any problems. Police say a closer-knit community has significantly reduced crime. The suburb's reputation hasn't always been good, and the residents know it. It's about working together as one, and if there is crap, get it out. At Rata Vine Community House, they say they're sowing small seeds to grow big dreams. It's wonderful to have a community like this come together, because it feels like a family, and family is one of the tightest things in life that you need. Lisa Owen, ONE News. No injuries or damage have been reported after another significant aftershock rattled Christchurch this afternoon. The magnitude 5.2 tremor was centred 10km east of the city, 11km underground. It was followed 15 minutes later by a smaller 3.1 shake. Demolition workers were evacuated from the city as a precautionary measure. So, the Red Zone's been closed down. Engineers are going round at the moment, um, checking out all the indicator buildings. Those checks will continue over the weekend as it's suspected some already weakened buildings may have suffered further damage. The quake is the first to register greater than magnitude five since January. One of Christchurch's oldest chapels is going home, back to its original site in Lyttelton. St Saviour's Chapel was becoming too small for the growing Cathedral Grammar School, so they're gifting it to the Lyttelton Parish, which lost its only church in last year's earthquakes. It will be the second time the chapel has made the trip over the Port Hills. It was resited into Christchurch in 1976. To say that they are being given something because others who live a distance away recognise their need for a house of God, a place of worship, uh, is wonderful. The chapel is not without notoriety. It's where Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his team prayed before leaving on their tragic expedition to Antarctica in 1911. The education ministry's being labelled 'barbaric' for rejecting financial aid for children with a special hearing disorder. It's claimed hundreds with the condition are affected by the ruling. Renee Graham with this report. Lachlan MacGregor (10) has a hearing impairment. When he listens, the sound is scrambled. It's called an auditory processing disorder, so he uses this special device to understand what's going on. Before he was not finishing his work, struggling to know what to do. So for him academically, it's been great. It's a hearing aid that picks up sound from a microphone and transmitter worn by the teacher. The device cost the MacGregors nearly $5000. They say the Education Ministry turned down a request for financial help, because Lachlan didn't meet their criteria. The ministry need to recognise auditory processing disorder as a hearing impairment. But the Education Ministry says it does recognise the disorder and provides funding, but only on a case-by-case basis. We do fund equipment to students that have that disorder. But we need to be certain that it is impacting on the child's learning. The ministry says 32 students received funding in the last six months, but the Foundation for the Deaf says that isn't good enough. It says 300 children with the disorder started school this year alone. If you have a child who's diagnosed as having a form of functional deafness, such as auditory processing disorder, and you decline to give them the necessary hearing aids and microphones, then what you're doing is actually quite barbaric. The Education Ministry admits it has limited resources. It's not a home run if you get this equipment, because it does focus on the teacher's voice and a lot of the learning in the classroom does come from peers. ONE News approached the Education Minister for comment, and she declined. but following our inquiries, the Education Ministry says it will meet with the National Foundation for the Deaf. Renee Graham, ONE News. Just ahead ` a man is finally charged with the murder of a six-year-old boy, 33 years after he went missing. And all set for a popularity contest. So why are the likes of Engelbert Humperdinck prompting protests? Could I have a price check on TENA bladder weakness liners, register 7? Well, it's just a slight weakening of the pelvic muscles. It's no big deal. I'm fine with it. It's no big deal with TENA. 1 Fruit and vegetable restrictions in Auckland will be lifted tomorrow, as no further evidence of a fruit fly outbreak has been found. The movement of fruit and vegetables in the suburb of Avondale has been strictly controlled since the discovery of a single male Queensland fruit fly two weeks ago. The government has said the scare won't prompt a tightening of border security. No, we won't. Whether it's a passenger pathway, a cargo pathway or a passport pathway, we will, as we've always done, keep an eye on all of those and make sure that they collectively work as a system. The Ministry estimates the whole operation cost $2m. A man has been charged with the death of a 6-year-old who vanished from his neighbourhood in New York three decades ago. The 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz was so shocking, he became a symbol for growing fears for the safety of children playing outside the home. The ABC's Craig McMurtrie reports. He was 6� years old, given permission to walk to the school bus on his own for the first time. But Etan Patz would never come home. And for 33 years, his disappearance has remained a mystery. This was a tragedy that broke the hearts of millions of people, especially parents, across this nation. Back in 1979, the outcry over his disappearance sparked a national movement, changes to investigation techniques and legislation. President Ronald Reagan named the date Etan Patz disappeared National Missing Children's Day. Then last year the District Attorney