Baring it all could cost a pretty penny

Streakers and pitch invaders could be jailed for three months under a bill being considered by Parliament.

It could also be an offence to throw something on to a pitch. The alternative penalty is a maximum fine of $5000.

Cabinet Minister Trevor Mallard has put the new section into the Major Events Bill, which has been drafted mainly for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Mr Mallard, the minister in charge of the World Cup, said existing penalties for pitch invasion were not high enough to act as a deterrent.

- NZPA