Lower Hutt man Ronan Apiti sentenced for beating and disfiguring family dog

The All Blacks, with Richie McCaw in camp, are focused on enhancing their scrum and lineout performance after their previous success at Eden Park. In contrast, Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for a bold strategy by promoting young backs and resting veterans to adopt a more attacking style, aiming to score at least 25 points in their upcoming rematch in Wellington. Want More Context? 🔎

A Manawatū couple celebrated their $1 million Lotto win with a KFC lunch after discovering their ticket was sold at their regular store through the news. They plan to pay off their mortgage and ensure the winnings last, having confirmed their win on Father’s Day by checking the numbers line by line. Want More Context? 🔎

A recent complaint against a YouTube version of the popular Tina from Turners car advertisement has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), deeming a scene featuring a car performing a burnout as socially irresponsible. Consequently, this version of the advertisement cannot be aired again in its current form. Want More Context? 🔎

Eighty-five employees at Auckland's Absolute Traffic Solutions lost their jobs after the company faced liquidation due to $1.1 million in debts to the Inland Revenue, including $937,000 in GST and $192,000 in PAYE tax. Following the liquidation, about 60 staff have been re-employed on short-term contracts as the liquidator intends to sell the business. Want More Context? 🔎

TVNZ has apologized and been ordered to pay $500 after the Broadcasting Standards Authority identified a "serious mistake" in revealing the identity of a domestic abuse victim and former Destiny Church member during a news story. Following this incident, the broadcaster announced it would change its filming practices to prevent similar privacy breaches in the future. Want More Context? 🔎

Sharon Spooner tragically found her husband, Raymond, lifeless on State Highway 39 after he was struck by Wiremu Prime, who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, failing to adhere to the speed limit. Prime was sentenced to jail for causing Spooner's death on September 5, highlighting the devastating impact of impaired driving. Want More Context? 🔎