A Lotto ticket sold at Countdown Regent was among 22 nationally to win $15,805 in the second division on Wednesday night. Powerball was not struck on Wednesday and will be worth a whopping $26 million on Saturday.
Apprentice electricians to compete
The Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge about to unfold in Whangārei has hit a record-breaking number of entries. More than 280 electrical apprentices will showcase their skills, knowledge, and innovation this Friday at the Northland Cricket Centre on Okara Dr - the first time a regional heat has been held in the district. One of the judges is former Northlander Harmony Court, who took out the overall winner title in 2017, aged 24, and was the first-ever female winner of the event. The finals will be held as part of the Master Electricians Annual Conference between August 24 and 27 in Auckland.
Who owns Air Supply?
The Northland Harbourmaster is trying to locate the owner of a damaged vessel called Air Supply currently aground in Parua Bay. Any information to help find the owner can be relayed via 0800 002 004 or email mooringsadmin@nrc.govt.nz