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    A Bay of Plenty couple's finally claimed a 500-thousand-dollar lotto win - four months later

    A Bay of Plenty couple's finally claimed a 500-thousand-dollar lotto win - four months later


    The woman checked her New Years Day ticket bought at Fresh Choice Papamoa - after reading in the news about the unclaimed prize.

    The couple say they usually check their ticket manually - but this one slipped through the cracks.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Golf:
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     International:
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     International:
    Hillary Clinton slams Epstein committee for grilling her instead of Donald Trump 15:57

     Entertainment:
    Donald Faison admits JD and Turk's bromance on Scrubs is "way stronger" than his and Zach Braff's 15:51

     Law and Order:
    Two people have been arrested in connection to the death of Rotorua woman Sharlene Smith - one charged with her murder 15:27

     Entertainment:
    Paul Anthony Kelly has become a dad 15:21

     Cricket:
    Kiwi Daniel Hillier shares the lead at the New Zealand Golf Open after he finished his second round with a bogey in Central Otago 15:07

     Environment:
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     Entertainment:
    Martin Short has postponed his comedy tour dates following the death of his daughter 14:51

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