Christchurch City Council is weighing a formal bid for a 20th NRL team, with officials proposing to fund a consultant-led feasibility study using the existing Recreation, Sport and Events budget. According to council documents, the proposed study would evaluate ownership models, financial sustainability, high-performance facility requirements, and the broader economic impact of hosting a franchise … Read more
Lab-grown diamond jewelry brand Heirest is launching globally on August 10, entering the market with a digital-first model that prices items between $900 and $22,000, according to founder Liam Whittaker. Whittaker, a former chief operations officer at global retail company Zuru, stated that the brand aims to be 5% to 40% cheaper than mainstream competitors … Read more
Former radio host Kyle Sandilands revealed on The Karl Stefanovic Show that his bank offered surprising support following his February sacking from the KIIS FM breakfast show, according to an interview on Sunday. Bank Support and Friend Offers After KIIS FM Sacking According to Mr Sandilands, his financial institution reached out with unexpected backing after … Read more
PropertyLimBrothers Co-Founder Melvin Lim Serving as Non-Salaried Director Amid Business Stabilization PropertyLimBrothers (PLB) co-founder Melvin Lim is currently serving as a “non-salaried director” to focus on “family and personal recovery,” according to the company. While Lim retains a 50 per cent stake and remains the only director officially registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory … Read more
Residents of the Albanian village of Zvernec are challenging the development of a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, citing long-standing property disputes and claims of wrongful land sales. Local villagers, supported by property deeds and tax records, allege their land was sold by a rival claimant without their consent or compensation. While Prime … Read more
The European Commission has formally urged Albania to align its national development projects with European Union environmental standards as a condition for future membership. This directive follows widespread public protests against a proposed luxury resort on the Adriatic coast backed by Affinity Partners, a firm linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Prime Minister Edi … Read more
As SpaceX and Anthropic prepare for what could be the largest public-market debuts in U.S. History, the companies are entering the high-stakes environment of Wall Street. With OpenAI also rumored to be nearing a public launch, industry leaders face the intense scrutiny of investors who demand transparency, financial stability, and professional composure. The road to … Read more
President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, the current director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as the acting director of national intelligence. The appointment places the 38-year-old official in charge of the 18 agencies comprising the U.S. Intelligence community, including the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, at a time marked by … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. And PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin Mercado this month highlighted how the national health insurance program’s expanded benefit packages are delivering concrete improvements in healthcare access for millions of Filipinos. Through visits to two major private hospitals, they demonstrated how the reforms are reducing financial barriers for patients while strengthening partnerships … Read more
The Peril of the ‘Handshake Deal’ in Modern Renting In the world of real estate, the line between a personal favor and a professional obligation can often blur. When friends enter into rental agreements, there is a common tendency to rely on trust rather than paperwork. However, as recent legal outcomes demonstrate, relying on a … Read more