Chinese visitors Baodi Wu, Huanyan Chen and Guoli Liang sentenced for targeting Auckland, Christchurch residents in blessing scam

A man in his 20s was critically injured at Muriwai Beach, Auckland, after a sand dune collapsed while he was digging a hole, burying him headfirst. Emergency services, including the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, responded and airlifted him to Auckland City Hospital in critical condition. Want More Context? 🔎

Social media personality Millie Elder-Holmes is under scrutiny from Internal Affairs for promoting online gambling, with new complaints emerging from followers. This follows a prior $5,000 fine for breaching gambling regulations, and Internal Affairs is currently investigating the additional allegations, according to Director Vicki Scott. Want More Context? 🔎

A woman named Donna, traumatized a year after being attacked by a pack of four pig dogs while walking her own dogs in Tairua, expresses concern for public safety as the owner and dogs remain unrestrained. The incident, which occurred on May 22, left her fearing for her safety and deeply affected by the mauling experience. Want More Context? 🔎

A former NRLW Warriors player, Kath Wharton (nee Keremete), was found unresponsive in her vehicle after taking a nap in an Auckland McDonald's carpark following a long-haul flight from Japan. The coroner confirmed her death on November 21 was due to sudden cardiac arrest, and she had contracted Covid-19 at the time, though it was not a significant factor in her death. Want More Context? 🔎

Tonight's Lotto Powerball jackpot has reached $8 million, with winning numbers being 13, 16, 25, 17, 31, 24, and a bonus ball of 38, while the Powerball is 8. Additionally, a Lotto First Division prize of $1 million is available, following a recent $1 million win from a player in Auckland with Strike Four. Want More Context? 🔎

The retired Interislander ferry Aratere, notorious for its troubled 26-year history, made its final voyage across Cook Strait as KiwiRail faces potential difficulties in selling the vessel, as no buyers are currently interested. With Aratere's withdrawal, only two ferries remain to serve Interislander's needs until the arrival of larger, rail-enabled replacements in 2029. Want More Context? 🔎