New ZealandCity budget relies on SkyCity dealThe profits and boom in visitor numbers from SkyCity's proposed convention centre have already been built into Auckland Council's accounts.09 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSkyCity smoking area tested in courtApproval for a VIP smoking area at Auckland's SkyCity casino has prompted a High Court challenge over testing methods.07 Aug 05:48 AM
New ZealandState analyst casts doubt on SkyCity ventureA 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.18 Jul 08:35 PM
TourismSkyCity claims 'victimisation' in debateSkyCity 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.11 Jul 09:00 PM
TourismJobs boost as parties stick to linesAuckland'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.11 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSkyCity deal finalisedThe Government and SkyCity have signed off on their controversial deal under which the casino company will build a $402 million international convention centre.05 Jul 08:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil won't support convention dealThe 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.27 Jun 10:31 PM
New ZealandSkyCity seeks rail accessSkyCity 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.27 Jun 08:50 PM
New ZealandSupport disappears for convention dealPublic opinion has turned against the Government's SkyCity international convention centre deal just days before it is due to be signed off.26 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionMatt McCarten: No need for casino to gambleMatt 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.22 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Off boil Labour checking all wrong boxesThe Labour argument has looked as unswerving as the windsock at Wellington airport, writes Toby Manhire.20 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJim Evans: Casino deal is against spirit of lawThe Government has two choices, writes Jim Evans. But each of them would need to emasculate the carefully worked out structure of the Gambling Act 2003.16 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM: 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.13 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandSkyCity's welcome mat for smokersSkyCity is targeting smokers with an expanded casino area designed for customers who want to have a cigarette while gambling.06 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessSky City: Future Governments not bound by current deal - lawyerThe 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.04 Jun 02:50 AM
BusinessAward-winning Auckland eatery closing its doorsNew 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.27 May 06:48 PM
New ZealandSkyCity bets on QueenstownWhile SkyCity this month got the nod for its controversial $402 million Auckland convention centre, a Queenstown expansion proceeds almost entirely outside the spotlight.24 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandJump forecast in Kiwi gamblingNew Zealanders are forecast to spend more on Lotto, casinos, racing and sports betting in the next three years.23 May 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: SkyCity smirking all the way to the casinoThe majority Australian-owned company will have a monopoly on casino operation in Auckland, writes Toby Manhire. It will be essentially impervious to regulation.16 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMoney man ready for power playThe one thing alternative finance minister won't be criticising in tomorrow's Budget is the Government's confirmation that it is on track to return to surplus in 2014-15.14 May 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour in corner over convention centre dealLabour is unlikely to countenance any attempt by its minor partner to scuttle yesterday's deal between SkyCity and National, writes John Armstrong.13 May 05:30 PM
