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New Zealand Lotteries Commission - Latest News [Page 5]

Rotorua Winner Will Be In Raptures After Winning $10.6m

Sunday, 22 May 2011, 10:31 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Media Release 21 May 2011 Rotorua Winner Will Be In Raptures After Winning $10.6 Million A player who bought a Lotto Powerball ticket from Rotorua will be in raptures after winning $10.6 million and becoming New Zealand’s next multi-millionaire, ... More >>

Lotto, Powerball, And Strike Jackpot to Mother Of All Prizes

Sunday, 8 May 2011, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

On the eve of Mother’s Day, Lotto, Powerball, and Strike have all jackpotted tonight, meaning a massive $10.5 million will be on offer next week, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay. More >>

A Lotto Long-Distance Family Love

Thursday, 5 May 2011, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

While hundreds of thousands flocked to Britain to catch a glimpse of the Royal family recently, one Taranaki great grandmother has decided to use her $333,333 Lotto First Division prize to head over to Blighty to see a different family member – her sister. More >>

Powerball Jackpot Jumps to a Massive $34 Million

Wednesday, 6 April 2011, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Media Release 6 April 2011 Powerball Jackpot Jumps to a Massive $34 Million Increased sales so far this week have prompted NZ Lotteries to announce that this weekend’s minimum ‘must be won’ Powerball jackpot will be increased from $32 million to ... More >>

Powerball ‘Must Be Won’ Week Called - $32 Million on Offer

Saturday, 2 April 2011, 8:40 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

No single ticket had the right combination of numbers to win Lotto Powerball tonight, so its First Division has jackpotted to an estimated $32 million, meaning a ‘Must Be Won’ week has been called, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay. More >>

First Stop Bank for Latest Lotto Winner!

Monday, 28 March 2011, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

One lucky Lower Hutt mother, now believes in divine intervention, after she prayed for help for her mortgage repayments and ended up receiving a Lotto windfall of $250,000. More >>

Lotto Powerball Jackpots To A Record-Equalling $28 Million

Sunday, 27 March 2011, 1:28 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

It was a big night for Lotto, with Powerball jackpotting to a record-equalling $28 million, Lotto First Division being shared all around the country, and Lotto presenter Russell Harrison fare-welling the nation on his last draw, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief ... More >>

CSI Game Solves Everything

Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

A young Wellingtonian says winning $100,000 on Instant Kiwi’s $5 CSI game today means everything she couldn’t do, can be done now! More >>

Lotto Winners in Whakatane, Whanganui and Christchurch

Sunday, 13 March 2011, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Lotto Winners in Whakatane, Whanganui and Christchurch Three Lotto First Division winners in Whakatane, Whanganui and Christchurch will gain a welcome boost to their bank accounts after winning $333,333 tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive ... More >>

Special Draw Raises $8,248,300 for Christchurch

Sunday, 6 March 2011, 12:51 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Special Draw Raises $8,248,300 for Christchurch Earthquake Appeal There were 1.8 million tickets sold for this week’s special Lotto draw, which raised $8,248,300 for the Government’s Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, announced NZ Lotteries’ ... More >>

Lotto Increases Jackpot for Chch Draw Due to Public Support

Thursday, 3 March 2011, 10:40 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Lotto Increases Jackpot for Chch Draw Due to Public Support NZ Lotteries Chief Executive Todd McLeay today announced that the Powerball jackpot would be increased to a minimum $17 million for this weekend’s special draw which will benefit the people of Christchurch. ... More >>

$100,000 Richer and Cancer Free All in One Day

Monday, 21 February 2011, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

One lucky Manawatu winner has had two life changing moments in one day – being told they were cancer free and then winning $100,000 on Instant Kiwi’s Premium Gift Pack. More >>

Super 15 Season Kicks Off With Two Super Lotto Wins

Saturday, 19 February 2011, 9:23 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

As the Super 15 rugby season kicks off, two lucky Lotto winners from Katikati and Nelson will be having a ball once they realise they’ve won half a million dollars each with Lotto’s First Division this evening, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive ... More >>

Lovely Lotto Wins

Saturday, 12 February 2011, 8:53 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

This Valentine’s weekend, Lotto players in Mt Wellington East Tamaki and Pukekohe will be feeling the love after winning $666,667 each with Lotto First Division, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay. “These three winners in the Auckland ... More >>

Birthday First Reaps Rewards For Lotto Winner

Friday, 4 February 2011, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

While most New Zealanders spend years dreaming of winning the big one – for lucky Auckland player Rohan, the dream of winning a top prize became a reality after his the purchase of his first-ever Lotto ticket. The ticket was purchased on his eighteenth ... More >>

Not So Twisted Knickers For Lotto Winner

Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

One lucky Bay of Islands Lotto winner didn’t get her knickers in a twist, when trying to find a safe place to put her winning $500,000 Lotto First Division ticket - she kept it in her husband’s undies drawer. More >>

Lotto Luck Strikes in North and South

Saturday, 29 January 2011, 9:46 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Lotto Luck Strikes in North and South As a wild storm moves over New Zealand, Lotto lightning has struck for households in Christchurch, Lower Hutt and Mt Maunganui, winning them $333,333 each, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay. “These ... More >>

Lightning Strikes Twice for Double Lotto Winner

Thursday, 27 January 2011, 11:33 am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

A central Hawkes Bay winner can’t believe their luck today, after banking a $500,000 share of Lotto First Division, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay. More >>

Lotto Winner All Revved Up With New Car!

Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

A Lotto winner is all revved up with excitement after winning a prize of a Lexus RX450H 4WD and Rae Line Cruiser Boat package with Lotto’s Holiday 200 Promotion. More >>

Northland Lotto Players Scorching Summer

Sunday, 16 January 2011, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Media Release 15 January 2011 Northland Lotto Players Scorching Summer Two Lotto players in Whangarei and Paihia can sit back and extend their time enjoying the beautiful summer weather after winning $500,000 each with Lotto’s First Division, says NZ ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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