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Papakura pig hunter becomes latest Lotto millionaire
A pig hunting father who vowed never to return to Wellington made an exception when he found out he was Lotto's latest multi-millionaire.

Powerball winner asks for privacy
The winner of the $28.7m Lotto Powerball prize is 'taking their time' deciding what to do, New Zealand Lotteries says.

$28m Lotto Powerball prize claimed
The biggest Lotto Powerball prize in NZ Lotteries' history has been claimed.

Sting in tail of Powerball draw
There are two guaranteed winners from Saturday night's record lottery draw - a mystery winner and the NZ Lotteries Commission.

Lotto winner has 28 million reasons to celebrate
Someone in New Zealand has 28 million reasons to be happy after a single ticket scooped the Lotto Powerball jackpot last night.

Pigeons' instinct for a high-risk flutter 'explains human gambling'
Taking big risks in the hope of high rewards may be a fundamental part of our biological nature, the pigeon study has shown.

Racing: Industry must 'restore integrity'
The perception of cronyism, corruption and drugs has been a factor in the declining racing industry, and integrity must be restored for the industry to thrive, Racing Minister John Carter says.

Lotto blunder quick, where's that sticky tape
A Lotto blunder left thousands of hopeful punters thinking they had losing tickets after the wrong results were sent out.

Sex and the city: Sky Tower gets new neighbour
Sex industry magnates are to open a 'massage' club directly opposite the Sky Tower and flanked by residential buildings and shops.

Bets off for racing guru
High-profile TV horse racing presenter Michael Guerin has been sacked.

Town tilts the odds off pokies
The community of Romsey put its foot down about gaming and won. Now others are following suit.

If you're called John, then you're in to win
A total of 21 Johns - including Wanganui farmer John Churton - have won close to $10.5 million from NZ Lotteries since 2006.