Ōpōtiki couple wins $12.5 million Lotto Powerball jackpot

Thursday 4 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 4 Sep 2025, 11:41am

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An anonymous couple from Ōpōtiki won $12.5 million in Saturday's Lotto Powerball draw. After checking their ticket on the MyLotto app, the pair reported feeling as though they were living in a dream and remained sleepless for two nights.

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1. StuffThu 4 Sep 2025, 11:34am

   ‘Are we going to wake up now?’: Lotto winner’s partner thought $12.5m win was a prank (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 4 Sep 2025, 11:41am

   'I sat straight up in bed': Ōpōtiki couple sleepless after $12.5m Lotto win (opens in new tab)