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One of two South Island multimillion-dollar Lotto prizes was claimed in Christchurch by a man who won $5.5 million with a ticket bought at New World St Martins, while the Dunedin prize of the same amount remains unclaimed. The winner from Christchurch, who wishes to remain anonymous, discovered his win the next morning and plans to use the money wisely for his family's future, while Lotto NZ encourages the Dunedin winner to check their ticket...

A man is facing multiple charges, including assaulting police, after a serious car crash in Cockle Bay, East Auckland on March 16. The crash involved two vehicles, with one driver fleeing the scene but later located by police. The 27-year-old man will appear in court on March 21 for charges including resisting police, dangerous driving, and possession of cannabis utensils. Full Article

A person died after being hit by a freight train at a pedestrian crossing in Invercargill near Elles Rd, with emergency services responding to the scene. The incident occurred at the Ness St crossing, and the train was only carrying coal at the time, with the train driver receiving support. This is the second pedestrian fatality involving a train in a week, following the death of 13-year-old Sarie Morton near Matamata College. Full Article

A decade ago, The Bachelor NZ premiered, introducing Arthur Green as the chiselled leading man searching for love. The show marked a shift in New Zealand reality TV, bringing vulnerability and romance to our screens. Matilda, a rib-loving sales executive, was the first bachelorette to meet Arthur on the red carpet, sparking a hopeful connection and setting the stage for a season of love and drama. Full Article

One person died and two others were critically injured after a driver fled from the police and crashed in Penrose, Auckland. The driver, in critical condition, failed to stop when signaled by the police, resulting in a collision with two other cars. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the incident, and a 'Critical Incident Investigation' has been launched, with support being provided to those affected and their families. Full Article

Lisa Bethune, principal of Beachlands School since November 2024, has been an educator for 30 years, with experience in teaching, learning support, and school management. She values creating a positive learning environment and working collaboratively with staff, parents, and the community to enhance student success. Beachlands School is at the heart of the community, fostering strong connections with Takutai Trust, the local playcentre, and the Pohutukawa Coast. Bethune advocates for more support for students with...