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Fears Gisborne will become 'desolate wasteland' under proposed alcohol plan
A prominent business family hopes "common sense" will prevail before proposed alcohol regulations come into force.

Gisborne risks becoming 'desolate wasteland' under proposed alcohol policies
A prominent business family hopes "commonsense" will prevail before proposed alcohol regulations come into force.

Four-star hotel planned for Whangarei to meet Northland tourism boom
Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is looking at a 110-room hotel in Whangarei as it expands its network.

Two Jewish New Yorkers share their wildly different perspectives on the pro-Palestinian protests at colleges nationwide.

Pentagon: Building of temporary harbour in Gaza Strip has begun

The ex-flight attendant who became the first female boss of Japan Airlines

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)

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 $

What kind of diner are you? 6 types of diners who avoid plant-based meat dishes
Australians were asked why they don't order plant-based meat dishes when dining out.

Overturning of Weinstein conviction 'a hard day'
Ashley Judd tells BBC News survivors feel betrayed after a new trial is ordered for Harvey Weinstein.

Bitcoin price remains stable after halving
The much-awaited halving had little impact on the price of the world's biggest cryptocurrency.

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.

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.