Nelson man wins $16 million Powerball prize

Tuesday 16 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 16 Dec 2025, 11:29am

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A Nelson man has won $16 million after playing a $12 Lotto ticket. He discovered the windfall at a local supermarket last Thursday after 25 years of playing the game.

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1. StuffTue 16 Dec 2025, 11:11am

   Nelson man left ‘lost for words’ after $16 million lotto win (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 16 Dec 2025, 11:29am

   'Lost for words': Nelson man scores $16 million Lotto win (opens in new tab)