BusinessAuckland: SkyCity's big engineSkyCity often talks up its regional operations, but the beating heart of its business is centred in Auckland where its flagship property generates two-thirds of the company's earnings.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkyCity supporters cool over cash pleaSkyCity's convention centre proposal has hit fresh turbulence as several high-profile former supporters declined to back the use of public funds to meet cost overruns.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAn unconventional agreementThe SkyCity convention centre deal has returned to haunt the Government - and provoke new controversy. In the first of a two-part series, David Fisher investigates.11 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Indifference on convention centre a red flagSkyCity chief executive Nigel Morrison has just talked this taxpayer out of an Auckland convention centre.26 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Steven Joyce needs to play cards right or walk awayThere's an old maxim in poker - "If you don't know who's getting screwed, get up and walk away from the table because it is you."23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkyCity subsidy: Auckland revoltsCity comes out swinging over Government suggestion that ratepayer cash be used to prop up SkyCity's international convention centre.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It wouldn't get past first base'A Government proposal that ratepayers help cover a potential $130m blowout in the cost of SkyCity’s new convention centre is going down poorly with several councillors.22 Dec 11:47 PM
OpinionEditorial: SkyCity must meet its side of bargainSkyCity's bid to build the convention centre was accepted for one reason: it did not need public money. Unless it can meet its side of the bargain, all bets are off.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRates cash eyed for SkyCitySkyCity chief executive Nigel Morrison yesterday also confirmed his company wants a taxpayer-funded top-up and was willing to walk away from the deal if it doesn't get it.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkyCity 'holds the cards' - LabourSkyCity is holding all the cards in the latest round of negotiations with the Government over its increasingly expensive convention centre, Labour's Economic Development spokesman David Clark says.19 Dec 11:23 PM
New ZealandBill for SkyCity complex rocketsDesign improvements, a new five-star hotel and inflation have rocketed up the SkyCity convention centre's pricetag by as much as $130 million.19 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDTourismConvention centre cost jumps by a fifthSkyCity Entertainment Group, the casino and hotel operator, is in talks with the government on how to fund the increased cost of as much as $130 million to build an international convention centre in downtown Auckland.19 Dec 02:21 AM
EmploymentCasino job a calculated moveWhen Rob Hamilton sat his kids down to tell them he had a new job as SkyCity's CFO, their first question was whether that meant they could go up the Sky Tower for free.13 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ chief's pay rises to $4.7mANZ New Zealand chief executive David Hisco has enjoyed a solid pay rise, with his total remuneration lifting almost 15 per cent to $4.7 million.11 Nov 05:04 AM
Banking and financeFour reasons NZX's on fire todayThe New Zealand share market pushed higher to a new record high at midday today. Here are four reasons why.10 Nov 11:28 PM
Banking and financeNZX50 powers backThe New Zealand share market has continued its record-breaking run, with the NZX50 Index hitting its highest ever point.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSanta claws his way into townSome call him creepy, others call him a piece of cultural history - either way Auckland's giant Santa has been saved from early retirement.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMiracle on Queen StreetSanta has been saved, with a family-owned company pledging money to keep him on Auckland's main street.23 Oct 02:24 AM
OpinionNigel Morrison: Human capital key to corporate successSkyCity, the largest single-site private-sector employer in central Auckland, prides itself on being an "employer of choice," says its chief executive.22 Oct 08:30 PM
EmploymentTears flow at SkyCity meetingA sobbing SkyCity Entertainment Group employee told hundreds of shareholders of the raw deal the company had dealt her after 15 years of employment in Auckland.18 Oct 12:52 AM
BDBDBusinessSkyCity cashes in on high rollersSkyCity said first quarter revenues were up 6pc at its AGM today, with big revenue growth coming from Asian high rollers.17 Oct 02:39 AM
BDBDBusinessConvention centre completion date pushed outSkyCity has extended by nine months the deadline for completing construction of the controversial NZ International Convention Centre.15 Oct 07:55 PM
New ZealandMan's $106K casino spreeWhat would you do if more than $100,000 suddenly appeared in your bank account? An Auckland man appeared in court yesterday over his ill-fated decision.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMarket boost tipped on poll victoryNew Zealand financial markets are expected to firm when they open today after the National Party secured the first ever outright win.21 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessSkyCity rejects claim of Federal St 'web'Outdoor restaurant expansions on to the newly upgraded one-way Federal St will improve Auckland and are not an attempt to draw people nearer the casino, says Nigel Morrison, SkyCity.08 Sep 10:40 PM
TourismSkyCity full-year result gets tickAnalysts appear to be satisfied with SkyCity Entertainment Group's performance, despite a drop in annual profit.13 Aug 05:00 PM
TourismSkyCity unveils big new hotel planSKyCity has dramatically increased the scope of its planned Auckland convention centre, announcing plans for a five star hotel and a 50 per cent increase in spending on the project .13 Aug 12:00 AM
SharesSkyCity profits slump 8 per centSkyCity Entertainment Group profits have taken a big dive, its normalised net profit for the June 30 2014 year down 8.1 per cent to $123.1 million.12 Aug 09:10 PM
BusinessPlace your bets - on SkyCity's resultSignificant news will emerge from SkyCity when its annual result is revealed this morning - what will it reveal about the $402m convention centre?12 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanOpinion: Image repair for SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment is tidying up its corporate image, now it has hundreds of extra poker machines firmly in its sights, writes John Drinnan.07 Aug 09:30 PM
