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New Plymouth's last remaining specialist magazine shop to shut its doors this weekend
Mainly Magazines & Lotto - which once carried more than 1200 titles - is putting a full stop on business, saying the numbers just do not add up.

Kiwi Lotto king: Five-time winner reveals secret formula to pocketing millions
A notorious New Zealand-born Lotto winner has lifted the lid on how he has won the lottery five times, earning him millions of dollars.

Lotto draw raises $11.7m for Cyclone Gabrielle relief
With half the value of all Lotto, Powerball and Strike tickets going to cyclone relief, the "Must-be-won" draw for $15.5 million on Saturday went to a Canterbury player.

Powerball: Lotto rises to $1.9bn world record prize with no jackpot winner
The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 292.2 million, with no winner in more than three months.

Two lucky Lotto winners $500,000 richer, Powerball up to $8m
Two lucky Lotto winners are $500,000 richer after collecting winning tickets in Hamilton and Marlborough. The two players who share Division One are tonight's biggest winners, with a third player collecting $200,000 after winning...

Pair relieved to hear 'comforting sound' of rescue helicopter after cliff crash
Two people involved in a car crash off a cliff are so lucky they should "go and get a Lotto ticket this weekend", one of their rescuers says.

Lotto: Powerball jackpot set at $10 million, will someone strike it big?
The numbers are in for tonight's Lotto draw, with players in with a chance to win their share of the $10 million Powerball jackpot. Tonight's numbers were: 37, 22, 15, 39, 9 and 27. The bonus ball was 31 and the Powerball was...

Questions raised after hundreds win lotto jackpot
This is the most winners for a single draw ever in the Philippines, according to local media.

Lotto’s $17.2m win: Canterbury player scores big in 2024's first Powerball win
The winning ticket for the mouth-watering sum was sold on MyLotto to the player from Canterbury.

Wairoa player win $10.3m in Powerball first division
Just one ticket won Powerball first division in last night's Lotto draw, leaving a player from Wairoa $10.3m dollars richer.

Canadian teen wins $48m lotto jackpot on first try
Sensible Juliette Lamour, 18, immediately turned to a financial planner, or Dad, as she calls him.

Straight Up: Sonia Gray on modelling, neurodiversity and Dancing with the Stars
Over the past two decades, Sonia Gray has become one of New Zealand's most beloved stars. The actress and presenter has become synonymous with Lotto as the main presenter, but over the past few years has become a staunch advocate...

Powerball: Lotto fever grips US for $1.6bn world record prize
One in 292 million odds of winning have not deterred hopeful Americans from snapping up their tickets.

$16 million Lotto jackpot winner remains a mystery
After a life-changing $16 million Lotto win was confirmed yesterday, the lucky winner is yet to claim their prize.The winning numbers for this week's Powerball Lotto draw were: 10, 12, 17, 25, 30 and 32.The Bonus Ball was 23,...

Check your tickets! One player scoops $16 million Lotto Powerball win
One lucky player is $16 million richer after tonight's Lotto Powerball draw.The life-changing win has just been confirmed on Lotto's website, with the winning numbers: 10, 12, 17, 25, 30 and 32.The Bonus Ball was 23, and the Power...

The perks and pitfalls of a Lotto syndicate: Experts give their tips after New Zealand syndicate claims $23m Lotto prize
After a betting syndicate claimed $23 million in Lotto winnings this week, New Zealanders might be thinking about pooling their money in pursuit of riches. But local and overseas experience shows there are a few pitfalls to sharing...

The secret life of: New Zealand's kindest Lotto winner
In the space of a year Michael* from Porirua's life changed in the most contrary of ways: He lost a loved one. And he won $15 million. This is the heartwarming story of one man's generosity, gratitude and humble dedication to his...