Two Auckland Instant Multi-Millionaires: $25.5 Million Powerball Jackpot Split

AUCKLAND, NZ – It was a Saturday night to remember for two lucky Aucklanders who have woken up today as New Zealand’s newest multi-millionaires. The massive $25.5 million Powerball jackpot from the March 28 draw has been split down the middle, with two winning tickets each scooping a life-changing $12.75 million.

Both winning tickets were purchased online via the MyLotto app, continuing a dominant streak for digital players in 2026. Each prize package is made up of $12.5 million from Powerball First Division and a $250,000 share of Lotto First Division.

The Winning Numbers

If you haven’t checked your app or ticket yet, these are the numbers that just turned two lives upside down:

• Lotto Numbers: 05, 12, 19, 27, 30, 38

• Bonus Ball: 14

• Powerball: 03

A Winning Streak for the Big Smoke

These two winners mark the seventh and eighth Powerball multi-millionaires crowned in New Zealand already this year. Interestingly, Auckland seems to be the “lucky charm” region of late; this win comes just weeks after another Auckland player claimed a $4.5 million prize that had sat unclaimed for over a fortnight.

Other Big Winners from Saturday Night

While the Powerball winners take the headlines, they weren’t the only ones celebrating:

• Lotto First Division: Two other players (one from Canterbury via MyLotto and one who bought their ticket at New World Broadway, Palmerston North) each won $250,000.

• Strike Four: Two players are $200,000 richer today. Winning tickets were sold at Dominion Superette in Auckland and Kaimanawa Store in Palmerston North.

• Second Division: 28 players pocketed $13,923 each, with four lucky individuals from Waikato, Taranaki, West Coast, and Ashburton getting a Powerball boost to take home $20,746.

Lotto NZ “Gamechanger” on the Horizon

This massive win comes amidst news of a significant overhaul to the Lotto Powerball format. Lotto NZ recently announced that starting in the second half of 2026, the number of Powerballs will increase from 10 to 14.

While this will make the Division 1 jackpot slightly harder to hit, it introduces a new Division 8 and is expected to increase the total number of weekly winners by 30%. For now, however, the current format is still delivering the goods for Aucklanders.

Ready to see if luck is on your side? For the latest draw results, to purchase your next Powerball ticket, or to learn more about the 2026 game updates, visit the official MyLotto website at mylotto.co.nz. It’s the fastest way to check your numbers, manage your favorites, and stay informed on New Zealand’s biggest jackpots and newest millionaires.