Freightways volumes halve under level 4 lockdown; hopes to avoid wage subsidy – Stuff.co.nz
Chief executive Mark Troughear says an increase in home deliveries doesn’t make up for a drop in business-to-business deliveries…
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ASX set to rise; Sonic booms; Latitude profit jumps 81% – The Sydney Morning Herald
The ASX opened 0.3% higher on Monday with strong gains in information technology, healthcare, and materials. Energy and industrials…
Spark Infrastructure accepts $5.2 billion bid – The Australian Financial Review
Spark Infrastructure’s board has agreed to a $5.2 billion takeover, recommending investors sign off on the deal unless a superior…
Forrest’s bid puts fresh twist in battle for salmon farmer Huon – Sydney Morning Herald
Salmon farmer Huon Aquaculture has revealed that Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest lobbed an early bid to acquire the company…
Covid-19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Thieves target nurse’s cars as Auckland Hospital staff work 12-hour shifts to help the sick – New Zealand Herald
Thieves are targeting the cars of frontline health workers at Auckland Hospital
Ampol bids $NZ2b for Z Energy – The Australian Financial Review
Ampol has made a takeover offer for Kiwi petrol and diesel retailer Z Energy, which is likely to require it to sell its stake…
PayPal launches crypto services for UK customers – Cointelegraph
The United Kingdom becomes the second country after the United States to gain access to PayPal’s crypto services.
Lake Oswego (Oregon) vs Sioux Falls (South Dakota) rescheduled for Monday at noon (8/23/21) following postpon – OregonLive
After the postponement due to weather, the boys from Lake Oswego try to survive in this tournament and earn a trip to the next…