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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03 Dec: Auckland restaurateur Leo Molloy says he'll pay the fine the Veterinary Council's imposed - for breaching name suppression of the murderer of British backpacker, Grace Millane

03 Dec: More than 11 years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 went missing - the search is about to resume

03 Dec: Pleas for fishers to steer clear of Papanui Point - one of New Zealand's deadliest drowning hotspots

02 Dec: Criticism of Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown - for planning a rates hike, at the same time the Government's put up a plan to force Councils to cap them

02 Dec: NZ is taking aim at feral cats. Are we ready for the ethical and practical implications?

01 Dec: Jimmy Barnes is heading back to New Zealand - to celebrate his landmark album, For the Working Class Man, turning 40

01 Dec: Business as usual is expected at Air New Zealand and Jetstar today - after warnings solar radiation could interfere with onboard computers on Airbus A320 aircraft

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National:
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Living & Travel:
More than 11 years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 went missing - the search is about to resume 18:07

Law and Order:
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Rugby:
The All Blacks will find out their pool stage opponents at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia later tonight 17:27

Rugby League:
None of the Perth Bears' first four additions will play in the NRL next season 16:57

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