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Numbers drawn for Lotto's $17m Powerball prize
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Powerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.
Local football returns to McLean Park after 30 year absence
Football was possibly the first sport played at McLean Park, in 1910.
Watch: Auckland’s first electric ferry is on the water - but chargers way behind schedule
PLUS: Ferry's Auckland designer wins huge US contract.
The 'sobering' report on Māori kids in the system: ‘My dreams will come true...even if it takes a while’
The “oranga tamariki system” includes Oranga Tamariki, police and several ministries.
'Master manipulator': Woman, 68, set up charity to steal money from friends
The serial fraudster told victims her daughter had died so she could extract more money.
Armed police intervention: Tunnel reopens after firearm incident
Police received a report of a firearm incident in Kilbirnie.
Police investigate death of musician found in Wellington apartments
Not knowing the 'biggest thing' for upset neighbours and locals.
Michael Campbell reflects on US Open glory, 20 years on
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Man on meth hit water at 98km/h after Wellington crane leap
Jarreth Colquhoun waved to a crowd below before jumping into Wellington Harbour.
Deepfake porn to covert recordings: Are our laws keeping up with tech?
Act MP Laura McClure showed a nude deepfake of herself in Parliament.
'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off Christchurch
Experts said incidents involving such a large amount of coral being caught are rare.
'I'm probably on': Inside Warriors rookie hooker's last-minute call-up
Healey looks one to watch; part of a cohort of young Warriors turning heads.
Awanui Labs scraps plan to send Auckland’s blood tests to Wellington
Company has been sending 250 blood samples daily to Wellington by road and air freight.
Wellington mega-landlord facing violence and firearms charges
Matthew Ryan, who owns more than 200 properties, is facing criminal charges.
Watch: No arrest after hooded man storms field, punches schoolboy rugby player
'It’s pretty disgusting that someone would do that.'
Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund
PLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.
First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory
Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.
Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.
Upper Hutt house fire claims one life overnight
Firefighters were called to Trentham just after 2am.
‘I’ve never worked a day’: Radio’s Brian Kelly on 55 years pursuing a childhood dream
'When I was 5, I wanted to be a radio announcer – and I've followed that dream.'
Phil Gifford: Why Stu Wilson remains a unique All Blacks legend
He famously blew air kisses at Wallaby David Campese in 1982.
Who is Alex Baker? Wellington's newest mayoral candidate steps up
Alex Baker joins the mayoral race, bringing the total candidates to seven.
'World-class': Tributes flow for All Blacks captain Stu Wilson
Stu Wilson is regarded as one of New Zealand's best wingers, featuring in 34 tests.
Fourth person charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge fire
Police have laid the charges against building management, two years after the tragedy.
Missing Wellington nurse found safe and well in Bangkok
Vanron Ngoun was previously last heard from in Naples, Italy, on May 27.
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Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight
Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.
JetStar launches sale on more than 55,000 domestic, international flights
Discounts are available on the soon to be established Hamilton to Sydney route.
‘Struggling’: Wellington businesses paying $20k more in rates than other cities
Some fear it's driving business away, so why are Wellington's commercial rates so high?
Why handling of PM's press secretary scandal raises critical questions
Several party leaders have had to face the music, albeit with very different tunes.
Editorial: It's vital we protect vulnerable people from scammers
OPINION: The list of scams is depressingly long.
On The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venture
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