Fifteen lucky Lotto players will be singing in the rain after each winning $15,943 with Lotto Second Division in tonight's live Lotto draw.

Included in the Second Divison winners is a ticket sold at New World in Mount Maunganui.

"One lucky players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $31,476. The winning Powerball Second Division ticket was sold at Botany Junction Four Square in Auckland," says a Lotto spokesperson.

The winning Second Division tickets were sold at the following stores:

"Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above stores should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the Lotto NZ App.

"With 100% of Lotto NZ's profits supporting thousands of great causes each year, every time you play one of Lotto NZ's games, you're a Kiwi helping other Kiwis.

A lucky Lotto player from Christchurch will also be starting their year on a high after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in yesterday's live Lotto draw, according to Lotto.

"The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Christchurch.

"Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $15 million.

"Meanwhile, one lucky Strike player from Dunedin will also be celebrating after winning $200,000 with Strike Four. The winning Strike ticket was sold at Caversham Night n Day in Dunedin.

"Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above stores should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the Lotto NZ App.

"With 100% of Lotto NZ's profits supporting thousands of great causes each year, every time you play one of Lotto NZ's games, you're a Kiwi helping other Kiwis."