Auckland couple wins $15.3 million Powerball jackpot
Friday 9 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Lotto
An anonymous Auckland couple has won the first Powerball jackpot under the new 14-ball format. After discovering the win during their Sunday routine, the pair plans to help their children and retire near the beach. They intend to treat themselves to fillet steak following the $15.3 million win.
Key facts
6 facts
- The jackpot win was $15.3 million.
- The winners are an Auckland couple.
- This is the first jackpot claimed under the new 14-ball format.
- The win was discovered on a Sunday.
- The prize includes $15 million from Powerball First Division.
- The prize includes $333,333 from Lotto First Division.
The full story
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An Auckland couple has won $15.3 million in Powerball, marking the first jackpot claimed under the new 14-ball format. The prize consists of $15 million from the Powerball First Division and $333,333 from the Lotto First Division.
The winners discovered the news during their usual Sunday routine while checking their ticket on MyLotto. The man reported that his numbers kept appearing, and he went to wake his wife, who was still in bed.
The couple is keeping the win quiet for now and intends to tell their children once they have processed the news. They plan to use the money to set up their children and fulfil a long-held wish to retire near the beach.
The winners described themselves as not extravagant and are not looking for anything flash. However, the man joked about buying a new phone and perhaps a gold-plated toothbrush, while his wife noted they might upgrade from rump to fillet steak.
Where reports differ
- One report specifies the prize breakdown between Powerball and Lotto First Divisions.
Compiled from reports by 1News, Stuff and NZ Herald.
