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‘Between coaches and myself’: All Black quiet on shift to wing
Rieko Ioane says conversations with All Blacks coach Scott Robertson about his move from centre to the left wing will remain confidential.

New act for iconic theatre building?
The show might go on for an empty theatre costing ratepayers $122k each year as it moves a step closer to disposal.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

'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.

Police appeal for sightings of wanted man
Police are asking for the public’s help to locate Michael Tautari, 27, who has a warrant to arrest for breaching his release conditions.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

'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?