The long weekend is set to be that much sweeter for one lucky Aucklander who won a massive $16 million on Wednesday night. One lucky Aucklander will be ringing in the long weekend $16 million better off. Wednesday night's Powerball draw saw them score $16,250,000 from both Powerball First Division and Lotto First Division. The winning numbers were 09, 18, 21, 27, 34, 35, Bonus 11 and Powerball 10. Three other Lotto players from Auckland, Napier and Porirua have cause for celebration, after each winning $250,000 with Lotto First Division.

Source: Stuff April 17, 2019 09:25 UTC