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Revealed: Three-quarters of booze deliveries made without ID checks
Ultra-fast deliveries also raise fears of increased binge drinking and domestic violence.

Young couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraud
A young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.

Uber and Bolt unveil women-only service in Paris
Sexual assault or harassment claims against drivers prompt change.

Watch: My Waymo robotaxi ride - five things that struck me
Living in the future - where there's less driver chatter.

Uber explored possible bid for Expedia in ‘super-app’ growth push
Financial Times: Buying the travel website would be Uber's biggest deal.

Uber’s next act: Taking on Amazon
Financial Times: Uber now couriers goods for many retailers. Is it trying to do too much?

Uber loses appeal - court rules drivers are employees, not contractors
Government reviews law defining 'employees' and 'contractors'.

US indexes end with strong gains, rebounding from sell-off
Traders seem to have shaken off a Blue Monday,

Alphabet revenue jumps, shows no sign of AI denting search business
Financial Times: Cloud growth is hot as companies race to build large language models.

Teenage dream? Two students working on courier company that delivers packages in one hour
Two talented Hawke's Bay teens think they can plug a big gap in the market.

Govt accused of undermining Uber drivers' battle for employee status
Government to review employee/contractor distinction while the law is tested in court.

Thefts of charging cables another obstacle to electric vehicles' appeal
Thieves targeting US electric vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing copper.

Concerns Uber now has 'monopolistic' position after Ola ditches NZ
Ola exits New Zealand, unions warn of rising Uber fares.

Paternity tests, turtles and thongs: Uber reveals insane list of forgotten items
'I left my rat skeleton in your Uber.'

US man kills Uber driver after scam calls target both of them
William Brock, 81, has been charged with murder and could face a life sentence.

Uber rival Ola looks set to stop NZ rideshare operations this week
The rideshare company has puts the skids on local operations.

Aussie taxi drivers’ A$272m payout after class action against Uber: Could it happen here?
Landmark suit for Australian taxi drivers against Uber.

Diana Clement: Tax and the gig economy
OPINION: Knowing your tax obligations when it comes to side hustles.

This Kiwi airport is the most expensive to catch an Uber from
You may want to check the bus schedule when arriving in this city.

Uber records first annual profits as market value approaches $250b
Financial Times: Rides, deliveries and ads increase as company celebrates.