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![Lotto: Single ticket from Taranaki wins $5.5 million](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Lotto: Single ticket from Taranaki wins $5.5 million
Tonight's winner is the 13th multi-millionaire of 2024.
![Man accused of bedroom fire murder either a 'failed hero' or 'caught red-handed'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Man accused of bedroom fire murder either a 'failed hero' or 'caught red-handed'
Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.
![Woman allegedly murdered in bedroom blaze was unconscious, trapped](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Woman allegedly murdered in bedroom blaze was unconscious, trapped
Emma Field was alive when the fire took hold.
!['Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habit
The woman picked her victims carefully - they were either elderly or had health issues.
![Beauden Barrett makes club rugby return as ABs season approaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Beauden Barrett makes club rugby return as ABs season approaches
The All Black hadn't played for his local club team since 2010.
![Course graduates ready to work: 'Thank you for giving me an opportunity of a lifetime'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Course graduates ready to work: 'Thank you for giving me an opportunity of a lifetime'
The graduates are now qualified for the forestry and conservation sector.
![Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
![Thunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possible](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Thunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possible
Several heavy rain watches have already been upgraded to warnings.
![22 hours of rain: Downpours and thunderstorms to lash North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
22 hours of rain: Downpours and thunderstorms to lash North Island
Forecasters said commuters should keep an eye on the weather when travelling.
![Rugby player punched, hospitalised during post-game handshakes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Rugby player punched, hospitalised during post-game handshakes
A player was floored by a punch as opposing players were shaking hands after a match.
![‘Dreaming’: Greenpeace labels Govt plans to reverse oil and gas exploration ban a ‘pipe dream’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
‘Dreaming’: Greenpeace labels Govt plans to reverse oil and gas exploration ban a ‘pipe dream’
Legislation to undo the 2018 ban will be introduced to Parliament later this year.
![Dragged to his death: Now the woman involved is up for parole and says she's sorry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Dragged to his death: Now the woman involved is up for parole and says she's sorry
Jacob Ramsay was beaten over money he owed and then chained to a car and dragged.
!['I was screaming': Murder-accused emotionally recalls trying to save partner from fatal fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'I was screaming': Murder-accused emotionally recalls trying to save partner from fatal fire
But he claims he can't remember much else, including how the blaze broke out.
![Koha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing cat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Koha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing cat
He was impounded and facing possible destruction while his owner was taken to court.
![Jacq Dwyer awarded King's Birthday Honour for services in South Taranaki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Jacq Dwyer awarded King's Birthday Honour for services in South Taranaki
She has been committed to the preservation of South Taranaki history.
![Stephen Cox recognised for service to cycling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Stephen Cox recognised for service to cycling
Stephen Cox has been involved in cycling continuously since 1968.
![Funding freeze unwelcome news to iwi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Funding freeze unwelcome news to iwi
The Takutai Moana Financial Assistance Scheme will be capped at $12m next year.
!['Conditioned to it': Murder-accused 'disrespectful' to partner on night of fatal fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Conditioned to it': Murder-accused 'disrespectful' to partner on night of fatal fire
The 21-year-old was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.
!['We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi
'We walk in unity today' - Te Aorangi Dillon.
!['I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbye](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbye
The 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.
!['Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.