reopened the cold case. Last month investigators tore apart the basement of a building half a block from where the Patz family lived. Now a former neighbourhood grocery store worker has been arrested. This evening the New York City police department is announcing the arrest of Pedro Hernandez (51), of Maple Shade, New Jersey, for the murder of Etan Patz. The 51-year-old reportedly made an emotional confession, saying he lured the boy with a soft drink, strangling him and leaving his body in a dumpster. Etan Patz's parents still live in the same Soho apartment where he left for school that May morning in 1979. I still gag with the fear that this child must have felt... (SOBS) when he realised he was betrayed by an adult. Police say Pedro Hernandez has no criminal record and is remorseful and relieved. He's expected to appear in court tomorrow. Among those vying for top spot at the Eurovision song contest is the so-called king of romance, Engelbert Humperdinck. But the 76-year-old's competing amid disharmony in the host nation of Azerbaijan. The BBC's Steve Rosenberg sent this report from Baku. POP MUSIC PLAYS They've been rehearsing all week for the show of the year. To Azerbaijan, hosting Eurovision is as big a deal as the Olympic Games to London. But not everyone's in party mood. Today police broke up this protest outside an Azerbaijan TV station. Demonstrators had been chanting, 'Freedom for political prisoners,' and accusing their government of human-rights abuses. There's been international criticism too. The authorities here accuse the West of a smear campaign. # If you love someone... # They puts performers like the UK's Engelbert Humperdinck in a difficult position. I don't know enough about politics and human rights. I'm not qualified in that direction. My job is to come here and do what they've asked me to do and represent my country. The whole point of the Eurovision Song Contest is to bring countries closer together, but there's little sign of that happening this year. As well as the arguments over human rights, Azerbaijan is locked in a spiralling war of words with one of its neighbours, Iran, where clerics have denounced Eurovision as inappropriate. Perhaps not surprisingly, Montenegro's euro rap didn't make it through to the semi-finals. Even without it, Azerbaijan is promising a Eurovision to remember and hoping that nothing will spoil the party. Just ahead ` a street party for the country's most famous show, marking 20 years. And I'll be back with a fine start to the weekend for most. Celebrations are have been taking place to mark the 20th anniversary of NZ's longest-running home-grown soap. Shortland Street is still enjoying a healthy following after two decades on our TV screens. Ruth Wynn-Williams takes a look back at the highlights. SHORTLAND STREET THEME It's 20 years since Shortland Street first hit our screens, bringing with it a daily dose of drama. You're not in Guatemala now, Dr Ropata. No, this, I'm told, is real NZ. People find it... relevant, I think. From mystery illnesses to mysterious strangers,... (CRIES) ...in more than 5000 episodes, the Street has seen it all. BOOM! We're getting married. (STRUGGLES) Where is she? It's always a risky business, getting married on Shortland Street. God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve! Kirsty and Lionel wish to pledge their love` Wait. You're just opening yourself up for big public declarations of love from a jilted boyfriend or girlfriend. Am I not allowed to offer congratulations to the father of my child? I'm sorry. I had one that went well. I will stand by you, support you and protect you. But after 20 years, it's still the silly season you've got to watch. So, what are you up to for Christmas? I'm always surprised, on Shortland Street, why, when it comes to Christmas, they don't all just go somewhere else. Because, you know, every Christmas, something really tragic happens. Somebody please help me! No, I wouldn't get in a truck, a car, a plane, no vehicles. CRASH! I'm just wanting, one year, for two Shortland Street characters to say to each other, 'Hey, you know what? Let's go away this Christmas.' Guy! Shush, you'll wake Tuesday. Oh, help me. So far, Dr Chris Warner has survived it all. But lately his relationship, this time with Rachel, has been strained. Well, let's just say it gets worse before it gets better. (LAUGHS) 20 years, five nights a week, and still no shortage of drama on this street. AMBULANCE SIREN WAILS Weather time now with Renee. Thanks, Miri. The weekend is nearly here. It starts out OK, but then starts to pack in later on Saturday. Plan indoor activities in most places on Sunday. Heavy rain is likely in these areas from Saturday night through Sunday. Up to 250mm possible in parts of the Westland ranges. And exposed parts of inland Canterbury and Otago may get hammered by gusts of up to 120km/h. There's also a watch in place for severe gales about exposed inland parts of Southland, Wellington and northern and western parts of Marlborough. The front over the lower North Island sweeps up the east coast and then slides offshore tomorrow. The ridge of high pressure pulls back from the North Island, allowing this system to move in. A warm front moves over the South Island in the afternoon. The cold front making landfall in the west in the evening. Strong, moist northerly flow will be coming in ahead of it. The lows behind the fronts will be driving the whole system south-eastwards For weather, see tvnz.co.nz And that's it from me. Have a great weekend. That's it from us here on Tonight. Thanks for watching. Pomarie. Goodnight. Captions by Jessica Boell and Glenna Casalme. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. 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