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Nick Ognenovski named Chief Revenue Officer at Bridgit to drive growth
Bridgit appoints Nick Ognenovski as Chief Revenue Officer to lead revenue strategy and accelerate growth in Australia's non-bank lending sector.

'Do your thing uce': Inspiring message follows All Blacks rookie’s rapid rise
Christian Lio-Willie was only named in the wider squad to face France as injury cover. Now he’s in the starting XV for the first test.

Wage gap remains despite more early childhood centres adopting full pay parity, group says
New figures highlight that “pay parity” is a misnomer, the Office for Early Childhood Education says.

Government gives wildlife restoration $22 million funding boost over three years
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka made the announcement at the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife facility near Christchurch.

'I'm being paid to fix issues caused by AI'
Businesses that rush to use AI to write content or computer code, often have to pay humans to fix it.

CEN - Greymouth gas deal
Contact Energy (Contact) has reached a seven-year gas supply agreement with Greymouth Gas New Zealand Limited (GGNZ Ltd)

Catholic Church voices opposition to PNG's Christian nation declaration
An archbishop from a township in East New Britain warns the constitutional amendment risks damaging the country's future.

'Still holes in my game' - Draper on Wimbledon exit
Jack Draper says he was not "good enough" in his shock Wimbledon exit, insisting it was not because he felt increased pressure at this year's tournament.

England lose top-order wickets after Gill's 269
England's top order is blown away after Shubman Gill's 267 to leave the hosts requiring their most unlikely turnaround yet under Ben Stokes.

Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies bombardment, rescuers say
Many children and women were reportedly among those killed when a school in Gaza City and a tent in al-Mawasi were hit.

Solomon King FC in contention for inaugural OFC Professional League
Solomon Islands PM has confirmed that Solomon King FC is one of the 13 clubs now awaiting final selection by the OFC for the pro-league set to kick-off in January 2026.

Hutt City Council, Free Speech Union settle lawsuit
It closes a six-month legal battle over the removal of an advertising insert from newspapers at the local library last year.

Victim’s family urges judge to keep repeat violent offender off the streets
Justin Su’a, 28, made a frenzied attack on a man after finding out he had sent his girlfriend a message on Facebook.

Viral band finds itself at the centre of AI claims and hoaxes
Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.

Tourism Holdings warns of hit to full year earnings
Campervan operator and takeover target Tourism Holdings is warning of a hit to full year earnings from weaker vehicle sales, pressured bookings, and a possible writedown of an asset value.

Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches
The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.

Cook Strait ferry Aratere alters course after alarm sounds
The Aratere ferry is taking a different route through the Marlborough Sounds "as a precaution".

Shelton frustrated as play suspended when serving for match
American Ben Shelton is left furious when play in his second-round encounter with Rinky Hijikata at Wimbledon is suspended because of bad light when he was about to serve for the match.

Labour plans further Right to Buy restrictions
Tenants will also face longer to qualify, under government plans for the social home discount scheme.

'One of toughest losses' - Draper exits Wimbledon early again
British number one Jack Draper's wait for a breakout Wimbledon run continues after a shock second-round defeat by 36-year-old Marin Cilic.