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Lauren Nemeth named Chief Revenue Officer to drive growth at New Relic
New Relic appoints Lauren Nemeth as Chief Revenue Officer to boost global growth with her extensive tech sales and leadership experience.

Supreme Court hear's Uber's case against employment rights
The Court is to decide whether it's drivers should be considered employees.

From pouring pints to politics: Publican launches bid for council seat
Deborah Gilkison is looking to go from Panthers Rock, a country pub in Mayfield, to the council chamber.

Christchurch Mayor backs proposal for government-capped rates rises
Phil Mauger says councils have engaged in a lot of wasteful spending.

Free flights making dreams come true thanks to Dame Val, Josh Emett and Air New Zealand
A search is on to help Kiwis take the next step to achieving their dreams.

Tonga's King and Queen in Fiji for historic chiefly investiture
They're being honoured during historic ceremonies to confer three chiefly titles on the son of Fiji's first prime minister, who spent more than a decade exiled in Nuku'alofa.

'Exceptional' Spain show adaptability - but are they vulnerable?
Spain have laid down a marker at Euro 2025 with 11 goals in two games - but what makes them so good, and do they have weaknesses?

Flash Floods Devastate Texas
At least 91 people are confirmed dead, following flash floods in central Texas.

Maternity brand worn by Kate enters administration
Consultancy firm Interpath confirmed that it had been appointed as administrators by maternity brand Seraphine.

King says France and UK face 'complex threats'
Emmanuel Macron arrives for a three-day trip and is expected to address Parliament later.

Selwyn Water company 'continues local ownership, prevents privatisation' - mayor
Selwyn Water Limited set up for $2 million under the government's Local Water Done Well.

Over 200 work visas linked to companies connected to Vietnamese organised crime rings
Police uncovered 187 cannabis grow houses in the Auckland region over 18 months.

Rotorua police announce new team of six to start on CBD beat
A local store owner has been threatened and her shop broken into but says having police on the streets is making a big difference.

Covid inquiry is platforming conspiracy theorists, Hipkins says
The Labour leader said the terms of reference had been deliberately written to platform people with �conspiracy theorist views�.

Court recognises Ngati Whatua Orakei�s strong connection to Auckland marina
The decision was welcomed by the iwi, who state their connection to the Westhaven Marina outweighs any of the other 18 iwi in Auckland.

Alcaraz loses at golf - can Norrie beat him on SW19 grass?
Carlos Alcaraz's only defeats at Wimbledon have come to Andy Murray at golf - now Cameron Norrie aims to inflict another on the tennis court.

'This doesn't feel like a win' - Sinner through after Dimitrov retires hurt
World number one Jannik Sinner says Grigor Dimitrov "deserves" to be in the Wimbledon quarter-finals, after the Bulgarian is forced into retiring with a two-set lead because of a pectoral injury in their fourth-round match.

'I don't take this as a win' - Sinner on cruel Dimitrov blow
Jannik Sinner says he cannot accept his progress to the Wimbledon quarter-finals "as a win" following Grigor Dimitrov's injury heartbreak.

Former Tory cabinet minister Jones joins Reform UK
Ex-Welsh secretary David Jones becomes the third former Tory to join Nigel Farage's party in the last two weeks.

MPs could vote on Premier League free-to-air plan
The Liberal Democrats table an amendment to the Football Governance Bill that proposes showing at least 10 Premier League a season on free-to-air television.