Two Lotto players land $500,000 windfall

Lotto players from Palmerston North and Christchurch will be over the moon after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

The winning tickets were sold at Pak N Save Palmerston North in Palmerston North and Wigram New World in Christchurch.

Four Lotto players win $250,000

It’s not every day you win $250,000 - but today is that day for four Lotto players who won Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

Clyde Strike player wins $400,000

A lucky Strike player from Clyde will be feeling on top of the world after winning $400,000 with Strike Four in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

The winning ticket was sold at Clyde Four Square in Clyde.

Clashes in store for Handa Chatham Cup and Women's Knockout Cup

The draws for the next rounds of both the ISPS Handa Chatham Cup and Women’s Knockout Cup were conducted this afternoon by New Zealand Football and resulted in a number of notable clashes across the country.

Women's Knockout Cup: Record-writing Rood eyes more success

Fleet-footed forward Katie Rood has plenty on her plate at the moment in juggling a dual role at the Northern Football Federation with her playing commitments for both Glenfield Rovers and as part of the ground-breaking Football Ferns Development Programme (FFDP).

Focus returns to domestic action for cup

The All Whites’ heroic exploits against Mexico in the FIFA Confederations Cup have captured the headlines in recent days but the focus of many football followers will return to the domestic game tomorrow as the third round of the ISPS Handa Chatham Cup gets underway.

NZ legends of '82 FIFA World Cup come together

As the current crop of All Whites were kicking off their campaign at the FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia, back home a group of their predecessors were sharing stories of the country’s first ever appearance at a major footballing event.

Powerball and Strike roll over

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over tonight, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $7.3 million up for grabs on Saturday night.

Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $6 million.

Rags to riches for $9 million Powerball winners

For New Zealand’s newly-minted Powerball millionaires it’s a true tale of rags to riches - or rubbish bags to riches, at least.

The Powerball jackpot was struck on Wednesday night by Pukekohe locals who grabbed a ticket on a whim while at the supermarket earlier this week.

Powerball player from Pukekohe scores $9 million

A player from Pukekohe will be popping the champagne tonight after winning $9 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.