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Powerball winner asks for privacy

The winner of the $28.7m Lotto Powerball prize is 'taking their time' deciding what to do, New Zealand Lotteries says.

$28m Lotto Powerball prize claimed

The biggest Lotto Powerball prize in NZ Lotteries' history has been claimed.

Sting in tail of Powerball draw

There are two guaranteed winners from Saturday night's record lottery draw - a mystery winner and the NZ Lotteries Commission.

Lotto winner has 28 million reasons to celebrate

Someone in New Zealand has 28 million reasons to be happy after a single ticket scooped the Lotto Powerball jackpot last night.

Hunt for Lotto millionaire

Pigeons' instinct for a high-risk flutter 'explains human gambling'

Taking big risks in the hope of high rewards may be a fundamental part of our biological nature, the pigeon study has shown.

Racing: Industry must 'restore integrity'

The perception of cronyism, corruption and drugs has been a factor in the declining racing industry, and integrity must be restored for the industry to thrive, Racing Minister John Carter says.

Huge British lottery win

$24m up for grabs in Powerball draw