Lotto bonanza! One lucky punter $18 million richer
The lucky punter had the correct Powerball number for the $18 million jackpot.
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Lotto revenue falls after huge year for Powerball jackpot winners
Powerball jackpot bonanza year dents Lotto revenue and community funds.
Hearing for SkyCity's unprecedented pokie machine application starts Tuesday
SkyCity thinks swapping black jack tables for slot machines is fair, council disagrees.
Two Auckland Lotto tickets share $1 million
Winning tickets and Strike Four all bought in Auckland.
'No horsing around' - Internal Affairs issues warning over office sweepstakes
People organising the office Melbourne Cup sweepstake today have been given a warning.
Teens 'more polite than 60 years ago' - veteran
Science teacher Brian Murphy started at Mt Albert Grammar in 1960.
Rugby fan's massive All Blacks bet
Nervous about the All Blacks tomorrow? Not as nervous as this punter.
$19 million Lotto winners: 'Bought ticket with 2 minutes to spare'
The big winners of the $38 million Lotto draw have come forward.
One number short - Second Division winner just misses out on the big one
The London Superette sold a Powerball ticket one number short of the big prize.
$32 million Powerball prize: Investment expert offers advice
If won by a single player, tomorrow's prize would be the third-largest in Lotto history.
Powerball jackpots to $25m
Powerball has jackpotted to $25m on Saturday after no one won the mid-week draw.
Holidays and RWC finals: How $22m Lotto winner is spending her prize
People will give you advice but ultimately it's your call, Lotto winner cautions.
Million-dollar win for Auckland Lotto punter
Strike Four was also won tonight by two tickets - each now worth $150,000.
$12.2 million Powerball prize remains unclaimed
A lucky Auckland player who bought their ticket on MyLotto is yet to claim their prize.
Govt looks to regulate online gambling with overseas providers
Feedback is being sought on how to improve the online gambling industry.
Regulator considers credit card ban for online gambling
How would a ban on using credit cards affect businesses?
Lotto winner spends $6.5m in two years - find out on what
A Tauranga Lotto Powerball winner has spent millions since his win.
Gambling Commission dealing with complaint over mayor's conduct separately
SkyCity's complaint about Hamilton mayor to be dealt with "separately and subsequently"
Hamilton mayor accused of threatening groups with funding cuts
Hamilton mayor tells groups supporting SkyCity could impact future council funding
Shut the doors: Crackdown on tavern 'gambling shops'
'If you own a venue with pokie machines, you cannot rely on them for income.'
Northland news in brief: Club funds student on Spirit of New Zealand trip
News snippets from around Northland.
Government stops armoured vehicle raffle in its tracks
Five days after tickets started selling, the Department of Internal Affairs stepped in.
Childcare teacher stole centre's money to gamble
The teacher said she was "in the throes of a gambling addiction" when she stole the money.
Tobacco tax disproportionate for Māori: Report
Māori paid $723 million in tobacco taxes in 2018.
Fifty-eight houses, 147 Range Rovers: What last night's $16.3m Lotto winner could buy
What would you buy instead of a Ferrari? Three million blocks of chocolate?
Govt aims to 'revitalise' racing industry with new legislation
New laws will help the racing industry which has been struggling, the Govt says.
Hamilton City Council to spend $150,000 fighting SkyCity's pokie plans
Hamilton council to spend $150,000 fighting casino's proposal to add 60 pokie machines.
Two-ticket blunder: One lucky Lotto punter wins double share of $72m
One lucky man won millions after mistake left him with two tickets with the same numbers.
$11m win: NZ's 'luckiest' Lotto store sells 47th first division winner
Unichem Stortford Lodge in Hastings still the 'luckiest' Lotto store in New Zealand.
Five years' prison for $3.4m fraud
One of Joshua Johnston victims lost $1.4m in retirement savings.
Kiwis spent $2.4b on gambling last year
Kiwis spent the equivalent of $648 per person on gambling last year.
$1.4m fraud victim: 'Your life changes in an instant'
He has had ulcers and had to go on anti-depressants since the offending happened.