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NationalApril 23

'Think about your options' - Lotto winner

A former Lotto winner has some sensible advice for the country's newest multi-millionaires: don't do anything rash with that $22 million.
NationalOctober 2

Double delight for Big Wednesday winner

A Gisborne woman stood dumbstruck with tears rolling down her cheeks when she heard she had won Lotto's Big Wednesday not once, but twice -- a total of nearly $175,000.
NationalAugust 23

Clock ticking for $1m Lotto winner

The clock is ticking for a mystery Aucklander who has won $1 million in Lotto.
NationalJuly 11

Rotorua ticket wins $1 million

A lucky Lotto player is $1 million richer after winning Lotto First Division last night.
NationalJune 28

Rotorua Lotto punter wins $24 million

A Rotorua Lotto player walked into his local dairy this afternoon with no idea he was $24 million richer.
NationalJune 6

Lotto million split four ways

Four winners from all corners of the country have claimed a share in last night's Lotto draw.
NationalMarch 30

$9m Powerball winners plan random acts of kindness

The winners of Saturday's $9.1 million Powerball prize say they will spend the money helping other people.
NationalFebruary 21

Lotto million split three ways

Three Lotto players from Christchurch, Drury and Auckland each pocketed a third of a million, winning equal shares of First Division last night.
NationalJanuary 8

Retired truckie claims big Lotto prize

A retired truck driver from south Auckland has claimed a $10.7 million prize in last Saturday's Lotto.
NationalDecember 21

Ashburton colleagues share Lotto prize

Six Ashburton work colleagues will each be more than $33,000 richer this Christmas thanks to winning Lotto.
NationalSeptember 28

Hokitika ticket wins $2 million

While the country lost an hour overnight, one lucky Lotto player will gain $2 million into their bank account after winning Lotto First Division.
NationalSeptember 14

$7.2m Lotto win for Feilding ticket

A lucky Lotto player from Feilding is waking up to a $7.2 million boost to their bank account this morning.
NationalAugust 17

Big win for South Island ticket

Another lucky South Islander has landed a top prize on the Lotto, pocketing a $4.5 million win.
DunedinJune 12

Lotto tickets at self-service checkouts

Supermarket shoppers at three Dunedin Countdown stores can now buy some Lotto tickets from self-service checkouts as well as from those operated by staff.
Central OtagoApril 22

Wanaka ticket wins $1 million

A lucky Lotto player in Wanaka is $1 million richer after winning a First Division prize.
DunedinApril 20

Lottery grants changes after errors made

The Department of Internal Affairs has implemented major changes after more than $12 million in overstated funding was granted by the Lottery Grants Board last year.
DunedinMarch 5

Lotto products aim to attract younger players

Lotto New Zealand is making a play towards a younger demographic by launching a new smartphone app and a new gambling product this year.
NationalJanuary 20

Aussie grandad wins big on unlucky number

An Australian grandfather visiting relatives in Auckland pocketed $1 million after choosing his unlucky number to win Lotto at the weekend.
NationalJanuary 19

Visitor claims $1m Lotto win

A lucky foreigner has banked $1 million while visiting New Zealand this summer.
NationalJanuary 13

Christmas gift Lotto ticket wins $1 million

A couple from Taupo unwrapped a very generous present this Christmas when a Lotto ticket they received as a gift won them $1 million with Lotto First Division.
NationalOctober 19

$22m Lotto winner tracked down

A knock on a Christchurch man's door has changed his life, after it emerged he was sitting on a $22.6 million winning Lotto ticket, and didn't realise.
NationalSeptember 30

'Westie' claims record Powerball prize

A self-proclaimed "westie" from Auckland has come forward to claim the largest ever individual Powerball prize of $33 million.
NationalSeptember 20

Advice for Lotto winners: 'Keep it quiet'

A Lotto-winning couple who struck it big with a $15.7 million jackpot earlier this year have some simple advice for anyone who wins tonight's enormous Powerball prize - get good financial advice and keep the win quiet.
QueenstownJuly 24

Games villages planned

Two ''Lotto Villages'' in Queenstown and Wanaka will form central meeting places for athletes and spectators during next month's Winter Games New Zealand.
NationalJune 9

Big Lotto winner yet to claim prize

Mt Maunganui's newest Lotto millionaire has yet to claim their $9.83 million Powerball prize.