Scepticism grows in El Salvador over pioneering Bitcoin gamble – The Guardian
Country will be first to adopt cryptocurrency as legal tender next month – but economists are sounding warnings over risks
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New Zealand woman dies after receiving Pfizer vaccine – BBC News
Officials say she also had other medical issues which could have contributed to her death.
IR extends hassle-free, tax-free option for reimbursing home working expenses – Stuff.co.nz
Scheme lets employers pay staff total of up to $20 a week for general and telco expenses.
Air New Zealand to retire all Boeing 777s – its largest jet – Stuff.co.nz
The airline will gradually move to more fuel-efficient Dreamliners for all its longhaul flying.
Ford Falcon GTHO Phase IV sets new price record for an Australian-made road car – Drive
One of Australia’s rarest cars – a 1972 Ford XA Falcon GTHO Phase IV – has reportedly sold for $1.75 million, overtaking the…
Countdown fast forwards opening of new $100m distribution centre in Palmerston North to cater to surging North Island demand – Stuff.co.nz
Spikes in food demand in the North Island have persuaded Countdown to open huge distribution centre ahead of time.
Crown Resorts falls to $261m loss after pandemic shuts casinos – Sydney Morning Herald
The beleaguered gaming giant unveils a heavy loss and will not pay a dividend after being forced to close or restrict operations…
Countdown opens new 3.8ha $100m Palmerston North distribution centre 3 weeks early – New Zealand Herald
Chain sent just under 3.5 million cartons of food/groceries to stores in last week.
Inside Politico’s Billion-Dollar Drama – The New York Times
From “son of” to mogul in his own right: Robert Allbritton just became the unlikeliest winner of the new media sweepstakes.
‘Twiggy’ Forrest takes home $4b as Fortescue posts record profit – Sydney Morning Herald
Mining giant Fortescue has delivered a record $14b profit on the back of a stunning rally in iron ore prices and doubled its…