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    A lottery jackpot of more than a billion US dollars has been struck...after growing steadily since September last year

    A lottery jackpot of more than a billion US dollars has been struck...after growing steadily since September last year


    The Mega Millions payout...assuming it's claimed...is the third largest ever.

    The winning ticket was purchased at a supermarket in Detroit, and beat odds of one im more than 300 million.

    The winner will take the full jackpot if they accept is an annuity, paid in 30 annual instalments.

    Most winners go for a cash lump sum...which in this case would be 557 million after taxes.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Business News
     02 Nov: Changes to the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act have shown little consideration for intellectually disabled Kiwis
     02 Nov: Z Energy is apologising for any confusion, caused by aspects of a 2022 advertising campaign
     02 Nov: Firefighters have put out a large blaze at a commercial property in Auckland's Orewa overnight
     01 Nov: Thousands of PowerNet customers remain cut off in the lower South Island - a week after a severe storm downed much of its network
     01 Nov: US AI chip giant, Nvidia is rapidly propelling its stock to record highs
     01 Nov: The mystery of Prince Andrew's finances and why there are calls for more transparency
     01 Nov: Increasing demand from Asia is forecasted to boost global beef trade in the next five years
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     Today's News

    		 Auckland:
    A bus has collided with the edge of an overpass and caught fire on Auckland's North Shore 15:17

     Hamilton:
    UK train stabbing leaves 10 in hospital, nine with life-threatening injuries, police say 15:07

     Health & Safety:
    A public health expert's slamming the Government's handling of measles, as the number of cases climb 14:17

     Rugby:
    The All Blacks have gone some way to vanquishing the demons of Soldier Field from nine years ago, with a 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago 14:07

     Soccer:
    Liverpool have ended a four-game slide in the English Premier League with a 2-nil home win over Aston Villa 13:57

     Netball:
    The Silver Ferns are sticking with the same 14-player squad from the Constellation Cup loss to Australia for this month's Northern Tour 13:47

     Business:
    Changes to the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act have shown little consideration for intellectually disabled Kiwis 13:27

     Politics:
    As US government shutdown drags on, 42 million people could be affected by food program cuts 13:17

     Law and Order:
    Pitch invader stands with Kangaroos during national anthems before Ashes Test against England 13:07

     Soccer:
    Coach Steve Corica is delighted with how Auckland FC has rallied around new recruit Lachie Brook 13:07

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