Problem Gambling
Behind the story: Luck, loss and Lotto
The Detail talks to RNZ's Guyon Espiner about his investigative series on Lotto - have we bought into a dream that's turning into a nightmare? Audio
Behind the story: Luck, loss and Lotto
The Detail talks to RNZ's Guyon Espiner about his investigative series on Lotto - have we bought into a dream that's turning into a nightmare?
AudioLifting the lid on Lotto
Lotto has a lot of players, but not a lot of media scrutiny in the media compared to forms of gambling - even at a time when our spending on it is soaring. A new investigation shows people who can… Audio
Lifting the lid on Lotto
Lotto has a lot of players, but not a lot of media scrutiny in the media compared to forms of gambling - even at a time when our spending on it is soaring. A new investigation shows people who can…
AudioGambling researcher: 'Get help now, don't wait'
New research out this morning has found counselling can have long-lasting benefits as a treatment for gambling disorders. It's based on a randomised clinical trial with 227 people who were taking part… Audio
Call for ban pokie ban in vulnerable communities
Problem gambling advocates are calling for electronic gaming machines to be eliminated in vulnerable communities like South Auckland. Audio
The impact of gambling on poor NZ communities
Problem gambling advocates in New Zealand are calling for electronic gaming machines to be eliminated in vulnerable communities like South Auckland. Audio
Migrants and problem gambling: 'I thought it was a way of getting easy money to live on'
In this episode of Voices; calls for more to be done as numbers of migrant problem gamblers rise. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Migrants and problem gambling: 'I thought it was a way of getting easy money to live on'
In this episode of Voices; calls for more to be done as numbers of migrant problem gamblers rise. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
Audio'Too early' to assess SkyCity deal social impact
SkyCity's deal with the government appears to be paying off for it - but, the Problem Gambling Foundation says, the deal's social impact is unclear. Audio
Maori gambling problem could grow
Maori are far more likely to be problem gamblers than other New Zealanders, according to a new Ministry of Health report, and the problem could grow.
Experts say many new migrants become problem gamblers
Gambling experts say more and more new migrants are becoming addicted to gambling in New Zealand, with some losing their entire life savings. Audio