New ZealandLucky Lotto punter claims $24m prizeA Rotorua Lotto player walked into his local dairy this afternoon with no idea he was $24 million richer.28 Jun 06:01 AM
New ZealandLotto win: 'It feels unreal'Best friends Margaret and Edith won $1 million, while another winner has just claimed the $24.3m jackpot.28 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandCorrection: Malcolm RabsonTwo items published on nzherald.co.nz — on March 11 and this one on May 8 — about court actions involving Malcolm Rabson incorrectly reported the nature of the judgments.26 May 11:06 PM
TourismSkyCity plan 'looks like a beached ship'The revamped design of the SkyCity convention centre has divided critics, with one urban design expert saying it looks like "a ship beached up on Nelson St".26 May 07:14 AM
TourismSkyCity centre: Smaller, still costlyFinal designs unveiled following months of negotiations. And it still costs more than the original deal between SkyCity and the Government.25 May 10:57 PM
New ZealandDrug boss' $15m casino spendOne of New Zealand's biggest convicted drug smugglers spent $15 million at SkyCity casino - while receiving the unemployment benefit.22 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Whole Lotto luckLady Luck has waved her magic wand upon Peter Bromhead, who claims to have won the chance to spin Lotto's lucrative spinning wheel.01 May 04:11 AM
OpinionJohn Allen: Racing - still at full gallop and helping NZSunset is far away for an industry that deserves and earns the government support it gets, writes John Allen.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandProbe into 'pokie style' arcade gamesInternal Affairs are investigating the legality of children's amusement machines which experts say are grooming young people to play the pokies.24 Apr 05:00 PM
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
