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Lotto: 13 players win $20k each in second division – where tickets were sold
Most of the winning tickets were sold in the North Island.

Police seek Haami Hanara, teen killer with quashed murder conviction
Hanara's murder conviction was quashed in 2023, he admitted to manslaughter.

Taranaki rapist Allan Rosewarne denied parole, remains a risk of violent, sexual reoffending
Allan Rosewarne became eligible for parole about two years, but remains behind bars.

‘Auckland invasion’: Boy racers lead police around streets in cat-and-mouse chase as Prime Minister warns drivers of crackdown
The Herald followed the drivers as they took police on a cat-and-mouse chase.

'Plenty of brilliant stuff' but Lions win leaves 'surreal' feeling
The British and Irish Lions start their Test series with victory over Australia but the game finishes flat after showing promise.

Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges
The target is part of plans to improve the water sector following a record number of discharges.

'You're not really free' mistaken-identity murder fugitive told
The sister of a schoolboy stabbed to death in a mistaken identity hit appeals to the fugitive.

Parades, flags and songs: The campaign to force Ukrainian children to love Russia
Russian youth organisations are encouraging Ukrainian children to turn against their country.

Members only: India's rich and famous ditch old-school clubs for exclusive hangouts
A new generation of wealth creators has fuelled demand for private members-only clubs in Asia's third largest economy.

Parked in lay-bys - the drivers determined to avoid airport drop-off fees
Drivers at Edinburgh Airport say they resent paying high fees for dropping off passengers.

Mr and Mrs XCX: Brat star weds drummer of The 1975
Pop star Charli XCX tied the knot with the drummer of band The 1975 on Saturday.

'Great British Energy solar panels' were made in China
A Labour MP says GB Energy should buy British to avoid the risk of forced labour in supply chains.

All Black legend opens up on health and being in arts field
The 46-year-old has given an update on his heart condition after collapsing at the gym last year, and opens up on what it means to be on the board of Creative New Zealand.

How to heat your home without burning through the budget this winter
Heating your home makes up about a third of your monthly power bill, so here’s a look at the cheapest ways to stay warm.

'Ivan' - Usyk nicknames punch that stopped Dubois
Oleksandr Usyk nicknames the punch that saw him knock out Daniel Dubois to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight world champion.

England overcome lightning delay to beat US
England cruise past the United States in a weather-affected match in Washington which has almost two hours of delays.

Usyk destroys Dubois to reclaim undisputed crown
Oleksandr Usyk further cements his place as a boxing great by stopping Daniel Dubois in round five to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.

Are we willing to drop cash Isas and take more risks with our money?
Experts have questioned Rachel Reeves' plan to encourage investors with a campaign in the style of "Tell Sid".

'Inquiry after SAS identities leaked' and 'brat & groom'
The army has launched an inquiry after personal details of spies and soldiers leaked in new breach.

Should school summer holidays be shorter?
Six weeks can feel like a long time for parents, but are shorter summer breaks a good idea?

High on snus in school: The hidden nicotine pouches shredding teens' gums
Growing numbers of young people are using these highly addictive - but almost completely unregulated - products.

How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis
The world's race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars - and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries