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Five players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?
A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.

Pedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional
'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'

Power shift: How Meridian's $186m battery will influence energy market
Meridian's Ruakākā Bess is NZ's first large-scale grid battery storage system.

On The Up: Campaign under way to 'Make Play Possible'
Foundation is attempting to raise funds to allow kids with disabilities to play sport.

$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awards
An Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.

Five players win almost $60k each in Lotto Second Division - where were tickets sold?
First Division Powerball was struck - the winning ticket taking home $17.2 million.

Central Districts get vote of confidence from racing bosses
Key questions answered over immediate future of crucial Central Districts racetracks

The Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practice
The new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.

Auckland mayor inks friendship deal with governor of Chinese province
Delegates from Chinese province have visited Auckland 'a couple of times' in past year.

'It's just shock': Woman, 29, suffers stroke mid-air headed to dream holiday
Casey Borell underwent emergency surgery in Honolulu to insert a stent into her brain.

'Stephen Donald moment': First XV star kicks for glory
FDMC ended a nine-year losing streak against New Plymouth Boys'.

'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup
Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.

Rubbish site employee waived $111k worth of dump fees in exchange for beer
The customer did not pay to dump its rubbish on 71 occasions.

Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services
The Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.

Severe weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.

Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.

UK bank accuses Westpac of ‘critical errors’ after customer sent $158k to wrong account
Westpac denies liability, blaming the customer for keying the wrong account details.

Pharmacist made $126k selling stolen medication on Trade Me
Jayant Patel was caught after his boss checked his CCTV and hired a private investigator.

Lucky region has 15 players win Lotto's Second Division
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.

Teacher pulled fingers and swore at students, made fun of kids with learning disabilities
Wendy Hopwood also ripped up students’ artwork and tore pages from their workbooks.

High-risk cancer patients affected by halt on some colonoscopies
MidCentral has outsourced up to 200 colonoscopies to the private sector to clear backlog.