SkyCity Entertainment Group first-half profit jumped 17 per cent to a record on improved earnings from its flagship Auckland casino and hotel complex, which benefitted from the Rugby World Cup and a turnaround in gaming revenue.Profit...

Feb. 15 (BusinessDesk) – SkyCity Entertainment Group first-half profit jumped 17% to a record on improved earnings from its flagship Auckland casino and hotel complex, which benefitted from the Rugby World Cup and a turnaround in gaming revenue.

"The Mayor's transport funding paper released today outlines a number of options to fund transport investment and gives Aucklanders the opportunity to determine the future of their city. In the end it comes down to a simple choice.

Auckland Airport has opened New Zealand's first premium lounge facility that caters for all international travellers regardless of the airline they are flying with.

Communities and individuals throughout Auckland are being encouraged to apply for the latest funding round for the Creative Communities Scheme. The grant helps local communities create and present art projects or events that support diversity, young people, and wider community involvement.

SkyCity's first-half profit jumped 17% to a record on improved earnings from its flagship Auckland casino.

Wet weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of hardy cyclists riding this morning to the annual Go By Bike Day breakfast events held across Auckland at Orewa, Takapuna, Henderson, Wynyard Quarter and Mangere Bridge.

Aucklanders are encouraged to get on their bike this Wednesday 15 February for the annual celebratory Go By Bike Day breakfast events. Go By Bike Day is a one-day event in February every year where people switch from cars, buses or trains and bike to work for a day.

Aucklanders could face higher petrol prices, road tolls or increases in rates and GST to pay for proposed transport projects.

A large water spout resembling a tornado has moved over Auckland Harbour, causing a flurry of excitement on social media sites.