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Council's housing density plan will bring more people to inner Auckland, architect says
Auckland Council has voted to take the draft changes out for consultation.

Return of the smaller-scale property investor
But owner-occupiers have been more reluctant to move.

Man denied entry to Aussie hotel for Maori facial tattoo
Former professional rugby league player Brian Gardiner was turned away by security at a Wollongong pub because he had a facial tattoo.

Live: All Blacks name team to face Argentina at Rugby Championship
Scott Robertson gives us his side for the All Blacks' second Rugby Championship match.

Labour candidate Peeni Henare stands by gang-patch law repeal claim
Labour's Tamaki Makaurau candidate stands by saying he'd repeal the gang patch law, despite the party's deputy leader insisting he was “mistaken”.

UNRWA chief voices fear malnourished children could die in Gaza City operation

Israeli companies blocked from joining Netherlands defense exhibit

Rockets' six-wicket victory keeps them in the competition
Trent Rockets escaped elimination with a six-wicket win over the Oval Invincibles, despite a mid-innings stutter chasing just 110. Both teams must still win all their remaining games to have the chance of a top three finish.

High expectations as Red Roses start World Cup
The game has changed in the 15 years since England last hosted the Women's Rugby World Cup. Can the Red Roses change the tournament's usual ending?

How Arsenal won the signing of Eze and where he could fit in
An Arsenal fan as a boy, Eze is set to reject rivals Tottenham and join the Gunners. But how did the move happen?

Woman who died while skydiving took her own life, inquest finds
Experienced skydiver Jade Damarell made no attempt to deploy her parachutes, an inquest hears.

Tesco increases cost of meal deal as UK food prices continue to rise
The move by the UK's largest supermarket is the latest example of rising food prices.

McDonald's Japan postpones toy promo after Pokémon complaints
Fast-food giant postpones "One Piece" trading card promotion after Pokémon giveaway led to bulk-buying and cards sold online.

Moananuiakea crew reaches Rarotonga on four-year Pacific Ocean voyage
A Hawaiian navigator-in-training taking part in a 47-month voyage of the Pacific Ocean says it is a heavy responsibility knowing her job is to keep navigation stays both relevant and sacred.

US resident tests positive for plague
Officials believed the resident was infected after being bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.

Green kiwifruit's bowel-moving powers recognised in Europe
Its the first-ever fresh fruit to receive an authorised health claim from the European Commission.

Kiwis in the dark over Instagram, Facebook account suspensions
Auckland dancer Assryia Brady said her Instagram account was suspended in June, after Meta told her she had breached community standards with child exploitation material.

Germany's AfD appeals to top court over 'suspected' far-right tag

Israel warns Gaza City health officials to move south ahead of attack

Israel tells medics and aid groups to prepare for Gaza City evacuation

From Fiame Mata'afa to Fiame Naomi: Samoa's prime ministers since independence
As Samoa prepares for its elections on 29 August, we look back at the nation's prime ministers and the legacies they have left behind.

Wissa 'very disrespectful' and 'no way back' for Isak - Rooney
Wayne Rooney says Yoane Wissa removing all association with Brentford from his Instagram account is "very disrespectful" and players will not want Alexander Isak back at Newcastle.

Israel Begins Ground Offensive in Gaza City
Palestinians flee Gaza City districts as Israel says first stages of offensive have begun

Swimmers urged to avoid 'boisterous' dolphin
The warning comes after the dolphin - known locally as Reggie - was spotted jumping on two swimmers.