Best places to buy Lotto tickets revealed
The average winnings per person from Lotto and Big Wednesday contests for Buller's 9700 residents is $1184.96.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAustralasia
Campers denied choice spots
Greedy campers are rorting the Department of Conservation online booking system to give themselves more room.
Attempted murder charges after campervan attack
The man arrested for allegedly trying to set fire to a campervan with two people in it has been charged with the attempted murder of the pair.
Queensland flood victims return to muddy homes
Queensland residents are about to begin the monumental task of cleaning up their properties as floodwaters start to recede.
Girl dies in fall while biking to dairy
A 10-year-old Hamilton girl has died after cycling down a flight of stairs. The girl had been cycling to the dairy with her aunty and cousin when the accident happened.
Public getting the message on water safety
Beach-goers appear to be heeding warnings to swim between the flags, although some surf lifesaving clubs are finding the summer busier than others.
Man tries to burn campervan pair
The alleged attempted arson of a campervan may have been an "extreme reaction" to freedom camping...
AA: Safer roads, cars will reduce toll
Roads and vehicles must be "more forgiving" to curb a road toll which averages more than one death a day, the AA says. Figures released by the Ministry of Transport today show 371 people died on the roads over the past year.
Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp dating on the sly
A new year, a new romance: Actress Meg Ryan and veteran rocker John Mellencamp are reportedly dating on the quiet.
Campaign to save pristine beach
A campaign is underway to save New Chums Beach in the Coromandel, named one of the world's top 20 beaches.