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Are you a winner? Lotto Powerball hits an eye-watering $8m

A South Island ticket won $20 million earlier this month.

Sterling Express storms to victory in Group 2 Foxbridge Plate

Sterling Express won the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate with a stunning finish.

'Now, now, now': Save the Children warns of famine crisis in Gaza amid aid shortages

Save the Children's teams are facing an overwhelming tide of hunger and disease in Gaza.

Kiwi singer stopped in Hawaii after being recognised by customs officer

A customs officer spotted the young star and asked for a photo.

Two dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZ

Two people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.

Sex worker stabbed client outside Auckland school after man refused to pay for services

It was the second time the man had refused to pay. That's when her hunting knife came out.

High rent and damaged property: Tenants to pay up after abandoning 'expensive' rental

The five flatmates broke the fixed-term tenancy after claiming the $980 rent was too high.

Opinion: Why NZ needs to stand up against racial abuse

OPINION: Why NZ must stand against racist abuse in public life.

'Dire emergency': Firefighters highlight risk with aged fleet concerns

Frontline trucks face frequent breakdowns, affecting emergency responses.

'Huge spike': AT trials live CCTV on buses after surge in driver assaults

Drivers can alert operators to start watching by silently pressing a button.

Market close: NZ stocks end weaker while dairy stocks rally

Fonterra bucked the broader market trend as its shares and units climbed today.

Man bites police officers during arrest in Lower Hutt

Two police officers are injured after they were hit by a vehicle in Lower Hutt.

Editorial: Why NZ Rugby's new Sky deal could frustrate All Blacks fans

OPINION: Five tests might air on other platforms, sparking bidding wars.

Why climate change will see top NZ golf course close for two months

The move was 'something of a no-brainer' with summer months getting warmer and warmer.

Documents show NZ's unease over 'unprecedented' Chinese flotilla in South Pacific

'They didn’t come this far south to see the penguins.'

Gregor Paul: The real strength in Razor's forward pack selections

OPINION: The All Blacks' pack focuses on scrummaging, lineout work and ball carrying.