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Amateur fight event attracts police attention in Auckland
The contest, promoted by Dan Hooker, offers a $50,000 prize for 32 amateur fighters.

In the money: Punter claims massive $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize
This marks the ninth Powerball multimillionaire in New Zealand this year.

'Generational, life-defining' prize: Porirua supermarket decks out store for Lotto's $17m winner
The winning ticket was sold at New World Whitby in Porirua.

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.

$15 million remains up for grabs, two players $500,000 richer
Three players shared the must win Strike jackpot taking home $500,000.

No pokies for pool hall: Venue struggles after liquor license loss
Welcome Bay Tavern reopened as an alcohol-free pool hall, then lost its gaming licence.

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.

Eighteen Lotto players win over $19k each – where tickets were sold
Two players shared the First Division prize, snagging $500,000 each.

'We haven't got anything': Club Metro sold but debts remain
The club's currently owes $1.2 million.

SkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade
SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result.

'Mana over money': Influencers reject gambling promo amid crackdown - two don't comply
Te Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds

Lotto luck? The town where one store sold four winning tickets
A store has sold four winning Lotto tickets worth $17k – plus a Powerball Second Division.

Nine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.

A dozen Lotto players win over $20k each – where the lucky tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $5 million on Wednesday.

16 Lotto players win over $22k each – where were the tickets sold?
One player walked away with $23 million after winning the First Division Powerball draw.

'Urgent international co-operation': Crime rings threaten integrity of NZ sport
The Sport Integrity Commission has sought advice from Interpol on organised crime.

Editorial: For the love of the game, we must mitigate risks of sporting corruption
OPINION: We must be vigilant over corruption seeping into sport.

'Alternative to a rusting hulk': Relief over Icon finishing Seascape
'Well done, Icon. The city will be behind you.' - Shane Brealey, Simplicity Living MD.

Gambling promo: Millie Elder-Holmes faces complaint, 26 influencers now on watchlist
Internal Affairs said it has received 50 complaints about influencers promoting gambling

16 Lotto players win over $17k each – where the tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.

Lotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.