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High roller runners hit SkyCity for $2.4m
A group of 20 Asian gamblers left SkyCity's Auckland casino without paying a $2.4 million debt, and it's thought they've hit other casinos.
'Horrendously expensive' move for TVNZ
TVNZ considered abandoning its Auckland national headquarters to make way for SkyCity Entertainment Group's $402 million international convention centre.
City budget relies on SkyCity deal
The profits and boom in visitor numbers from SkyCity's proposed convention centre have already been built into Auckland Council's accounts.
SkyCity smoking area tested in court
Approval for a VIP smoking area at Auckland's SkyCity casino has prompted a High Court challenge over testing methods.
State analyst casts doubt on SkyCity venture
A State sector financial whiz hired to check SkyCity's sums attacked the basis underpinning the "independent" report used by the Government to justify the convention centre deal.
SkyCity claims 'victimisation' in debate
SkyCity says it has been "victimised" in the debate over the Convention Centre deal, but a law change to allow increased gambling has the potential to go ahead.
Jobs boost as parties stick to lines
Auckland's $400 million International Convention Centre has come a step closer amid heated accusations that MPs failed to vote with their conscience in backing a law change which will allow increased gambling facilities at SkyCity.
SkyCity deal finalised
The Government and SkyCity have signed off on their controversial deal under which the casino company will build a $402 million international convention centre.
Council won't support convention deal
The Auckland Council has voted not to support the $400 million national convention centre for pokies deal on the eve of the Government and SkyCity signing off the deal.
SkyCity seeks rail access
SkyCity wants underground access from its Auckland casino to the City Rail Link, raising questions about whether it helped to garner Government backing for the project.
Support disappears for convention deal
Public opinion has turned against the Government's SkyCity international convention centre deal just days before it is due to be signed off.
Matt McCarten: No need for casino to gamble
Matt McCarten was in an elevator with a senior gambling executive five years ago. It was a few days before John Key ousted Helen Clark's government.
Toby Manhire: Off boil Labour checking all wrong boxes
The Labour argument has looked as unswerving as the windsock at Wellington airport, writes Toby Manhire.
Jim Evans: Casino deal is against spirit of law
The Government has two choices, writes Jim Evans. But each of them would need to emasculate the carefully worked out structure of the Gambling Act 2003.
PM: Labour guilty of 'deep hypocrisy'
Labour has confirmed four of its MPs were hosted in SkyCity's corporate box at Eden Park for the All Blacks versus France test last weekend.
SkyCity's welcome mat for smokers
SkyCity is targeting smokers with an expanded casino area designed for customers who want to have a cigarette while gambling.
Sky City: Future Governments not bound by current deal - lawyer
The Government's pokies for convention centre deal cannot bind future governments to compensate SkyCity if the deal is revoked, leading constitutional lawyer Stephen Franks says.
Award-winning Auckland eatery closing its doors
New Zealand chef Peter Gordon's dine restaurant in Auckland shuts this week so the area can be gutted and the SkyCity Grand Hotel's new hotel lobby bar can be relocated there.
SkyCity bets on Queenstown
While SkyCity this month got the nod for its controversial $402 million Auckland convention centre, a Queenstown expansion proceeds almost entirely outside the spotlight.
Jump forecast in Kiwi gambling
New Zealanders are forecast to spend more on Lotto, casinos, racing and sports betting in the next three years.
Toby Manhire: SkyCity smirking all the way to the casino
The majority Australian-owned company will have a monopoly on casino operation in Auckland, writes Toby Manhire. It will be essentially impervious to regulation.