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: Strangers in their own land: how a new citizenship category could avoid a trap for Indigenous children born overseas

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

16 Nov: Lotto winners could make their millions go further

16 Nov: The final phase of a 160-million dollar upgrade to Massey University's veterinary facilities has officially opened

15 Nov: Lotto hopefuls across the country are imagining how they'll divvy up the jackpot if their numbers are called

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