Your chance of winning Powerball is 1 in 38 million – and it could be about to get a lot harder.

The Herald has revealed Lotto NZ bosses are keen to increase the number of balls in the Powerball draw - and are already seeking permission from the Government for what has been described as a “matrix” change for the game.

But, how will this affect your odds? And, why do they want to change the game anyway?

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior reporter Neil Reid is here to crunch the numbers and tell us more about these potential changes on the way.

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

Your chance of winning Powerball is 1 in 38 million &ndash; and it could be about to get a lot harder.
The Herald has revealed Lotto NZ bosses are keen to increase the number of balls in the Powerball draw - and are already seeking permission from the Government for what has been described as a &ldquo;matrix&rdquo; change for the game.
But, how will this affect your odds? And, why do they want to change the game anyway?
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior reporter Neil Reid is here to crunch the numbers and tell us more about these potential changes on the way.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

How potential Lotto changes could affect your chances of winning

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The mistlestoe's hung, the bells are a'ringing 

And all through the malls Mariah Carey is singing 

It's the same old story, told year after year 

Of Santa and reindeer and widespread good cheer 

But look a bit closer, and you might see a crack 

In the stronghold St Nick has had since way back 

Where once stood a hero, red coat and beard white 

A sack on his sleigh promising Christmas delight 

Now stands a figure, towering six foot two tall 

With a coat of green fur, heart two sizes too small 

The Grinch who stole Christmas is making a play 

For the title of hero come this Yuletide day 

For poor old Saint Nick, this might not end well 

And to give us the lowdown is Dr Lorna Piatti-Farnell.

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

The mistlestoe's hung, the bells are a'ringing&nbsp;
And all through the malls Mariah Carey is singing&nbsp;
It's the same old story, told year after year&nbsp;
Of Santa and reindeer and widespread good cheer&nbsp;
But look a bit closer, and you might see a crack&nbsp;
In the stronghold St Nick has had since way back&nbsp;
Where once stood a hero, red coat and beard white&nbsp;
A sack on his sleigh promising Christmas delight&nbsp;
Now stands a figure, towering six foot two tall&nbsp;
With a coat of green fur, heart two sizes too small&nbsp;
The Grinch who stole Christmas is making a play&nbsp;
For the title of hero come this Yuletide day&nbsp;
For poor old Saint Nick, this might not end well&nbsp;
And to give us the lowdown is Dr Lorna Piatti-Farnell.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Reissue: From villain to icon: Why the Grinch is everywhere this Christmas

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Marsden Point operated as New Zealand’s only oil refinery for nearly 60 years.

At its peak in the 80s, it employed around 1700 people – when it was closed in 2022, nearly 240 lost their jobs.

Run by Channel Infrastructure, the site now operates as NZ’s largest fuels import terminal storing and distributing 40% of the country’s fuel.

In recent weeks, a slew of Ministers have visited the site, with NZ First in particular floating the idea of introducing our first Special Economic Zone to help pump investment into the site, and life into the Northland economy.

Massey University Professor Emeritus Sustainable Energy and Climate Mitigation, Ralph Sims, joins us to discuss the site’s potential.

Later, Channel Infrastructure CEO Rob Buchanan takes us through the future of Marsden Point.

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Marsden Point operated as New Zealand&rsquo;s only oil refinery for nearly 60 years.
At its peak in the 80s, it employed around 1700 people &ndash; when it was closed in 2022, nearly 240 lost their jobs.
Run by Channel Infrastructure, the site now operates as NZ&rsquo;s largest fuels import terminal storing and distributing 40% of the country&rsquo;s fuel.
In recent weeks, a slew of Ministers have visited the site, with NZ First in particular floating the idea of introducing our first Special Economic Zone to help pump investment into the site, and life into the Northland economy.
Massey University Professor Emeritus Sustainable Energy and Climate Mitigation, Ralph Sims, joins us to discuss the site&rsquo;s potential.
Later, Channel Infrastructure CEO Rob Buchanan takes us through the future of Marsden Point.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Reissue: Marsden Point's potential to be 'world-leading' in sustainable aviation fuels

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Is New Zealand’s largest city dying?

Auckland is home to roughly a third of the entire country’s population and is predicted to grow even bigger in the coming years.

The City of Sails is, by far, the largest contributor to New Zealand’s economic output, generating about 40% of GDP.

But, walk down many of the inner-city streets, and you’ll see vacant lots – with a lot of potential.

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald property editor, Anne Gibson is with us to discuss what can be done to get developers moving on empty spaces – some, that have been desolate for decades.

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

Is New Zealand&rsquo;s largest city dying?
Auckland is home to roughly a third of the entire country&rsquo;s population and is predicted to grow even bigger in the coming years.
The City of Sails is, by far, the largest contributor to New Zealand&rsquo;s economic output, generating about 40% of GDP.
But, walk down many of the inner-city streets, and you&rsquo;ll see vacant lots &ndash; with a lot of potential.
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald property editor, Anne Gibson is with us to discuss what can be done to get developers moving on empty spaces &ndash; some, that have been desolate for decades.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

Reissue: Vacant lots and empty stores: The dire state of Auckland CBD real estate revealed

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