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 ZealandSkyCity casino wants larger deck so more people can smoke while playing pokiesThe move has outraged public health groups who are opposing the casino's application.03 Feb 06:57 AM
SportCrazy finish to poker legend's $3.6 million mishapPoker icon Phil Ivey is probably brazen enough to claim it was all part of a masterplan.23 Oct 04:00 AM
SportAussie millions: Kiwi poker player closes in on $2m pay-dayHamish Crawshaw has made the final table at one of the world's biggest poker tournaments.01 Feb 08:49 PM
SportPoker star's creepy $100k wagerGutsy gambler Rich Alati has been locked in solitary confinement since November.08 Dec 07:52 PM
SportBest-kept poker secret is 'silent assassin'A shy Auckland teacher has quietly become one of the country's most feared players.05 Oct 04:00 PM
SportPoker: Going to war with NZ's top card sharksNZME journalist Steven Holloway enters NZ's biggest poker tournament.22 Aug 02:00 AM
SportRotorua poker pair split $140k winnings at NZ champsTwo poker players from Rotorua have triumphed at the New Zealand Poker Championships.20 Aug 05:08 AM
SportNZ Poker Champs down to final 54Korean poker player Steve Ahn holds a commanding chip lead at the NZ poker champs.18 Aug 08:01 PM
SportCard sharks flock to Christchurch for huge poker prize poolThe top poker players in New Zealand will this weekend converge on Christchurch casino09 Aug 11:34 PM
SportHow much? US poker player earns $15m with tournament winJustin Bonomo takes top spot on the all-time poker tournament money list with $US42m.19 Jul 12:15 AM
Sport'Insane' poker hand leaves player on brink of $12m paydayAt the world's biggest tournament, with a $12m prize at stake, the unthinkable happened.12 Jul 10:28 PM
SportAussie poker player wins $170k at NZ's biggest poker tournamentNauv Kashyap topped a record field to win the inaugural WPT New Zealand Main Event.05 Jun 01:01 AM
SportAce in the hole: The highs and lows of life as a poker proSteve Holloway played poker for a living for three years. Here's how he did it.09 Mar 08:24 AM
Sport$1.3 million poker call of the centuryThis could be the ballsiest poker call of all-time.20 Feb 05:51 AM
New Zealand'System error' gives drug-accused VIP passCasino chips and large quantities of cash found in haul.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkyCity poker champ in massive P bustFrom casino VIP lounge to courtroom, poker king on serious P charges after police inquiry.01 Dec 04:00 PM
SportHolloway: Playing poker with a NZ 'genius'Steven Holloway entered one of NZ's biggest poker tournaments last weekend.24 Nov 12:50 AM
SportKiwi poker player wins $51,000William Han has taken home $51,000 after winning one of NZ's biggest poker tournaments.19 Nov 05:54 AM
Sport10 left in Sky City Festival of Poker main eventPoker player Ji Li holds the chip lead on day two of the Festival of Poker main event.18 Nov 06:37 PM
SportPoker: NZ's top card sharks flock to AucklandThe top card sharks in New Zealand will flock to Auckland over the next ten days.09 Nov 06:05 AM
SportPoker star loses UK case, won't get millionsUK court ruled that Phil Ivey tricked croupier, meaning he won't get $15m payday.25 Oct 10:15 PM
SportNZ Poker Champs down to final 44Kiwi poker player Jason French holds the chip lead on the final day of the NZPC main event19 Aug 08:10 PM
SportHuge poker prizepool heading to ChristchurchThe top poker players in New Zealand will this week converge on Christchurch casino.14 Aug 02:54 AM
SportPoker: Hero to 0 in NZ's biggest tourneyNZME's Steven Holloway entered New Zealand's biggest poker tournament this weekend.08 Jun 05:37 AM
Sport10 left in Auckland poker Main EventSarah Saifi holds the chip lead over the remaining nine players at the main event.04 Jun 08:33 PM