A Lotto player who bought their ticket from Greenmeadows New World has won 1st Division. Photo / Ian Cooper
A Lotto player who bought their ticket from Greenmeadows New World has won 1st Division. Photo / Ian Cooper
Nobody had the magic numbers to bank Saturday’s $38 million Powerball Jackpot, so it grows to $43 million for Wednesday night’s draw.
But there was still Lotto joy in Hawke’s Bay, despite missing out on the big one.
Division One’s $1 million was divided among five winners who each collect $200,000.
They bought their tickets from Pak N Save Henderson, Pak N Save Mangere, New World Greenmeadows in Napier, and on MyLotto by players from New Plymouth and Christchurch.
Strike Four’s $400,000 prise is shared between two winners - those $200,000 tickets bought from Martina Four Square & Lotto in Thames and on MyLotto by a player from Tauranga.
Twenty-two lucky Lotto players, including two playing MyLotto in Hawke’s Bay, each won $28,589 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday’s live Lotto draw.
Spiked during hour-long pursuit
A 37-year-old man reported to be intoxicated then failed to stop for police, leading to an hour-long police pursuit on Wednesday.
Police were called to an address on Meeanee Quay in Westshore around 7pm, after a man was reported to be intoxicated and acting in a disorderly manner, and then left in a vehicle.
The man’s vehicle was located and police and signalled him to stop, but he failed to do so, and drove away at speed, and police followed the driver south on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway.
Road spikes were used at the intersection of Flaxmere Ave and the Expressway, and the man continued to drive down Maraekakaho Rd through Bridge Pa.
The driver eventually came to a stop on Valley Rd and was taken into custody around 8pm and the vehicle was impounded.
The man will face a range of charges, including failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, and excess breath alcohol, he is scheduled to appear in Hastings District Court on June 4.
Sheep penned in
Hastings’ iconic central city sheep have been mustered into their own little pen beside the clocktower.
But it’s not because they’re being worried by dogs or because the May rain drenched them too much.
A Hastings District Council spokeswoman said the sheep statues had been fenced off this week because they were getting a paint touch-up.
She said it was routine maintenance to tidy up their much-loved coats and fill in any chipped paint patches.
An exact time of when children could play with them again wasn’t clear but it “won’t be too long”, the spokeswoman said.
Early morning call to police leads to arrest
An eagle-eyed member of the public alerted police after seeing a man interfering with a vehicle in Marewa on Wednesday.
Police were called to Rutherford Rd around 1am and took a 32-year-old man into custody on a warrant to arrest.
The man is due to appear in Hastings District Court on Wednesday.
A police spokeswoman said it was a timely reminder to the community to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
“Quickly reporting matters, by calling 111 about incidents such as people interfering with vehicles is helpful for police as it enables staff to respond and potentially disrupt wider offending against the community.”
Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick said Hawke’s Bay police urged anyone with information that may assist in locating Taka to contact police.
“He often hitchhiked from his home address of State Highway 2 Ōtāne, near Te Aute College, to Waipukurau or Hastings,” Patrick said.
“Police are asking anyone who may have picked Pat up in mid to late March, or seen Pat at the Russell Rd/ SH2 Waipukurau service station to contact police.”
The public can report any information to police via 105, referencing file number 240416/0517. People can also report any information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
2024 Billy T Award winner Lana Walters, and 2024 Fred Award winners Trygve Wakenshaw and Barnie Duncan. Photo / NZ Herald
Hawke’s Bay-raised comedian recognised with NZ International Comedy Festival win
A Hawke’s Bay-raised mime artist and comedian now travelling the world has made history with a big win at the NZ International Comedy Festival.
Trygve Wakenshaw won the Fred Award for best local show with Barnie Duncan for Different Party.
After considering submissions, the council will adopt its LTP in the coming months.
Winter road works in Tararua
The Tararua District Council roading team at Tararua Alliance are focused on clearing gutters in the towns and jet-blasting culverts on the rural road network in the coming weeks to make sure roadside drainage is clear before winter weather sets in.
On Route 52, emergency works and stabilising crews will continue for as long conditions allow on River Rd, Ormondville Te- Uri Rd, Matamau-Ormondville Rd, Owahanga Rd and Mangaone Valley Rd.
Erosion and sediment control plans are required for all sites working through the cooler, wetter months, and water retention pond capacities are suitable for winter rainfall.
Tararua Alliance Manager, Daniel Erard, said maintaining momentum with the roading recovery remained a priority and the winter works agreement with Horizons Regional Council and iwi ensured that emergency works over winter are done safely for workers and the environment.
To report roading issues or blocked drains, please call TDC 24/7 on (06) 374 4080 (North) or (06) 376 0110 (South), or report any issues using the Antenno app.
Tararua District Council reminding dog owners to register dogs
Tararua District Council wants to remind all dog owners that Dog Registration starts on June 1 and all dogs in the district must be registered by July 1.
To avoid penalty fees or an infringement notice, dog owners should ensure registrations are renewed by July 31.
Payments can be made online at www.tararuadc.govt.nz/dogrego or at any customer service centre with cash or debit card.
