Powerball at a massive $42 million - second highest jackpot ever

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to a massive $42 million for Wednesday night’s draw.

"This is the first time in four years Powerball has been over $40 million," says Marie Winfield, Head of Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility at Lotto NZ.

Powerball rolls over: $42 million up for grabs on Wednesday

Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night where the jackpot will be $42 million.

Powerball rolls over: $35 million up for grabs on Saturday

Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $35 million.

South Island winning Lotto streak continues

Will the South Island Lotto winning streak continue tomorrow night with $30 million up for grabs with Powerball?

It has been an incredible start to the year with five major prizes being won by South Island players in the first seven weeks of 2020.

Temuka Lotto player wins $1 million

One lucky Lotto player from Temuka will be celebrating tonight after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

The winning ticket was sold at Village Post Temuka in Temuka.

Powerball rolls over - $28 million up for grabs this Saturday

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over tonight, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $29.4 million up for grabs on Saturday night.

Independent review slams one-sided study on the health effects of gambling

A highly respected economics advisor has labelled a report commissioned by the Ministry of Health as "seriously flawed", explaining that "no weight should be placed on [its] conclusions".

Two Lotto players share $1 million

Two Lotto players from Hastings and Wanaka will have extra reason to celebrate this Waitangi Day after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

The winning tickets were sold at Paper Plus Hastings in Hastings and Albert Town Four Square in Wanaka.

Volunteers needed for red puppy appeal street collection

Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs (formerly Blind Foundation) is seeking volunteers for its Red Puppy Appeal street collection on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March 2020.

Bay of Plenty player wins Strike

One lucky Strike player from the Bay of Plenty will be celebrating after winning $200,000 with Strike Four in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

The winning ticket was sold to a MyLotto player from the Bay of Plenty.