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An Air New Zealand Boeing 777, registration ZK-OKN, sustained fuselage damage after colliding with an airbridge at Brisbane Airport while being pushed back from its gate. The aircraft is set to return to Auckland today on a low-level, unpressurized flight at 10,000 feet, without passengers or cargo, for necessary repairs. The airline confirmed that such flights are common in similar situations following incidents like this. Full Article

A $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize has been claimed by a winner who bought the ticket at New World Whitby in Porirua. The prize comprises a $17 million Powerball win and an additional $200,000 from a five-way First Division split. This winner is the ninth Powerball multimillionaire of the year, with Lotto NZ confirming the prize was claimed on Saturday afternoon, stating that they would have more updates to share soon. Full Article

SummaryHaupapa Snowy Paul, a senior member of the Killer Beez gang, has been sentenced to six years and two months in prison for conspiring to murder a rival gang member known as "Sweet." His plot, aimed at retaliating against perceived aggression during a violent gang war, was ultimately thwarted by dissent within his own gang, which was reluctant to continue the conflict that had intensified police scrutiny. The scheme was uncovered through recorded prison calls,...

Lotto Powerball, combined with First Division, offered a top prize of $5 million, but the Powerball prize of $4 million remains unclaimed. Recently, a Lotto player from Porirua won $17.2 million, comprising $17 million from Powerball and $200,000 from First Division. Meanwhile, three players each won $333,333 from the First Division pool, with tonight’s drawn numbers being 36, 1, 7, 38, 29, and 27, the bonus ball 12, and the Powerball 2. Full Article

A man is in custody following a robbery at the Northcote shopping centre on Auckland’s North Shore. Police and emergency services responded to the scene on Pearn Cres around 6pm, with the suspect being apprehended approximately two hours later, at 8pm. The incident prompted a swift police response to ensure public safety and manage the situation. Full Article

A man's birthday celebration took a turn for the worse when he broke a tooth while eating crispy pork crackling. He argued that the snack was not "fit for purpose" and sought $2000 from the manufacturer to cover his dental expenses. The company contested his claim, stating there was no evidence that their product had caused the tooth damage, leading to the dispute being taken to the Disputes Tribunal for resolution. Full Article