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Fonterra appoints permanent COO
Fonterra has today announced Anna Palairet has been permanently appointed into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Anna has been acting in the position since June 2023

'Tender ballots', counting venue issues: Solomon Islands election results coming in at a trickle
Human error and venue complications hampered the first day of counting in Solomon Islands but a steady stream of provisional results are expected today as more counting centres come online.

We want 20mph speed limit, say worried villagers
The 20mph limit is controversial, but a petition calls for it to be introduced in two villages.

Villa thought Martinez had been sent off before penalty heroics in win
Aston Villa reach their first major European semi-final since 1982 with a chaotic penalty shootout victory over Lille in the Europa Conference League.

'I see a team under stress' - Klopp departure 'weighing' on Liverpool
Two weeks ago, Liverpool were top of the Premier League and had a favourable route to the Europa League final - things now look very different as Jurgen Klopp's departure looms.

The Papers: EU olive branch and PM targets 'sick note culture'
EU plans to offer visas to UK students and measures to tackle the UK's benefits bill lead the papers.

Iran morality police arrest dead protester's sister, family says
Aida Shakarami was detained for allegedly violating the compulsory hijab laws, her mother says.

Arrest over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky
Prosecutors say the man was tasked with getting information on an airport used by Ukraine's leader.

Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials
They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.

Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones
The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

Russia launches new Angara A5 heavy-lift rocket on 4th orbital test mission (photos)

Thousands protest again in Tel Aviv for release of hostages

Brazil's president creates two new Indigenous territories, bringing total in his term to 10

Government sent 'please explain' letter to Wellington City Council over transport disagreement
The contents were revealed in correspondence from Simeon Brown and Chris Bishop to Wellington's Mayor.

Dengue fever outbreak to be declared in Samoa
More than 250 cases have now been reported in the country.

Raducanu beats Noskova to set up Swiatek quarter-final
Emma Raducanu will face world number one Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open after beating Linda Noskova in straight sets.

Aspinall beats Smith to win Premier League night 12
Nathan Aspinall beats Michael Smith 6-4 in the final to win night 12 of Premier League Darts in Rotterdam.

'Sorry, I didn't get that question' - Moyes frosty with reporter
West Ham boss David Moyes is involved in a frosty exchange with a reporter after being asked about his future after their Europa League exit.

Chinese cities sinking under their own weight
Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.

Minister asked if incinerator plans could be blocked
Steve Barclay's office sought advice on blocking incinerators, including one in his own constituency.

Tory activist 'appalled' by party's actions over MP
Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for �5,000 to pay "bad people".

Angela Blackmoore murder: Pair sentenced to at least 10 years' jail
David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum have been sentenced to life with no parole for 10 years for their parts in the 1995 killing.

Manawa Energy FY24 Annual Results & Webcast Details
Manawa Energy (MNW) will release its FY24 results for the year ending 31 March 2024 on Monday 20 May 2024