Northland news in brief: Ross Kemp in North, deputy leader lands marlin and more

Actor Ross Kemp on Gangs in Afghanistan could be traveling in Northland. PHOTO/ Supplied

Lucky Lotto player bags $1m
A Lotto player from Auckland has plenty of reasons to celebrate after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division on Saturday.

The winning ticket was sold at Countdown Greenlane in Auckland.
Powerball was not struck on Saturday and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $10m.

Strike Four has also rolled over and will be $400,000 on Wednesday night.
The lucky numbers were 01, 12, 14, 34, 37, 40, bonus 22 powerball 10 strike 40, 34, 01, 37.

Bennett reels in 110kg marlin
National's deputy leader Paula Bennett has caught a 110kg marlin in a Bay of Islands fishing competition. "Just tagged released a 110kg striped marlin in some of the worst sea conditions," she posted on her Facebook page on Saturday. "Swallowing salt water, throwing up but kept winding! And yes some of us call this fun!"

She was taking part in the Reel Ladies Fishing Tournament in the Bay of Islands. "End to fishing comp at prizegiving last night. Mexican theme, everyone in costume. And we won. Great couple of days," she posted. Yesterday she was back in Parliament, helping leader Simon Bridges announce his shadow Cabinet.

Missing man found dead
An 89-year-old man who was reported missing near Whangarei last Friday has been found deceased.

Christopher Kapa was last seen alive in the Raurimu Ave area of Onerahi on Thursday night. Police and volunteers began an extensive search of the nearby area including launching a boat and searching around Onerahi and the mangroves. It was when they narrowed their search on Friday evening they found him dead.

A police spokeswoman said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, which will be referred to the Coroner.

Actor spending time in Northland
Fans of British television actor Ross Kemp should keep their eyes peeled as he could be holidaying in Northland.

Kemp, well know for his role in soap EastEnders and more recently documentary series on drugs, gangs and prisons, was spotted in Waipu yesterday. Camp Waipu Cove posted on their Facebook page about 1.20pm yesterday: "Who knows who this man is? He came to check into one of our cabins but unfortunately we were fully booked." There was a photo of him in the camp reception giving the thumbs up. It's unclear where he went next looking for somewhere to stay.