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Business · 29 September 2026

Crown Casino Suits Up Over Missing $72m Insurance Payout

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Crown Casino has taken legal action against its multinational insurer after the policy that was supposed to cover a $72 million class action was declined, turning a potential payout into a courtroom showdown.

Business · 29 September 2026

Nelson Revives Waterfront Plan, Leaving Fishers and Developers Guessing Where the Money’s Going

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

After a decade of shelving a waterfront revitalisation scheme, Nelson’s council has announced a fresh proposal that promises to turn the coastal area into a mixed‑use paradise – or at least a place where more cones…

Business · 29 September 2026

Luxury Labor: $280,000 Nannies Outshine Oil Rig Workers in Sydney’s Elite

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

In a market where hours on a rotating shift are the norm, a new class of high‑pay “sugar” workers is emerging – and the numbers are sweeter than a dessert bar.

Business · 29 September 2026

Aldi Admits Loyalty Schemes Are a ‘Duped’ Concept, Leaves Customers to Stroll Unrewarded

Iris Quay, London desk

Aldi’s chief has called loyalty discounts a ‘dupe’ of shoppers, a paradox that underlines the chain’s odd strategy of refusing to give customers a loyalty card. The comment, made in a press conference that could…

Business · 29 September 2026

Christchurch Mayor Announces ‘Market‑First’ Plan to Tame Airbnb Surge

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Christchurch’s mayor vows to let the market decide which short‑term rentals survive, sparking a debate about whether the city is swapping hostels for high‑end ski resorts.

Business · 29 September 2026

Wānaka’s New Housing Sprint: 100+ Homes Get Green Light, but the Timeline Remains a Marathon

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

A new housing project near Wānaka has received a fast‑track green light, promising 300 homes over ten years in five stages. The plan has sparked both optimism and skepticism among locals and investors alike.

Business · 29 September 2026

Treasury's Book Reveal Prompts Cheery Bankers, Slightly Confused Taxpayers

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Economists from Westpac, ANZ and ASB say the latest Treasury books look a tad stronger, but the real drama unfolds in the parking lot where road cones are being stacked like a hedgehog’s breakfast.

Business · 29 September 2026

Mackenzie Mayors Flush Out Toilet Misery as Visitors Skirt Paid Loo

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Visitors to Mackenzie District are evading paid toilets, dumping messes in the back, forcing council contractors to clean up. The mayor laments the rising excrement costs.

Business · 29 September 2026

Aldi to Splash £900m on UK Expansion – 40 New Stores, City’s Newest ‘Bargain‑Bite’ Invasion

Iris Quay, London desk

Aldi announces a £900m investment to open 40 stores across the UK after a record £19bn revenue year, sparking bemused reactions from the City and supermarket shoppers alike.