Television New Zealand has confirmed Anthony Flannery - its head of news and current affairs - has resigned.

A man who proposed to his girlfriend with a "Marry Me" sign during a Rugby World Cup match has landed the official cup broadcaster in hot water with the IRB.

Prepare for a Super Bowl-style ad assault during the World Cup as extra ads are fitted in post-haka.

Charlotte Dawson will have us know she left New Zealand because the media - mainly me - drove her out of town. She said as much on TV3's current affairs show (yes, she apparently is current affairs worthy!) last night.

The poor adman made an interesting point in a television grilling on the "abstain for the game" campaign...