Lotto bonanza! One person wins $28m Powerball
The win is the fifth-equal most lucrative Lotto prize in this country.
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Lotto Powerball jackpots to $28 million on Saturday
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Former trustee who stole from $1m fund for underprivileged to be released from prison
Stephen Henare is banned from engaging in the affairs of any business, trust or company.
Pokie hosts worry DIA plan will trigger 'shopping list' for thieves
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'Total disbelief': Auckland couple share moment they won $17m draw
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Instant millionaires: Young couple claim $17m Lotto prize
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Act wants checks on gang members' benefits
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Lucky numbers are in for tonight's $12 million Lotto draw
Check to see the winning Powerball numbers drawn at 8pm tonight.
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Aussie mum still working years after $115 million win
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Former trustee who drained fund from $1m to $13.41 shows first sign of repentance
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Psychic 'predicts' woman's $9m lotto win
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Fraudster who blamed underworld upbringing loses appeal
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