Two Auckland players share $40 million Lotto jackpot

Sunday 26 July 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 26 Jul, 11:46am

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Two players have split a $40 million Lotto Powerball jackpot, with each receiving approximately $20.1 million. The winning tickets were purchased in Auckland, one through Blockhouse Bay Postshop & Stationers and the other online via MyLotto.

How they headlined it

11:31am

1. StuffSun 26 Jul, 11:31am

   Here’s where Saturday’s winning Lotto tickets were sold (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 26 Jul, 11:34am

   Two Auckland residents split Lotto Powerball’s $40m jackpot (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSun 26 Jul, 11:46am

   Two Auckland Lotto players win $20 million each in jackpot split (opens in new tab)