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After spending $700,000 on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs
A government office that set aside millions for lapel pins for pandemic workers is now looking to cut back on spending.

Pet Shop Boys: 'We should call our next tour Farewell'
The pop group look back on 40 years of chart success, and discuss their 15th album, Nonetheless.

AM Best affirms Tower Limited's A- (Excellent) FSR
Global credit rating agency AM Best has affirmed Tower Limited’s Financial Strength Rating as A- (Excellent), with a stable outlook, after completing its annual review. Tower’s Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating was also affirmed as a- (Excellent)

Consumer optimism plummets in Wellington
Consumer confidence has turned more pessimistic, and the capital is the most downbeat region of all.

Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar
The Google parent announced a dividend of 20 cents per share, cheering investors.

Rail Britannia?
Labour announce plans to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services

Americast on campus: Students protest over Gaza
Police have been called into several universities across the US.

Slot confirms he wants Liverpool job
Arne Slot confirms that he is interested in becoming Liverpool's manager after Jurgen Klopp leaves at the end of the season.

'With title prize in sight, Man City rarely show any weakness'
The manner of Manchester City’s demolition of Brighton sounds an ominous note for anyone wishing to wrestle away their crown, writes Phil McNulty.

Cash-for-bottle deposit scheme delayed until 2027
The planned recycling scheme has been pushed back following disagreements between devolved administrations.

EBOS announces appointment of new Chief Financial Officer
EBOS Group Limited (“EBOS”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alistair Gray to the role of Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) with effect from 30 September 2024

Creditor applies to put Auckland country club owner into liquidation
Plans to redevelop a north Auckland golf course and country club have hit yet another snag

Moana Pasifika tackle Fijian Drua as they aim for top eight finish
Moana Pasifika forwards coach Tom Coventry reckons playing Fijian Drua in Lautoka is as demanding a gig as you can get in rugby.

Rebels' administrators push rescue deal for embattled Super Rugby club
Administrators for the Melbourne Rebels have recommended that creditors accept a deal put forward by directors to save the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific team and said the club may have been trading while insolvent for the last five years.

West Coast council backs Fast Tracks Approvals Bill
The Fast Tracks Approvals Bill has been given a big tick by the West Coast Regional Council, saying it will lead to more jobs, and despite what others say, has environmental safeguards in it.

MCK enters into conditional agreement for Whangarei land
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand Limited (NZX:MCK) advises that it has reached conditional agreement with the Whangarei District Council for the purchase of land in Whangarei’s CBD for the development of a hotel. The purchase price is $

Man Utd fan Littler wins in Liverpool despite boos
Manchester United fan Luke Littler is booed by the crowd in Liverpool but beats Rob Cross to win Premier League Darts night 13.

Pool death heiress had neck injuries, court hears
Paula Leeson, 47, was found to have 13 injuries after drowning while on holiday in Denmark in 2017.