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Are you the next millionaire? $20m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw
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Are you the next millionaire? $20m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is $20m, with Strike Four at $700,000.

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The bumbling crim had no memory of NZ when arrived, age 56. The adjustment didn't go well.

21 Mar 06:00 AM
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A new bill would scrap minimum size limits for 'almost all' commercial species.

21 Mar 05:04 AM

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'Flames leaping and spreading': Crews battle Waiheke home blaze

Three fire trucks and a water tanker are working to contain the blaze.

21 Mar 04:32 AM
New Zealand backs allies over Iran attacks' threat to ships in Gulf
New Zealand

New Zealand backs allies over Iran attacks' threat to ships in Gulf

NZ is one of 20 nations condemning Iran's Gulf attacks, but Australia is not among them.

21 Mar 04:15 AM
Heroin addict asks judge for longer sentence after selling to woman who died from overdose
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Heroin addict asks judge for longer sentence after selling to woman who died from overdose

21 Mar 04:00 AM
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'Loss far beyond its dollar value': Beloved race car lost in mechanic's garage fire

21 Mar 03:51 AM
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21 Mar 03:08 AM
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21 Mar 02:35 AM
Bluebridge cancels five sailings this weekend after technical issues found onboard
New Zealand

Bluebridge cancels five sailings this weekend after technical issues found onboard

The operator said all affected customers will be notified by email and text.

21 Mar 02:34 AM
From the 80s to today - how three generations embraced Polyfest
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From the 80s to today - how three generations embraced Polyfest

Niuean-Kiwi singer Malcolm Lakatani is proud to see young people embracing their cultures.

21 Mar 02:26 AM
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Afternoon quiz: What is the largest species of shark?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

21 Mar 02:00 AM
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New Zealand

Manager ordered to repay $59k after bonus blunders at cousins' firm

The authority rejected his claim he was forced to resign from the firm.

21 Mar 02:00 AM
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Woman, 66, dies after being pulled out of the water in Cook Islands

The New Zealand woman was on holiday when tragedy struck while she was snorkelling.

21 Mar 01:54 AM
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Are you the next millionaire? $20m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw
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Are you the next millionaire? $20m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is $20m, with Strike Four at $700,000.

21 Mar 07:06 AM
Blues score 27 unanswered points to claim third-straight win
Auckland

Blues score 27 unanswered points to claim third-straight win

The Blues have now won three in a row and sit second behind the Hurricanes.

21 Mar 10:41 AM
Dominant second half lifts Crusaders over Moana Pasifika
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Dominant second half lifts Crusaders over Moana Pasifika

21 Mar 07:52 AM
Emergency services respond after boat explosion at Tauranga Marina
Bay of Plenty

Emergency services respond after boat explosion at Tauranga Marina

21 Mar 01:24 AM
Emergency services respond after boat explosion at Tauranga Marina
New Zealand

Emergency services respond after boat explosion at Tauranga Marina

Police say the blast was reported about 1.35pm; one person has suffered moderate injuries.

21 Mar 01:24 AM
Person hospitalised after assault at Taranaki park, police launch investigation
Crime

Person hospitalised after assault at Taranaki park, police launch investigation

Police believe a woman walking her schnauzer-type dog at the time may be able to help.

21 Mar 01:01 AM
Short mosque shooting video was a teen's entry ticket to a world of sickening extremism online
New Zealand

Short mosque shooting video was a teen's entry ticket to a world of sickening extremism online

Being an 'edge lord' online gave Ronndog Keefe a status he could not find in real life.

21 Mar 01:00 AM
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Are you the next millionaire? $20m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw
New Zealand

Are you the next millionaire? $20m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is $20m, with Strike Four at $700,000.

21 Mar 07:06 AM
Bluebridge cancels five sailings this weekend after technical issues found onboard
New Zealand

Bluebridge cancels five sailings this weekend after technical issues found onboard

The operator said all affected customers will be notified by email and text.

21 Mar 02:34 AM
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Hurricanes player ratings: The key partnership that gives glimpse of ABs future
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Hurricanes player ratings: The key partnership that gives glimpse of ABs future

OPINION: Rating the performances of Highlanders and Hurricanes players on Friday night.

20 Mar 07:01 PM
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She took up painting late in life - now she's got her first solo exhibition at age 73
New Zealand

She took up painting late in life - now she's got her first solo exhibition at age 73

'It’s good for older people to know that you can still be good as you get older.'

20 Mar 05:00 PM

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Blues score 27 unanswered points to claim third-straight win
Super Rugby

Blues score 27 unanswered points to claim third-straight win

The Blues have now won three in a row and sit second behind the Hurricanes.

21 Mar 10:41 AM
Dominant second half lifts Crusaders over Moana Pasifika
Super Rugby

Dominant second half lifts Crusaders over Moana Pasifika

The Crusaders will end the weekend inside the top six after a strong win.

