Two Lotto players from Auckland and Tauranga will be feeling on top of the world after winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight's live Lotto draw.

The winning tickets were sold at Pak N Save Lincoln Road in Auckland and New World Brookfield in Tauranga.

Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $6 million.

Meanwhile, Strike Four was won by a player in Taihape, who takes home $100,000. The winning Strike ticket was sold at New World Taihape.

As New Zealand celebrates its sporting success on the world stage, Lotto players are helping support sport at all levels. Lotto funding helps make sport happen in communities all over the country, from playing fields and facilities through to training programmes for emerging athletes. Good on you Lotto players!

Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above stores should write their name on the back of the ticket and check it immediately at any Lotto outlet, online at MyLotto.co.nz or through the Lotto NZ App.