PremiumPremiumBusinessSkyCity chairman Julian Cook on new CEO, Wild West of online gamingAfter years of drama, will SkyCity's fortunes change with a new CEO coming from Las Vegas?17 Apr 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesSkyCity’s new CEO is online gaming consultant, ex-Defence Force officerOnline gambling consultant based overseas will return home to lead entertainment giant.16 Apr 10:05 PM
New ZealandFamily syndicate win $30m Lotto Powerball prize: 'What? How?!'The family syndicate only buy tickets when the jackpot is above $20m.15 Apr 10:35 PM
Crime'Astounding quantities': Young entrepreneur was secret drug syndicate figureheadHe made enough money to squander nearly $1 million at SkyCity Casino.14 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandAre you Lotto's latest millionaire draw?The numbers are in - find out if you're a winner.06 Apr 07:36 AM
New ZealandSupermarkets remove Lotto counters as in-store sales dropThe drop in in-store sales and staff needed for Lotto counters has had an effect.05 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandLotto's $17m Powerball prize not struckThe numbers are in - have you won anything in tonight's draw?30 Mar 07:36 AM
New ZealandLotto's $12 million Powerball prize not struckNo Powerball win tonight - but are you $500,000 richer?23 Mar 07:27 AM
New ZealandRotorua player wins Lotto second divisionThey were one of 11 to win the second division prize.03 Mar 02:02 AM
New Zealand'Crisis point': How one woman's life fell apart and why she's now being deportedWoman's trauma, mental health acknowledged but not enough to keep her from being deported.02 Mar 10:35 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Lotto player wins big in Saturday night drawHowever, Powerball wasn't won, meaning $10m is up for grabs on Wednesday.24 Feb 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew dates out for regulatory action against SkyCityMid-April and a date in June are when the next actions occur against the casino giant.21 Feb 11:57 PM
ConstructionSkyCity names new interim CEO, profit drops amid scrutinyThe hunt for a permanent CEO continues, but interim boss appointed.21 Feb 08:11 PM
CrimeBank worker embezzled $200k to fund SkyCity gambling addictionHe hoped to pay off his debts by gambling "but it didn't pan out that way", says judge.19 Feb 04:32 PM
New ZealandBetters left frustrated after TAB website crashesOne person eventually gave up after spending 45 minutes trying to place a bet.17 Feb 05:36 PM
ConstructionDIA v SkyCity in High Court prosecution: Boss explains what's behind it'Casinos can be an attractive way for criminals to launder proceeds of crime' - DIA.16 Feb 04:05 AM
New Zealand‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victimEx Junior Warrior had his victim, a man just trying to sell his car, at his beck and call.16 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSkyCity CEO Michael Ahearne takes questions on DIA prosecutionFour separate regulatory actions involving the company under way here and in Australia.12 Feb 02:00 AM
InvestmentSkyCity facing prosecution from gaming watchdog, up to $8m fineMore planned to be said at 11am when a teleconference call is planned.11 Feb 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWendy Petrie’s identity stolen in online gambling scamBrash, flashy ad pinches news anchor in deepfake attempt.08 Feb 01:30 AM
Banking and financeSkyCity ups provision to $79m in Austrac proceedings – shares riseSkyCity has reached an agreement with the Australian financial crimes watchdog.01 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandWoman owes $40k after claiming she was a single mumThe gambling addict stole money, lost her job and now has to repay $40k in tax credits.31 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandLotto's $17.2m win: One lucky player scores bigThe winning ticket was sold on MyLotto.27 Jan 04:54 PM
New ZealandEight charged in crackdown on pokie machine 'corruption'The offending gives the gambling sector a bad name, says Internal Affairs.18 Jan 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew boss, gambling probes for $1.3b gaming giant SkyCityIt's been 12 weeks now since the company said Michael Ahearne is going. Who's taking over?09 Jan 01:26 AM
New ZealandFancy Like Lass rewards the diligence shown by her trainersHawke’s Bay jockey brought up the 350th win of her career on Fancy Like Lass.28 Dec 10:37 PM
CrimeDairy farmer to prolific burglar: Man had 50 pending court casesHe turned to crime to fuel his out-of-control gambling and methamphetamine addictions.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I just about fell over': Dunedin couple plan to keep working after $8.25 million Lotto winJust like Santa Claus, a Dunedin couple had to check their list more than once.21 Dec 12:45 AM
New ZealandNew Hastings thoroughbred partnership off to a flying startGuy Lowry has been joined by Leah Zydenbos at Game Lodge Stables.15 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew gambling policy for Tauranga adopted despite warningVenues will now be able to move away from high-deprivation areas in the city.08 Dec 12:44 AM
RacingOperation Inca: 17-month police investigation ends with charges droppedThe accused are looking for answers and compensation after the failed race fixing probe.28 Nov 12:31 AM
New Zealand'Lucky touch': The store that's sold million-dollar Lotto ticketsThe Whakatāne store owners have now sold an $8.3m-winning ticket to go with a $12.25m win.26 Nov 12:05 AM
Wellington Phoenix'It was a mess': Former Nix star's gambling lost him $4mThe former Phoenix star at one point bet on raindrops on his window.22 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandStudent roulette: Online gambling by pupils at NZ secondary schools ‘concerning’A Herald investigation revealed the extent of students' gambling during school hours.20 Nov 05:00 AM