21 Mar 07:52 AM
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The surprising cruise ship that unlocks remote French Polynesia

How a half-cargo cruise is comfortable and cultural.

21 Mar 05:00 AM

Auckland news

Blues score 27 unanswered points to claim third-straight win
Super Rugby

Blues score 27 unanswered points to claim third-straight win

The Blues have now won three in a row and sit second behind the Hurricanes.

21 Mar 10:41 AM
Dominant second half lifts Crusaders over Moana Pasifika
Super Rugby

Dominant second half lifts Crusaders over Moana Pasifika

The Crusaders will end the weekend inside the top six after a strong win.

21 Mar 07:52 AM
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Warriors player ratings: Milestone man produces perfect game
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Warriors player ratings: Milestone man produces perfect game

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Knights in Newcastle.

21 Mar 07:22 AM
Are you the next millionaire? $20m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw
New Zealand

Are you the next millionaire? $20m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is $20m, with Strike Four at $700,000.

21 Mar 07:06 AM

Regional news

The blank canvas: How redundancy helped shape a new passion
Northern Advocate

The blank canvas: How redundancy helped shape a new passion

Raewyn Lindsay spent more 11 years at NorthTec before she was made redundant in December.

21 Mar 03:00 AM
Heroin addict asks judge for longer sentence after selling to woman who died from overdose
Waikato Herald

Heroin addict asks judge for longer sentence after selling to woman who died from overdose

The 25-year-old had previously suffered an overdose himself.

21 Mar 04:00 AM
Much-loved waterfront businesses lose wharf home
Rotorua Daily Post

Much-loved waterfront businesses lose wharf home

The sportfishing club will be relocated behind the new $2m floodwall.

20 Mar 11:00 PM
Emergency services respond after boat explosion at Tauranga Marina
Bay of Plenty Times

Emergency services respond after boat explosion at Tauranga Marina

Police say the blast was reported about 1.35pm; one person has suffered moderate injuries.

21 Mar 01:24 AM
Short mosque shooting video was a teen's entry ticket to a world of sickening extremism online
Hawkes Bay Today

Short mosque shooting video was a teen's entry ticket to a world of sickening extremism online

Being an 'edge lord' online gave Ronndog Keefe a status he could not find in real life.

21 Mar 01:00 AM
Probation officer stabbed in head and chest in NZ's worst attack of its kind
Whanganui Chronicle

Probation officer stabbed in head and chest in NZ's worst attack of its kind

Taylor Broughton had a flick knife in his pocket when he met with his probation officer.

20 Mar 10:00 PM

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Probation officer stabbed in head and chest in NZ's worst attack of its kind
New Zealand

Probation officer stabbed in head and chest in NZ's worst attack of its kind

Taylor Broughton had a flick knife in his pocket when he met with his probation officer.

20 Mar 10:00 PM
‘Outdated’: Govt launches review of dog control powers after fatal attacks
New Zealand

‘Outdated’: Govt launches review of dog control powers after fatal attacks

Councils say outdated dog laws leave them unable to prevent serious attacks.

20 Mar 09:54 PM
Fiji flight returns to Auckland after engineering trouble mid-air
Auckland

Fiji flight returns to Auckland after engineering trouble mid-air

Passengers have been rebooked on flights departing this morning.

20 Mar 08:48 PM
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The position that's killing club rugby: Grassroots footy under threat as big men disappear
Sport

The position that's killing club rugby: Grassroots footy under threat as big men disappear

Some clubs are having to bring front-rowers in from overseas.

20 Mar 08:01 PM
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Fran O'Sullivan: Willis faces fuel crisis budget reckoning as diesel pain spreads
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Fran O'Sullivan: Willis faces fuel crisis budget reckoning as diesel pain spreads

OPINION: Diesel prices have jumped about 45%, hitting food, freight and farm costs.

20 Mar 08:00 PM
Market family: Two decades of community, organics and fresh local food
New Zealand

Market family: Two decades of community, organics and fresh local food

The weekly Hamilton market now hosts up to 50 stalls at Claudelands.

20 Mar 08:00 PM
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'High household debt': Credit ratings agency downgrades NZ's outlook to negative

20 Mar 07:59 PM
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'Lesser of two evils': Support for law change to allow kids to bike on footpaths

20 Mar 05:00 PM
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Hawke's Bay tramper saw a zebra in the bush and knew he was in trouble

20 Mar 05:00 PM
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'Fun-loving' boy faces 'uncertain' future after seizures, brain bleed

20 Mar 05:00 PM
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115-year-old Hawke's Bay cottage sold for just $57,000

20 Mar 05:00 PM
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20 Mar 05:00 PM
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20 Mar 05:00 PM
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