Key Takeaways
- The Powerball First Division had no winners for the draw, causing the jackpot to roll over to Wednesday with $12 million up for grabs.
- A single Ōtorohanga player won Powerball Second Division, pocketing $40,724 after purchasing the ticket via the MyLotto app.
- Fourteen players nationwide split the Lotto Second Division prize, each receiving $20,898 from tickets bought in locations ranging from the Far North to Dunedin.
- Earlier in the month, an Ashburton family secured a massive $28.6 million Powerball First Division win, plus three shares of Lotto First Division, marking one of the year’s largest lottery payouts.
- Winners can check results instantly in the MyLotto app; prizes ≤ $1,000 are auto‑credited, while larger amounts require an online claim form or a visit to a retailer for physical tickets.
- To claim the Powerball jackpot, a ticket must match all six Lotto numbers and the Powerball number.
- A chronological list shows several Powerball wins in 2026, ranging from $4.5 million to $28.6 million, with multiple wins on the same dates.
- The all‑time top five individual Lotto wins highlight historic payouts, led by a $44.06 million Auckland win in 2016.
Powerball First Division Roll Over
The most recent Powerball draw produced no winners in the First Division, meaning the top prize did not get claimed. As a result, the jackpot will roll over to the next scheduled draw on Wednesday, where an estimated $12 million will be available for players who manage to match the required numbers. This rollover increases excitement and ticket sales, as participants anticipate a larger potential payout. The absence of a First Division winner also shifts attention to the lower divisions, where prizes were still awarded.
Powerball Second Division Victory in Ōtorohanga
While the First Division remained unclaimed, the Second Division produced a clear winner. A player from Ōtorohanga successfully matched the necessary numbers to claim Powerball Second Division, walking away with $40,724. The winning ticket was purchased through the MyLotto app, highlighting the growing convenience of digital lottery platforms. This win demonstrates that even when the jackpot eludes players, substantial secondary prizes remain attainable.
Fourteen Winners Share Lotto Second Division
In the same draw, Lotto’s Second Division saw fourteen tickets win, each earning an identical payout of $20,898. The winning tickets were dispersed across a broad geographic spread, including the Far North, Auckland, Hamilton, Ōtorohanga, Taupō, New Plymouth, Wellington, Canterbury, Christchurch, Mosgiel, and Dunedin. Such a wide distribution underscores the national reach of the lottery and the fact that fortune can strike in both urban centres and smaller towns alike.
Ashburton Family’s Record‑Breaking Win
Earlier this month, an Ashburton family experienced a life‑changing moment by securing the Powerball First Division prize of $28.6 million. In addition to the jackpot, they also claimed three shares of the Lotto First Division, amplifying their total windfall. This victory placed the small Canterbury town at the forefront of one of the country’s most significant lottery wins for the year, illustrating how a single ticket can transform a community’s fortunes.
How to Claim Prizes
Ticket holders can instantly verify their results if they purchased through the MyLotto app; the platform automatically credits accounts for prizes of $1,000 or less. For winnings exceeding this threshold, winners must complete an online prize claim form available on the official Lotto website. Those who bought physical tickets are still required to visit an authorized Lotto retailer to present their ticket and undergo verification before receiving their prize. This dual‑channel approach ensures both digital and traditional players have clear pathways to claim their earnings.
Criteria for Winning the Powerball Jackpot
To secure the Powerball First Division jackpot, a ticket must satisfy two conditions: correctly predicting all six main Lotto numbers and matching the supplemental Powerball number. Only when both sets of numbers align does a player become eligible for the top‑tier prize. This dual‑requirement structure makes the jackpot notably challenging to win, contributing to its tendency to roll over and accumulate larger sums over successive draws.
Powerball Wins in 2026 – A Chronological Snapshot
The year 2026 has already produced several notable Powerball victories:
- January 14: $10.2 million won via MyLotto in the Manawatū‑Whanganui region.
- January 21: $5.3 million secured through MyLotto in Otago.
- February 14: three separate $5.08 million wins – at Coastlands Lotto in Paraparaumu, New World Greymouth, and MyLotto in Masterton.
- February 18: $4.5 million claimed at Glen Innes Dairy and Lotto Outlet in Auckland.
- March 28: two identical $12.75 million prizes, both won via MyLotto in Auckland.
- April 15: $14.3 million won through MyLotto in New Plymouth.
- June 3: the largest to date, $28.6 million, secured at Four Square Netherby in Ashburton.
These entries illustrate the frequency and variability of Powerball payouts throughout the year, with several draws yielding multi‑million‑dollar prizes.
All‑Time Top Five Lotto Individual Wins
Looking beyond 2026, the largest individual Lotto prizes in New Zealand’s history remain impressive milestones. The record‑setting win stands at $44.06 million, ticketed in Auckland in 2016. Following closely, a Waikato player captured $42.02 million in 2021. Wellington produced a $37.12 million prize in 2023, while Christchurch and Auckland each logged wins above $33 million in 2023 and 2013, respectively ($33.05 million and $33.01 million). These historic figures highlight the potential scale of lottery rewards and serve as aspirational benchmarks for current participants.