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Alison Young is ecstatic her store sold the winning ticket.
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Kapiti abuzz after lucky lotto player scoops $37million
Kapiti New World owner Ali Young on selling the winning ticket. Video / Mark Mitchell
New iwi community services buildings completed in Lower Hutt
Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa has opened a new building at Te Whiti Park in Waiwhetū.
NPC rugby: The best and worst of round 2
Tim Brightwell tunes in for the highs and lows from the latest round of the NPC
Nicola Willis and the race for Ōhāriu
National’s deputy leader has her sights set on winning the western Wellington seat.
Hutt Hospital building may not be earthquake-prone after all
Weekly reports to the Health Minister reveal latest twist in Hutt Hospital confusion.
Council unable to contact those worst-affected by privacy breach
Police had out-of-date contact details for some of the people involved.
'Very sad': Surprise as Wishbone placed in liquidation
The cafe's website is no longer working and a liquidator has been appointed.
Midfielder opens up on his and his team's outstanding revival
The Central League standout opens up on his and his team's fightback.
Ministers apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifields
Documents have been released under the Official Information Act.
Why public servants are remaining in an earthquake-risk building
In 2022 there was a spate of snap building closures, but these office workers are staying.
Popular cafe chain Wishbone placed in liquidation
The cafe’s website is no longer working and a liquidator has been appointed.
Lawyer says woman allegedly indecently assaulted by sportsman lied
"The truth is you were a willing participant," lawyer Paul Knowsley said to the woman.
Lower Hutt hit and run: Judge issues warning to accused after gang signs pulled
The man is accused of dangerous driving causing the death of Megan Finlayson.
Local Focus: Meet Martinborough’s Union Square Welly Burger
This year's Welly Burger competition includes an 'oozy' entry from Union Bar and Bistro.
'This is not long-forgotten history': Descendants of Māori wronged by Crown back in court
'We just want our land back and then we'll go away' - Rangatira Rore Stafford
Sportsman allegedly tried to indecently assault women, stupefy one at gym Christmas party
'I don't know how I got home,' one of the women told the court.
Karate transforms local woman's health and confidence
Karate has significantly improved her Parkinson's disease symptoms.
Palmerston North still 'on edge' despite arrest amidst gang feud
Police seized several weapons and arrested a man last week.
'It shouldn't be seen as just an accident': Man struck pregnant partner in the stomach
Krishant Kumar struck his pregnant partner's belly before pushing her into a wall.
Hipkins reveals removal of GST from fruit and vegetables, Working for Families boost
Removing GST from fruit and vegetable will cost $2 billion.
Labour dangles election carrot: Promise to remove GST from fresh and frozen fruit and veg
They have revealed how much shoppers would save.
MP Ginny Andersen on family life and her sharp political rise
Andersen's 9-year-old recently mistook Grant Robertson for the 'weather man'.
'Completely out of character': Drink driver blames alcohol levels on keto diet
Paul Lewis said he was on a keto diet and didn't know his alcohol tolerance had dropped.
Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response
The Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.
Paralysed teen takes ACC fight to Court of Appeal
ACC and two courts have denied his claims. Now the case will go to the Court of Appeal.
5.6 quake shakes central NZ, felt in Wellington, Christchurch
Wellington residents described the shaking as 'rolling and juddery', and 'quite a wallop'.
Delivery driver breaks 'elderly' man's arm during clash over parking
The man was pushed so hard he flew threw the air and landed on the ground.
Accused in fatal hit and run near Te Papa named
The man accused of killing one woman and badly injuring another can now be identified.
Two injured, major traffic delays after crash in Wellington
The route to and from Eastbourne has been affected.
Interislander warned ferry issues could prove fatal if not fixed
Commuters say service is not good enough, after another fault left passengers stuck.
'Gutter politics': Winston Peters claims Act’s attack ad proves Seymour is worried
The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll, released today, had NZ First on 5.8 per cent.