PremiumPremiumPropertyPrimary concern was income: SkyCity's past failures revealed in new reportSkyCity keeps casino licence; CEO apologises, says it will spend $60m on making changes.13 Aug 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Stopped me in my tracks': Christchurch couple's plans for $20m Lotto win'I made my husband check our ticket at 3am – just to be sure.'12 Aug 03:40 AM
New ZealandLucky punter claims life-changing $20m Powerball prizeThree other Lotto First Division winners each won $250,000.11 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandMissed out on $20m Lotto prize? Kiwis from these three places scooped $250k First DivisionSaturday's $20m winner became the 13th Powerball multi-millionaire this year.10 Aug 12:20 AM
New ZealandLotto's $20m allure vs $160k investment realityThe odds of winning Lotto First Division are one-in-3.84 million per line.08 Aug 08:28 AM
CrimeWhy a judge showed no mercy for church swindler who suffered stroke in prison'She has not learnt from her mistakes,' a judge said of 71-year-old scammer Kolini Tatafu.08 Aug 05:00 AM
BusinessFake products and service scams rose 25% in JulyScammers create misleading or fake listings on trusted marketplaces.07 Aug 11:15 PM
New Zealand'It's really dangerous': Rise in online gambling scams targeting MāoriFake profiles use stolen images, including those with moko kauae.07 Aug 04:50 AM
Sport'Convicts only' for Hooker's controversial backyard scraps eventDan Hooker says an event will take place in seven weeks in Christchurch.05 Aug 04:01 AM
Herald NOW33 sport bodies united in opposition to online gambling billMartin Snedden speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill and its apparent lack of funding for grassroots sports.Watch03 Aug 07:26 PM
Sport'Massive risk': Sports sector to fight proposed gambling billSome $170m a year is distributed by gaming trusts to community sport.03 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandGreyhound season ends with 17 deaths, more than 800 dogs injuredGreyhound racing is to be banned by July next year. 03 Aug 12:44 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: $15 million jackpot goes unstruckBig prizes remain elusive in tonight's Lotto draw.02 Aug 08:02 AM
New ZealandGame on: Lotto seeks Powerball rule change by 2027 - will Govt play ball?Should Lotto add one extra Powerball number, the odds would decrease to 1 in 42.2m01 Aug 05:00 PM
Business'We failed': Casino settles and apologises in money laundering caseChristchurch Casino boss 'committed to getting this right' and earning community's trust.01 Aug 05:26 AM
New ZealandAre you the big winner? Check your tickets for tonight's winning Lotto numbersThe numbers have been drawn. Are you $12 million richer?30 Jul 08:31 AM
New ZealandCity leaders 'straightjacketed' in bid to tackle gambling issuesRotorua has a higher proportion of gambling interventions than Hamilton and Tauranga.29 Jul 07:02 PM
New ZealandCopycat Powerball: Lotto powerless to stop Malta company copying flagship game Foreign gambling giant claims "you won't regret" playing Lotto Powerball copycat.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Lotto player wins $1m, Powerball jackpots to $12mThe Powerball jackpot has rolled over to $10m after going unstruck on Wednesday.26 Jul 09:30 AM
New ZealandLotto wars: Global gambling syndicate blocked from buying Powerball ticketsLotto NZ said its tickets become void and ineligible for prizes if on-sold overseas25 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand 'You're being annoying': Ryan Bridge and Winston Peters clash during tense interviewRyan Bridge spoke to Peters about the plan for rehoming greyhounds after the ban.22 Jul 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Give us 15 more years': SkyCity on Queenstown casinoInternal Affairs, Police, Companies Office and Insolvency Service have cited no issues.22 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandTAB could be asked to compensate greyhound trainers amid plans to ban the sportA single entity will co-ordinate national efforts to adopt out greyhounds.21 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuMillie Elder-Holmes pays $5000 fine for online gambling promotionPātea, a Māori-led platform, launched to tackle gambling harm in communities.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand13 players win $20k each in Lotto second division – where tickets were soldMost of the winning tickets were sold in the North Island.20 Jul 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHarry Smith: Is the share market a casino? How investors can stack the odds in their favourThis year, global share markets remain near all-time highs despite uncertainties.15 Jul 09:00 PM
Herald NOWMinistry of Health fails to provide evidence its strategy to prevent gambling harm is workingPub Charity's Martin Cheer likens the Ministry's broad aproach to 'trying to boil the ocean'Watch08 Jul 07:18 PM
CrimeHow an engineer's introduction to underworld poker games led to $1m Watercare fraudThe 17-month swindle is believed to be one of the largest public sector thefts on record. 08 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandRobber stole woman's $2k pokie winnings and left her unconscious outside bar She was dragged by the robber’s car when she fought to get her money back. 08 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandNine Lotto players win nearly $31k each in Second Division – where tickets were soldLotto First Division Powerball was not struck and has jackpotted to $10m on Wednesday.06 Jul 05:31 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball jackpots to $10m, two winners split $1mThe winning tickets were sold in Auckland and on MyLotto to a Waikato player.05 Jul 09:16 AM
WorldNorwegian lottery blunder dashes hopes for 47,000 playersThe mistake stemmed from a currency conversion issue with Eurojackpot winnings.30 Jun 07:26 PM
New ZealandHow potential Powerball changes could affect your chances of winningCurrent Powerball odds are one in 38 million, potentially changing to one in 57.5 million.29 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuElder-Holmes on deadline: $5000 fine due for promoting online gamblingNine more influencers have also received warning notices and 27 are on a watchlist.28 Jun 05:00 PM
