Two Rotorua players also shared in the winnings in that earlier draw, each scooping $22,861 in Second Division prizes with tickets bought at Western Heights Foodmarket and online via MyLotto.
Saturday night’s draw comes after a mass upgrade to Lotto New Zealand’s systems.
Saturday's draw comes after Lotto New Zealand welcomed a major new technology upgrade. Terminals were replaced in every outlet and produce new-look tickets that also help detect players who might adopt dangerous playing habits.
“This once-in-a-generation project will enable future innovations and improved customer experiences,” Lotto New Zealand head of corporate communications Will Hine said ahead of last week’s draw.
A large jackpot puts increased data demand and increased strain on Lotto New Zealand’s systems and staff at a critical time in their project, Hine said.
2025 Powerball wins
January 8: $7m, MyLotto, Wellington
January 22: $8.3m, MyLotto, Taranaki
February 8: $10.5m, Glenview Centre Lotto & Post, Hamilton
February 26: $10.5m, Paper Plus Waihī & Toyworld, Waihī
March 15: $5.5m, New World St Martins, Christchurch
March 15: $5.5m, New World Gardens, Dunedin
March 22: $5.3m, Windsor On the Spot Express, Port Chalmers
