SkyCity Auckland will close its casino for five days following a Department of Internal Affairs investigation – set to cost the company a million dollars a day.

It was prompted by a complaint from a customer who gambled there between 2017 and 2021 – with 23 incidents where they were able to gamble continuously without detection.

This will mark the first voluntary closure of a casino and the longest suspension of operations in a casino under the Gambling Act.

NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson has been following this ongoing investigation for some time, and she joins us today on The Front Page to explain what this means for the country’s largest casino.

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
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Producer: Ethan Sills

SkyCity Auckland will close its casino for five days following a Department of Internal Affairs investigation – set to cost the company a million dollars a day.
It was prompted by a complaint from a customer who gambled there between 2017 and 2021 – with 23 incidents where they were able to gamble continuously without detection.
This will mark the first voluntary closure of a casino and the longest suspension of operations in a casino under the Gambling Act.
NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson has been following this ongoing investigation for some time, and she joins us today on The Front Page to explain what this means for the country’s largest casino.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

Keeping up to date with the news just became a little easier. Available every weekday at 5am, tune in as Chelsea Daniels chats with the journalists and newsmakers, going behind the headlines to break down what you need to know on the biggest stories of the day. 

Keeping up to date with the news just became a little easier. Available every weekday at 5am, tune in as Chelsea Daniels chats with the journalists and newsmakers, going behind the headlines to break down what you need to know on the biggest stories of the day.

Every day, The Front Page takes you behind the scenes of the biggest story from the New Zealand Herald. Hosted by Damien Venuto

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What led to SkyCity agreeing to a temporary casino closure?

Joe Biden is stepping down from the US presidential election race. 

He says his decision to stand down "is in the best interest of his party and the country" 

Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris, the current vice-president, to be the new Democratic candidate – along with a strings of other key Democrats. 

It comes four months before Americans go to the polls. 

In this bonus episode, geopolitical analyst at The Democracy Project, Geoffrey Miller joins to explain what happens next. 

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

Joe Biden is stepping down from the US presidential election race. 
He says his decision to stand down "is in the best interest of his party and the country" 
Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris, the current vice-president, to be the new Democratic candidate – along with a strings of other key Democrats. 
It comes four months before Americans go to the polls. 
In this bonus episode, geopolitical analyst at The Democracy Project, Geoffrey Miller joins to explain what happens next. 
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

Joe Biden won't seek re-election - What next for the Democrats?

It’s no secret New Zealand is suffering a major mental health crisis. 

Many people, including teens and children, often wait weeks to see someone when they seek help. 

It's so dire, a survey of those at the coal face of the crisis describes a system that’s under pressure, under-resourced, and under-delivering for New Zealanders. 

So, is there hope on the horizon with the coalition Government’s addition of a specialised mental health portfolio? 

Today on The Front Page, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is with us to discuss what moves are being made to make sure help’s there when we need it. 

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer: Evan Paea
Producer: Ethan Sills



Suicide and depression help services:

If it is an emergency and you or someone else is at risk, call 111.

For counselling and support:
Lifeline: http://www.lifeline.co.nz, call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP)
Suicide Crisis Helpline: www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline, or call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

Youth services:
Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234
What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
Aoake te Rā (Bereaved by Suicide Service): Call 0800 000 053

For more information and support, talk to your local doctor, hauora, community mental health team, or counselling service.

The Mental Health Foundation has more helplines and service contacts - click here for information

It’s no secret New Zealand is suffering a major mental health crisis. 
Many people, including teens and children, often wait weeks to see someone when they seek help. 
It's so dire, a survey of those at the coal face of the crisis describes a system that’s under pressure, under-resourced, and under-delivering for New Zealanders. 
So, is there hope on the horizon with the coalition Government’s addition of a specialised mental health portfolio? 
Today on The Front Page, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is with us to discuss what moves are being made to make sure help’s there when we need it. 
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer: Evan Paea Producer: Ethan Sills
 
Suicide and depression help services:
If it is an emergency and you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
For counselling and support:
<ul>
<li>Lifeline: <a href="http://www.lifeline.co.nz">http://www.lifeline.co.nz, call </a>0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP)</li>
<li>Suicide Crisis Helpline: <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline">www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline</a>, or call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)</li>
</ul>
Youth services:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.youthline.co.nz/">Youthline</a>: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234</li>
<li><a href="http://whatsup.co.nz/">What's Up</a>: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)</li>
<li><a href="http://depression.org.nz/">Depression helpline</a>: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)</li>
<li>Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737</li>
<li><a href="https://www.aoaketera.org.nz/">Aoake te Rā</a> (Bereaved by Suicide Service): Call 0800 000 053</li>
</ul>
For more information and support, talk to your local doctor, hauora, community mental health team, or counselling service.
The Mental Health Foundation has more helplines and service contacts -<a href="&lt;a%20href='https://mentalhealth.org.nz/resources/resource/helplines-and-local-mental-health-services'%20target='_blank'&gt;on%20its%20website&lt;/a&gt;."> click here for information</a>

Minister Matt Doocey fronts on Government's plans for mental health

An investigation into the supermarket majors is underway as a merger of hundreds of stores around New Zealand fails to satisfy our competition watchdog.

Ahead of its final decision later this year, the Commerce Commission said that a merger of Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island would effect “significant structural change” in the sector – and it continues to have concerns around competition.

It’s all while the commission’s investigating after Consumer NZ lodged a complaint claiming supermarkets were engaging in ‘misleading pricing’.

So, what will all of this mean for you, and the price of your weekly grocery shop?

Today on The Front Page, we’re talking all things supermarkets, first with NZ Herald reporter Kate MacNamara, and then with independent consultant, Ernie Newman.

Since this episode was released, a Foodstuffs spokesperson has pointed out there is no precedent for the government forcibly breaking up a private company. 

"Telecom voluntarily split into two as a result of the National Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative."

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

An investigation into the supermarket majors is underway as a merger of hundreds of stores around New Zealand fails to satisfy our competition watchdog.
Ahead of its final decision later this year, the Commerce Commission said that a merger of Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island would effect “significant structural change” in the sector – and it continues to have concerns around competition.
It’s all while the commission’s investigating after Consumer NZ lodged a complaint claiming supermarkets were engaging in ‘misleading pricing’.
So, what will all of this mean for you, and the price of your weekly grocery shop?
Today on The Front Page, we’re talking all things supermarkets, first with NZ Herald reporter Kate MacNamara, and then with independent consultant, Ernie Newman.
Since this episode was released, a Foodstuffs spokesperson has pointed out there is no precedent for the government forcibly breaking up a private company. 
"Telecom voluntarily split into two as a result of the National Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative."
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

What led to SkyCity agreeing to a temporary casino closure?

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