New ZealandCunliffe: Key telling porkies on pokiesLabour's leader David Cunliffe says the PM's claims that Labour has promised SkyCity it won't revoke the convention centre deal have been made up.21 Oct 11:06 PM
BusinessSkyCity bets on $800m expansion planAustralian and New Zealand expansion will transform SkyCity Entertainment Group into a very different business in five years, shareholders have been told.18 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMayor accused of pokies u-turnMayor Len Brown is trying to rewrite history over his support for the SkyCity pokies-convention centre deal, says mayoral challenger John Minto.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCasino lounge gets smoking reviewApproval for smoking in SkyCity's high-roller lounge may be stubbed out after it was challenged in the High Court.30 Sep 06:55 PM
New ZealandSmoker plan snuffed outSkyCity's proposal to light up another smoker-friendly gambling area has been stubbed out.15 Sep 01:59 AM
BusinessTVNZ plans makeover after SkyCity saleTVNZ is planning a major refurbishment using cash from the sale of land for the SkyCity Convention Centre, while returning a smaller dividend to the government.03 Sep 10:15 PM
TourismLabour warns on SkyCity blowoutThe Government's convention centre deal with SkyCity could see the taxpayer saddled with millions in cost overruns before building even begins, claims Labour.01 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSkyCity's 'floating palace' for high rollersSkyCity has bought a "floating palace" to entertain high rollers - but insists no gambling will be allowed on board.31 Aug 09:28 PM
New ZealandCasino scammer to be deportedA Chinese woman involved in a gambling scam with her ex-boyfriend and a casino worker that stole more than $50,000 has avoided a jail sentence but will be deported.27 Aug 01:57 AM
SharesSkyCity eyes Manila casinoSkyCity Entertainment Group is eyeing a Manila casino opportunity but has stepped away from Gold Coast plans.18 Aug 05:30 PM
BusinessHigh roller runners hit SkyCity for $2.4mA group of 20 Asian gamblers left SkyCity's Auckland casino without paying a $2.4 million debt, and it's thought they've hit other casinos.13 Aug 11:20 PM
Business'Horrendously expensive' move for TVNZTVNZ considered abandoning its Auckland national headquarters to make way for SkyCity Entertainment Group's $402 million international convention centre.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCity budget relies on SkyCity dealThe profits and boom in visitor numbers from SkyCity's proposed convention centre have already been built into Auckland Council's accounts.09 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSkyCity smoking area tested in courtApproval for a VIP smoking area at Auckland's SkyCity casino has prompted a High Court challenge over testing methods.07 Aug 05:48 AM
New ZealandState analyst casts doubt on SkyCity ventureA State sector financial whiz hired to check SkyCity's sums attacked the basis underpinning the "independent" report used by the Government to justify the convention centre deal.18 Jul 08:35 PM
TourismSkyCity claims 'victimisation' in debateSkyCity says it has been "victimised" in the debate over the Convention Centre deal, but a law change to allow increased gambling has the potential to go ahead.11 Jul 09:00 PM
TourismJobs boost as parties stick to linesAuckland's $400 million International Convention Centre has come a step closer amid heated accusations that MPs failed to vote with their conscience in backing a law change which will allow increased gambling facilities at SkyCity.11 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSkyCity deal finalisedThe Government and SkyCity have signed off on their controversial deal under which the casino company will build a $402 million international convention centre.05 Jul 08:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil won't support convention dealThe Auckland Council has voted not to support the $400 million national convention centre for pokies deal on the eve of the Government and SkyCity signing off the deal.27 Jun 10:31 PM
New ZealandSkyCity seeks rail accessSkyCity wants underground access from its Auckland casino to the City Rail Link, raising questions about whether it helped to garner Government backing for the project.27 Jun 08:50 PM
New ZealandSupport disappears for convention dealPublic opinion has turned against the Government's SkyCity international convention centre deal just days before it is due to be signed off.26 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionMatt McCarten: No need for casino to gambleMatt McCarten was in an elevator with a senior gambling executive five years ago. It was a few days before John Key ousted Helen Clark's government.22 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Off boil Labour checking all wrong boxesThe Labour argument has looked as unswerving as the windsock at Wellington airport, writes Toby Manhire.20 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJim Evans: Casino deal is against spirit of lawThe Government has two choices, writes Jim Evans. But each of them would need to emasculate the carefully worked out structure of the Gambling Act 2003.16 Jun 05:30 PM
