Lotto win: One player taking home $5.5 million

One lucky Lotto player from Christchurch is taking home $5.5 million.

A lucky player from Christchurch is taking home $5.5 million with Powerball First Division in tonight's live Lotto draw.

The prize is made up of $5 million from Powerball First Division and $500,000 from Lotto First Division.

The winning ticket was bought online.

A ticket bought at Unichem Cuba Mall in Wellington won the other half-million in Lotto First Division.