The money went into the winner's bank account less than 48 hours after prize was struck.
Home / New ZealandUpdatedNZ Herald5 Jun, 2026 12:43 AM3 mins to readAshburton Mayor Liz McMillan reveals why the $28.2 million Lotto win may have gone to a local.New Zealand has a new millionaire, with Lotto NZ confirming the winning ticket has been claimed.The winner took home $28.6 million after winning Powerball and three shares of Lotto First Division in Wednesday night’s draw.
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