Kawerau woman wins share of $55 million Powerball jackpot

Wednesday 26 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 26 Nov 2025, 10:36am

In this story Lotto

A woman from Kawerau has won an $18.3 million share of the recent $55 million Lotto Powerball must-be-won jackpot. After discovering her winning numbers, she shared the news with her family. She described the experience as life-changing and noted the need to stay grounded despite the windfall.

How they headlined it

10:20am

1. StuffWed 26 Nov 2025, 10:20am

   Kawerau woman says she has to remind herself she’s still ordinary after huge Lotto win (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 26 Nov 2025, 10:28am

   'Bit of a daze': Kawerau woman claims final $18.3m Powerball prize (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 26 Nov 2025, 10:36am

   Kawerau Lotto winner recounts shock and joy of $18.3m Powerball win (opens in new tab)