Gambling
Scratchies linked to high gambling relapse rates
Instant Kiwi and online gambling are contributing to an increase in gambling harm in New Zealand, researchers say. Audio
Insight: Money Laundering in NZ
New anti-money laundering regulations have come into effect. But some question if they will make any difference. Jeremy Rose investigates money laundering in New Zealand and the attempts to counter… Audio
Money-laundering crackdown must include pokies - advocates
Problem gambling advocates want the government to follow moves in Australia and significantly reduce the amount of money that can be gambled on pokie machines in any one go. The government has… Audio
Gambling support needed for Pasifika mothers and children
A new report suggests Pasifika youth and their mothers need support to stop problem gambling. The just released study, funded by the Ministry of Health and carried out by AUT shows more than half of… Audio
Bitcoin fuels new addicts
Doctors are warning they are seeing people addicted to bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency becomes more popular. The issue is being compared to high-stakes gambling that can totally consume those who… Audio
Far North hotel scraps pokies after baby abandoned
A hotel in the Far North is packing away its pokie machines after a woman left her baby outside while she played the machines. Audio
Fight against pokies in Tokoroa
A community group in Tokoroa is fighting against a new "mini casino", a 30-machine pokie venue. The group is raising money on givealittle to mount a legal challenge. Audio
Rise in pokie spending despite fewer machines
Latest figures from the Department of Interal affairs show an increase in spending on pokies, despite there being fewer machines. New Zealanders have spent more than $210 million on pokies in the… Audio
Gambling grooming for children?
What's the correlation between online games for children and gambling? We talk to Andree Froud of the Problem Gambling Foundation about the dangers of free games apps. Audio
Lance O'Sullivan calls for total ban on pokies
Prominent Northland doctor Lance O'Sullivan gave a powerful address to the International Gambling Conference in Auckland today, telling the audience the only answer to problem gamblers is to ban… Audio
SkyCity makes strong first half profit
The casino company SkyCity Entertainment has posted a strong first half profit, as its New Zealand business grew and its high-roller business recovered.
Trouble at the track
There's increased scrutiny on thoroughbred racing after an industry crisis meeting last month sparked by a spate of weather related race abandonments, the resulting financial pressures and calls for… Audio
Should gambling be advertised on TV?
Advertising of gambling is overseen by the Gambling Act however not all forms can be controlled. We ask our panelists what they think of online gambling sites being advertised on TV during prime time… Audio
Govt needs to ban pokies in poor areas - Lance O'Sullivan
Doctor Lance O'Sullivan, who was named New Zealander of the Year in 2014, says pokie machines are one preventable cause of poverty in his Northland community, and is calling for them to be banned. Video, Audio
Are video games encouraging children to gamble?
The Problem Gambling Foundation and a number of psychologists concerned over what they say is an alarming new trend of video games that encourage children to gamble. They're called pay-to-loot… Audio
Pokies grants blood money - Medical officer of health
Taranaki medical officer of health Dr Jonathan Jarman has linked problem gambling to suicide at a public hearing into the New Plymouth District Council's gambling venues policy. Audio
Pakistani batsman banned for match-fixing
Pakistani batsman Khalid Latif has been handed a five-year ban for his role in a spot- fixing scandal during this year's Pakistan Super League.
Third pokie fraudster sentenced to home detention
The final person to be sentenced over a pokie machine fraud in the Nelson region has escaped a jail term and will instead serve 12 months' home detention.
UK bookies: Up to £20m wagered on election
One person bet £200,000 on the Conservatives to win the most seats at 1/10 odds. Audio
PredictIt puts chance of Trump impeachment at 30 percent
Geoff Todd, the Managing Director of VicLink, which runs the online political stock market Predict It says it puts the chance of Trump being impeachment in 2017 at 30 percent. Audio