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New Plymouth Powerball Player Wins $14.3 Million
15 April 2026
It will be a night to remember for a lucky Powerball player from New Plymouth after winning $14.3 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from New Plymouth.
The prize is made up of $14 million from Powerball First Division and $333,333 from Lotto First Division.
Tonight’s winner is the ninth Powerball multi-millionaire this year, and the win comes just over two weeks after two Auckland players split a huge $25 million jackpot, each taking home $12.75 million.
Two other lucky Lotto players will also be celebrating after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold atMarston Moor in Kaitaia and New World Rototuna in Hamilton.
Meanwhile, Strike Four has rolled over tonight and will be $400,000 on Saturday night.
Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above stores should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the MyLottoApp.
Players can phone Lotto NZ on 0800 695 6886 if they want to enquire about the best way to claim a prize.
Powerball wins in 2026:
| Date | Prize | Store | Location | |
| 1 | 14 January | $10.2 million | MyLotto | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| 2 | 21 January | $5.3 million | MyLotto | Otago |
| 3 | 14 February | $5.08 million | Coastlands Lotto | Paraparaumu |
| 4 | 14 February | $5.08 million | MyLotto | Masterton |
| 5 | 14 February | $5.08 million | New World Greymouth | Greymouth |
| 6 | 18 February | $4.5 million | Glen Innes Dairy and Lotto Outlet | Auckland |
| 7 | 28 March | $12.75 million | MyLotto | Auckland |
| 8 | 28 March | $12.75 million | MyLotto | Auckland |
| 9 | 15 April | $14.3 million | MyLotto | New Plymouth |
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