Christchurch News - Page 2

International News Brief: A mother and a grandmother have been jointly charged with willful neglect after a distressed six-year-old girl was found in a car outside Christchurch Casino early today.

SkyCity Entertainment Group today announced that it has settled the purchase for the acquisition of Aspinall Limited, which holds a 40.5% shareholding in Christchurch Casinos Limited.

nternational News Brief: Christchurch Casino has complained to the Chief District Court Judge about a judge who attacked it in a recent fraud sentencing case.

International News Brief: New Zealand casino and tourism company Skyline Enterprises yesterday reported a drop in net profits.

International News Brief: Sky City Entertainment says it had conditionally bought Aspinall's 41 per cent stake in the Christchurch Casino.

International News Brief: Six months after talks kicked off between SkyCity Entertainment and Aspinall, the Christchurch Casino's 41 percent shareholder, there appears to be no sign of a deal.

International News Brief: Christchurch Casino's board is set to meet today but all lips of its cornerstone shareholders were sealed ahead of what is expected to be a landmark meeting.

Christchurch City Council is asking for community feedback on its proposed Class 4 Gaming Venue and TAB policy, before consultation closes on 5 February.

nternational News Brief: Christchurch Casino shareholder Louis Crimp is considering an offer for his 7.7 per cent stake.

International News Brief: Aspinall's finance chief Martin Kennedy slams suggestions that there will be a share issue to fund a buyback of its stake in the Christchurch Casino.

International News Brief: A fake gold keyring is all 19 year-old Xiaofan Sun has to show for winning an $18,500 jackpot at the Christchurch Casino.

International News Brief: Millionaire hotelier Earl Hagaman has thrown his hat in the ring as the battle heats up for control of the Christchurch Casino.

nternational News Brief: The stakes have been raised in a boardroom battle at Christchurch Casino with a major shareholder threatening legal action to return chief executive Arthur Pitcher to the board.