A ticket sold in Pokeno has cracked the big one - picking up more than 42-million dollars in last night's Powerball draw.

There were so many people playing - and trying to check their tickets, the system crashed.

It's all up and running now.

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Entertainment:
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Rugby:
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Entertainment:
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Business:
Signs the economy is gaining momentum after a tough stretch 8:07

Politics:
Transparency concerns as Bougainville mine that sparked civil war on path to reopen 7:57

Sailing:
Repairers have ensured the Black Foils will take to the water at this weekend's SailGP Auckland regatta 7:57

Entertainment:
Miranda Kerr meditates with her children 7:51

Business:
The Local Government Minister's flagged concerns over a sharp rates increase in Christchurch 7:47

Rugby:
Jamie Joseph claims Highlanders Super Rugby headquarters is the place where there is the least chatter about his possible future as All Blacks coach, as he tries to avoid distractions for tomorrow's opener against the Crusaders 7:37

General:
Jakara Anthony misses medals at 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina 7:27

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