Two lucky Lotto tickets are worth more than $19 million each after the bumper $38 million Powerball jackpot was struck tonight.

The two players were both from Auckland and will each bank $19,142,857 with tickets purchased online via MyLotto.

Lotto's website and app are both experiencing problems tonight as thousands of punters up and down the country try to check their tickets.

"There was a lot of excitement around the country in the lead up to tonight's draw and we're thrilled that two lucky players have won big with Powerball tonight," said Kirsten Robinson, senior corporate communications manager at Lotto NZ.

"This year is shaping up to be a lucky one for Powerball players, with 14 Kiwis winning big with Powerball so far this year. We're looking forward to celebrating with New Zealand's newest multi-millionaires – the champagne is on ice!"

One person won Division 2, winning $59,322.

Five other Lotto players will also be celebrating after winning $142,857 with Lotto First Division tonight.

Meanwhile, a lucky Strike player from Waikato will also be celebrating tonight after winning $500,000 with Strike Four. The winning Strike ticket was sold on MyLotto.

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The winning numbers were: 5, 7, 14, 17, 22, 29.

The bonus ball was 9 and the Powerball was 2.