New ZealandFoundation takes Ministry of Health to courtThe Problem Gambling Foundation will take the Ministry of Health to court to try to overturn a decision.18 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandGambling service boost for Maori, PacificMaori and Pacific problem gambling services have won more money out of a tender which stopped all funding for the country's biggest provider, the Problem Gambling Foundation.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLight shed on funding bidsPacific broadcaster Fa'amatuainu Tino Pereira was the sole non-bureaucrat on a panel that evaluated bids in a controversial tender that axed most of the Problem Gambling Foundation's funding.24 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandGambling fund panel conflicts disclosedTwo of the six panel members who made the shock decision to stop funding the Problem Gambling Foundation had conflicts of interest, a review has found.04 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandGambling body eyes legal actionThe Problem Gambling Foundation is seeking legal advice over a possible High Court challenge to a controversial Government decision to axe funding for most of its services for gambling addicts.24 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandDunne denies PGF cuts are punishmentThe plug has been pulled on government funds for the Problem Gambling Foundation, amid claims it's payback for opposing the SkyCity convention centre deal.20 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandGovt warned of pokie cost to societyThe Department of Internal Affairs has warned the Government that extra pokie machines at SkyCity risks increased harm to the community, Steven Joyce has confirmed.15 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPlan to shut gamblers outThe Government has been urged to introduce facial-recognition technology for poker machines to restrict problem gamblers as part of an overhaul of gambling laws.11 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBanned pokie addict became SkyCity VIPA banned poker machine addict slipped through all SkyCity's safety systems to play his way to VIP status in the casino's high-roller room - blowing $500,000 in the process.11 Mar 04:53 PM
New ZealandPokies boss: Harm claim is over-hypedThe gambling-charity boss overseeing pokies in pubs and bars has launched a blistering attack on the problem-gambling industry.26 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi punters lose $2 billionNew Zealanders lost a record $2.07 billion gambling last year with bets totalling more than $16 billion - or more than $3600 for every man, woman and child.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNeighbour exploited elderly womanA woman who "ruthlessly exploited" her elderly neighbour by nearly draining her bank account to play pokie machines says she is happy with her sentence.17 Jan 08:57 PM
New ZealandGambling addict steals $60,000A gambling addict who stole more than $60,000 from her employer, started to steal five days after her employment.01 Dec 04:04 AM
New ZealandChristchurch pokie rise 'dramatic', 'unprecedented'A spike in pokie machine spending has raised fears quake-hit residents are becoming addicted to...26 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandDon't sell city souls to casino urges former mayorAucklanders should not sell their souls to SkyCity casino.28 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM says country needs convention centre, downplays changes to gambling laws13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake cash goes on pokiesStressed-out Cantabrians have been squandering Red Cross cash handouts on poker machines.04 May 02:15 AM
