New ZealandLucky Lotto winners pocket $333k sumThe winners were from Auckland and Hamilton bought their tickets at Mitchell's Paper Power in Auckland, Willowbank Superette in Auckland and Countdown Te Rapa in Hamilton.19 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandGovt wants to clamp down on offshore bettingThe Government is looking at clamping down on online overseas betting by New Zealanders, saying it deprives the local racing industry of important income.16 Apr 03:26 AM
New ZealandDodgy croupier spent money on rentA croupier who made $10,000 working in an illegal gambling den in one of Auckland's wealthiest suburbs spent all the money on rent and food.06 Apr 03:45 AM
Cricket World CupTAB: Gamblers banked on the Black CapsKiwi punters were on the ball when it came to guessing which Black Caps bowling star would shine at the World Cup, but weren't so accurate with the batsmen.31 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand$9.1m Lotto win to help others'We can't wait to help make other people's lives a little easier.' The winners of Saturday's $9.1 million Powerball prize share how they will spend their money.30 Mar 10:32 PM
New Zealand$9.1m Lotto ticket still unclaimedA $9.1 million winning Lotto ticket which was sold in Northcote remains unclaimed this morning.29 Mar 10:15 PM
BusinessSkyCity resolves parking issues at Adelaide casinoSkyCity Entertainment Group has resolved car parking issues at its big Adelaide casino, restaurant and bar redevelopment.18 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandPokie breaches spark fee increaseHalf of all inspections of pubs and clubs with pokie machines identify breaches or non-compliance with the law.08 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: SkyCity still on a winner despite stoushJohn Key has had a serious slap, writes Fran O'Sullivan. He underestimated the public's tolerance to be politically played by him. So where does it go from now?17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWhat do you think of the backdown by SkyCity for govt assistance?SkyCity is no longer seeking a government contribution to build its controversial convention centre. Do you agree with the backdown?15 Feb 01:57 AM
BusinessBackdown by SkyCityAuckland’s controversial convention centre may end up 10 per cent smaller than previously envisioned following a backdown from SkyCity.15 Feb 01:06 AM
BusinessSkyCity: Path to a convention centreThe timeline leading up to the development of SkyCity's controversial convention centre.15 Feb 01:05 AM
WorldStruggling mum wins $252mA struggling 26-year-old mother of four in North Carolina has won the winning powerball ticket for US$188 million ($252 million).14 Feb 04:30 PM
Cricket World Cup'Betting cartel' bustedICC said officials seized a man providing information to an offshore betting syndicate during the Black Caps' emphatic win over Sri Lanka at Christchurch's Hagley Oval last night.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce Edwards: Left and right unite against SkyCity 'crony capitalism'How corrupt is the Government’s SkyCity convention centre deal? asks Bryce Edwards.13 Feb 01:24 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: SkyCity deals a mixed messageSkyCity's new advertising campaign takes the warm and cuddly approach in stressing the company's community links, writes John Drinnan. At the same time, it is developing a reputation as an aggressive player with media.12 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Time to bail out of SkyCity bailoutPretty much everyone (oh, all right, except Mike Hosking) had a casino-themed metaphor for why taxpayers shouldn't cover the centre's bloated budget, writes Toby Manhire.12 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessVegas's new bet on grabbing millennialsTo hook young visitors back into casinos, the kings of Vegas are betting on a new strategy: making gambling look like a video game.11 Feb 11:10 PM
Business$30m pokie fraud accused speaks outA stalwart of the racing industry among those facing claims of a $30 million pokie fraud has spoken of the sport being starved of cash.02 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessFour in court charged with $30m pokie fraudA former chairman of Harness Racing NZ and three others have been charged over an alleged $30m pokie fraud, in the biggest case ever of its kind outside of a casino.02 Feb 06:08 AM
WorldArrest over $18m lottery winAn American lottery employee has been arrested in the latest twist of the strange case of an unclaimed US$14.4 million ($18.48 million) lottery jackpot.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: SkyCity's new convention hubWe show you how SkyCity's new convention centre would look in central Auckland, as details are revealed for the first time in its resource consent applications.13 Jan 05:50 PM
New ZealandAn unconventional agreementThe SkyCity convention centre deal has returned to haunt the Government - and provoke new controversy. In the first of a two-part series, David Fisher investigates.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt gambling ring accusedPolice are hunting two men after busting what they believe was an illegal gambling den in one of Auckland's swankiest suburbs.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPunter celebrates NY with $10m Lotto winA lucky Pukekohe punter celebrated the New Year last night by winning $10 million with Lotto's Powerball First Division.03 Jan 09:02 PM
New Zealand'It wouldn't get past first base'A Government proposal that ratepayers help cover a potential $130m blowout in the cost of SkyCity’s new convention centre is going down poorly with several councillors.22 Dec 11:47 PM
New ZealandRates cash eyed for SkyCitySkyCity chief executive Nigel Morrison yesterday also confirmed his company wants a taxpayer-funded top-up and was willing to walk away from the deal if it doesn't get it.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand102 venues. One stopped the 'addict'It was a sting operation - but Internal Affairs is disappointed just one gambling venue out of 102 stopped their fake addict from gambling.03 Dec 10:24 PM
New ZealandNo jail for grandmother who stole, gambled $200KAn Auckland grandmother who gambled away nearly $200,000 she stole from her employer will not go to jail.02 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandChef gambled $100K of bank's moneyWhen a bank teller accidentally transferred $140,000 into the account of an Auckland chef, "temptation proved too much".19 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandLotto not playing ballThe mystery fault that saw a Powerball machine fail to spit out the winning ball in a live TV draw has been identified - but Lotto won't say what the problem was.08 Nov 04:00 PM
