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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18 Nov: Nearly one in five living in New Zealand, identify as Maori

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17 Nov: It'll now be easier for travellers to go between beaches and snow - with Air New Zealand announcing a new non-stop seasonal service between Queenstown and Brisbane

16 Nov: Travellers are advised of a serious incident on State Highway 6 at Central Otago's Kawarau Gorge that may result in delays

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