New Zealand's Powerball jackpot rolled over to $10 million after no first division winners.

The Powerball jackpot in New Zealand rolled over to $10 million, contributing to a $11.7 million combined prize pool for Wednesday’s draw, with additional prizes of $1 million for Lotto First Division and $700,000 for Strike Four. No first division winners were claimed in the latest draw, prompting the rollover. Lotto NZ continues to reinvest 100% of profits into community grants. In unrelated news, Auckland Transport expanded student discounts, Westpac NZ was fined $3.64 million for lending failures, and business confidence hit an 11-year high. A new trans-Tasman agreement will ease access to agricultural supplies, and Black Friday is being promoted as a chance to support local businesses. Meanwhile, eight Australians shared a $6.3 million Division One prize, each winning $791,600.91.