'Birko' claim second title in three years

Birkenhead United have won the ISPS Handa Chatham Cup for the second time in three years, finally overcoming Western Suburbs on penalties after a gripping final finished 1-1 at QBE Stadium in Auckland this evening.

Two Lotto players share $1 million

Two Lotto players will have an extra spring in their step after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

The winning tickets were sold at New World Motueka in Motueka and on MyLotto to a player from Hamilton.

ISPS Handa Chatham Cup - Young Kiwi talent on show in final

Whatever the outcome of this year’s ISPS Handa Chatham Cup final, New Zealand football fans are likely to be in for a treat as Sunday’s encounter will feature some of the best young players in the country, who are all in the habit of playing in an open, attractive manner.

Powerball and Strike roll over

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over tonight, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $7.7 million up for grabs on Saturday night.

Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $6 million.

Excitement in Taumarunui over start of revitalisation projects

Feedback from business owners and people in Taumarunui about the start of construction on the Hakiaha St revitalisation plans has been extremely positive with people voicing their excitement for the project to get underway.

Two Lotto players celebrate Father’s Day weekend win

As Kiwi families come together to celebrate dads this weekend, two Lotto players from Taupo and Bluff have extra reason to celebrate after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

Lucky numbers land Christchurch couple $5 million

A Christchurch man’s decision to ‘cover his bases’ by playing the same lucky Lotto numbers with a different Powerball number on each line has paid off after winning $5 million with Powerball First Division.

$5 million Powerball win for player from Canterbury

It will be a night to remember for a lucky Powerball player from Canterbury who won $5 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

Businesses run a mile from TVNZ porn show

Almost 30 businesses have boycotted TV2’s "Naked Attraction" after being contacted by families, leaving TVNZ to fill the advertising slots with free promotional material for their own programmes.

$6.3 million Powerball win for MyLotto player

Powerball’s winning streak continues with a lucky Powerball player from Auckland taking home $6.3 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.