UK and France propose truce in Ukraine, rain and cooler temps on the way for New Zealand as autumn arrives, and five types of bosses to look out for.
1 UK PM: Europe at 'crossroads in history' as truce in Ukraine discussed
British prime minister Keir Starmer rallied his European counterparts today to shore up their borders and throw their full weight behind Ukraine as he announced outlines to end Russia’s war.
Starmer used sweeping terms to describe the challenge ahead, saying Europe was at a crossroads in its history and needed to step up to meet "once-in-a-generation moment".
French president Emmanuel Macron also suggested he and Starmer were proposing a "truce in the air, on the seas, and energy infrastructures" that would last a month.
2 Rain, cooler temperatures on the way as New Zealand rings in autumn
Heavy rain and cooler climates will sweep across the country this week, as New Zealand says goodbye to the hot and humid summer days and rings in autumn.
MetService forecasts a cool week for most with wet and thundery weather, and biting southerlies along southern and eastern North Island coastlines.
3 Wellington Water report alleges theft, structural and contractor issues
Wellington Water has released a scathing report, after a probe uncovered alleged theft, poor value for money from contractors and structural issues.
Last month, the water provider told Wellington City Council it would need $37.5 million from its shareholding councils over the next three years.
4 'Unacceptable': The Warehouse Group provides financial update
The Warehouse Group has warned of more tough financial times ahead.
In a preliminary financial update, the company said it has seen positive signs its new product and pricing strategies are resonating with customers but "ongoing headwinds" have "slowed the pace" of a financial turnaround.
The group has been plagued with financial issues for some time.
5 Juicy Fest NZ: Commerce Commission investigates amid ticket refund wait
The Commerce Commission is investigating amid hundreds of complaints about the cancelled Juicy Fest NZ music festival and says it may widen that out to include another event if required.
Hundreds of would-be concert goers have been demanding refunds, and answers, following the cancellation of the festival and the postponement of the Timeless Summer Tour.
ONE HANDFUL OF BOSS TYPES TO LOOK OUT FOR
Anyone who's held down a job or three knows those employed as managers are often not ideally suited to the role.
But your relationship with your boss has a massive impact on your work satisfaction, so how do you "manage up" successfully?
Career coach and author Jess Stuart outlines five different types of boss, and how to get the best out of them.
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