Christchurch man claims $5.5 million Powerball prize

Tuesday 18 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 18 Mar 2025, 2:15pm

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An anonymous Christchurch man has claimed a $5.5 million Powerball First Division prize from Saturday's draw. He described feeling a sense of panic before confirming the win with a Lotto operator. A second winning ticket purchased in Dunedin remains unclaimed.

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1. The Press via StuffTue 18 Mar 2025, 11:50am

   ‘I had a bit of a mild panic’: Christchurch man claims $5.5m Powerball win (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldTue 18 Mar 2025, 2:15pm

   Christchurch man claims $5.5m Powerball Lotto win, Dunedin-bought ticket unclaimed (opens in new tab)