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NZ Film Commission spends $16k on CEO events amid budget cuts

The Film Commission has thrown two parties apiece for its retiring and incoming CEOs.

How to spend 36 hours in Brooklyn

An itinerary that skips the most touristy and overdeveloped areas.

A long weekend with John Lennon’s ‘lost weekend’ girlfriend, May Pang

May Pang aims to correct misconceptions about her relationship with the star.

Market close: Comvita shares slump after $16.8m loss

Meanwhile, the NZ sharemarket hung in with a small fall.

Simone Biles is back, and she's done being judged

New York Times: With 37 medals, the gymnast ignores online hate at her third Olympics.

Fletcher Construction suing waterproofers over $320m loss for NZICC fire

The two waterproofing businesses have denied any liability for the October, 2019 blaze.

Ponsonby’s Chapel Bar & Bistro gets new owner

Kyle Anderson has bought the bar and says he's looking forward to a new Chapel chapter.

'I would drink a bottle of rosé during ultra marathons – and still tell myself I wasn’t an alcoholic'

Telegraph: It took losing everything for Allie Bailey to change.

US consumers show signs of flagging, companies and analysts warn

Financial Times: Hints a crucial driver of economic growth may have peaked.

Auckland economy rebounded well from pandemic – new report

New research shows Auckland's economy isn't quite as grim as it seems.

Shane Reti: 'Precarious position' - why sacking Health NZ board had to happen

OPINION: I am taking these steps to secure a better future for health in NZ.

Small business: Hana founder on navigating Covid and the importance of self-care

Wellness business born during pandemic opens second location.

Disgraced realtor admits impersonating businessman, could face jail time

Drever was jailed in 2022 for stealing $600,000 from a bowling club and speedway company.

Tech Insider: Has Soul Machines missed the AI boom?

Staff culled, key early customers gone.

Rob Rattenbury: ‘I turned 9 in state care and felt powerless’

OPINION: 'Remember the voices of the victims. They did nothing wrong.'

Letters: Valuing public servants; public pays for abuse in care compensation; abandoned scooters

OPINION: 'The city looks like a toddler has had a tantrum and thrown out all their toys'.