Lotto
Lotto's humble millionaire
When Lou Te Keeti won 10.3 million dollars in the Lotto Powerball this year, he made a couple of unlikely decisions - one was to go public, and the other was to stay put. There have been no lavish… Audio
Too many millions?
Lotto tickets are flying out the door as the powerball prize jackpots to $38 million. We ask the panellists why people find it so much more tempting to buy a ticket when the prize grows. Audio
Ten women claim $3 million each in Lotto syndicate
Ten former dental colleagues have won a share of $30m after contributing $2 a week to a Lotto syndicate for five years. Tina tells Checkpoint how her and her friends plan to spend the money. Video, Audio
Complaint upheld over Lotto Mother's Day ad
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint about a television promotion for Lotto suggesting viewers should thank their mums with a lottery ticket for Mother's Day.
Couple claim $27m Lotto prize: 'It doesn't seem real'
A Thames couple have come forward to claim the fourth biggest Lotto prize ever handed out.
Claimed: $44 million Lotto prize
"My head started spinning, my heart was racing and I got the shakes." Audio
Higher chance of being hit by lightning than winning Lotto
New Zealanders hoping to take home the huge $44 million Lotto prize have more chance of being struck by lightning - twice. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
What to do if you find yourself $44m richer tonight
Tonight's winning Lotto ticket could be worth a cool $44 million - the largest prize ever to be offered in New Zealand. Audio
Predictable story sparks predictable media frenzy
Like lambs or daffodils in spring Lotto jackpots are a media perennial. Is it time for the media to start treating Lotto as more than just an entertainment story? Audio
Predictable story sparks predictable media frenzy
Like lambs or daffodils in spring Lotto jackpots are a media perennial. Is it time for the media to start treating Lotto as more than just an entertainment story?
Audio2.7m tickets sold for $40m powerball jacket
New Zealanders spent $40 million on tickets for Saturday night's record $40 million powerball jackpot, with three winners across the country winning $13.3m apiece. Audio
Powerball winners deserving of $13.3 million prize
Dunedin Lotto shop owner Julie Moyle says Powerball winners are deserving of their $13.3 million prize. She tells reporter Catherine Hutton the whole experience of selling a winning ticket was… Audio
2m Kiwis compete for Lotto prize
The New Zealand Lotteries Commission estimates that around 2,000,000 Kiwis will be playing this weekend for their share of the biggest prize in lotto history of $40m. Audio
Lotto $40m jackpot draw
The Lotto Powerball jackpot draw is tomorrow night. We talk to Amelia Mizura of the Lotteries Commission about ticket sales and what happens if it isn't won. Audio
What are the chances of winning Lotto's $40 million?
A record $40 million Lotto jackpot must be struck tomorrow night. It's easy to dream, but exactly how hard is it to win? Auckland University statistics expert Russell Millar explains the odds. Audio
Another Lotto jackpot
Should we have more $1m-plus Lotto prizes rather than one giant jackpot? Audio
Ashburton lotto winners want to remain anonymous
The Ashburton winner - or winners - of Lotto's 22-million-dollar jackpot on Saturday night have spent the afternoon in Auckland, confirming their win and celebrating at the organisation's head office… Audio
Lotto funding plummets $25m
Community and arts organisations will receive less Lotto funding this year, after a run of big wins and a drop in the number of people buying tickets.
Lotto winner splits $15m winnings with his friend
A Porirua man won 15 million dollars in Lotto last night - and is promptly giving half of it away. Audio
