Upper North Island Dominates In The Powerball Stakes

16 October 2008 - The upper North Island is home to the top twenty Powerball winning stores in the country, but the rest of New Zealand is vying to get on the list with this weekend's record breaking 'Must Be Won' $30m jackpot up for grabs.

'Must Be Won' Explained

13 October 2008 - For only the fourth time in NZ Lotteries' history, a 'Must Be Won' draw has been called for Powerball this weekend.

Record $20 Million Powerball Jackpot Creates Nationwide Buzz

1 OCTOBER 2008 - This weekend sees the biggest Powerball jackpot up for grabs in its seven year history - creating a buzz around the nation, queues in Lotto shops and a rise in registrations for mylotto.co.nz.

A Three Million Dollar Bowl Of Cocoa Pops

22 August 2008 - A hard working family of eight from East Auckland are celebrating their luck after winning $3.17 million on Big Wednesday.

Barker: Lottery Funding For Traditional Māori Garden

19 August 2008 - Lottery Grants Board Presiding Member Rick Barker today announced a grant of up to $433,000 from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund, to Hamilton City Council. The grant will enable the completion of Te Parapara Garden, New Zealand's first public traditional Māori garden.

Barker: Appointments To Lottery Grants Board And Distribution Committees

15 August 2008 - Internal Affairs Minister, Hon Rick Barker, has announced reappointments and appointments to the Lottery Grants Board (the Board) and five Lottery distribution committees.

Temuka Million Claimed By South Canterbury Family

15 August 2008 - A South Canterbury family are still coming to terms with the news that they are the region's newest millionaires after claiming the $1,020,720 Lotto First Division prize from Saturday night, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

Unclaimed Temuka Million Talk Of Town Of 4,000

NZ Lotteries is still waiting for a Lotto player who bought their ticket at Temuka Take Note to come forward and claim their massive first division prize of $1,020,720," says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

Barker: Funding From Lottery A Big Win For Porirua Arena

12 August 2008 - A grant of up to $2.9 million from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund will allow Porirua City Council to complete the construction of the new Te Rauparaha Arena.

$290,000 Strike Surprise For Christchurch Man

30 July 2008 - A Lotto Strike Four prize worth $290,216 has been claimed by a very surprised Christchurch man.

The lucky winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, said he regularly plays Lotto games but has never won a big prize.