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Decreasing voter turnout, less newspapers, more abuse put off council candidates
A lack of local body candidates could have a negative impact on an already decreasing voter turnout, warns one political commentator.

Temu lists gang insignia products; police say sales not illegal
Products featuring gang patches are sold on Temu, despite a public display ban.

Watch: Explosion rocks Russian oil facility
The strike was one of several Ukraine said it carried out against Russian military infrastructure.

Bend It Like Beckham 'made me feel heard and seen'
Director Gurinder Chadha has hinted at a sequel, while women say the film represented their experience playing football.

Their children can't eat, speak or walk - so forgotten Zika mothers raise them together
We speak to the women infected with the Zika virus in Brazil a decade ago about what life is like with their children now.

Tuwharetoa disappointed as Taupo District Council delays water agreement
The trust board says the decision shows a double standard on consultation.

Man in custody after police operation at Auckland’s Meola Reef Reserve
Police swarmed the park with a dog unit.

'Golden era is now': Campbell lauds Australian swim team
Cate Campbell gives a wrap of night seven at the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore, declaring the current Australian swim team's success a new "golden era".

NRL to review trainer conduct as Penrith face fines and potential ban
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says “I completely understand the frustration of all fans” after a bizarre incident involving a Panthers trainer.

Adult device thrown onto court disrupts WNBA game
An adult device thrown onto the court disrupts play late in the fourth quarter of the Atlanta Dream's game against the Golden State Valkyries.

Higgins suffers elbow issue
Olivia Higgins sends a scare through the Knights' camp after going down with an elbow injury.

Eagles heading towards worst season in decades
The Sunday Footy Show team analyse just how bad West Coast's season has been.

Lobby group wants rules urging importation of low-emission used cars relaxed
A lobby group for secondhand car importers believes rules that encourage low-emission cars from overseas are doing more harm than good.

Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe
The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored.

Tan lines are back in fashion. But can you get the look safely?
Influencers are promoting a different approach to developing tan lines - and it doesn't involve sunbathing.

Ukraine hits oil depot and Russia strikes homes near Black Sea
Ukraine says Russian missiles hit Mykolaiv, while Russia blames a huge oil blaze in Sochi on Ukrainian drones.

Teen charged after pedestrians hit by car on Queen St, Auckland
A 17-year-old was charged after a crash injured two on Queen St today.

Second-gen Warrior scores on debut
Ivani Lauitiiti barges over from close range to score in her Warriors debut.

Sloane calls for change over Silvagni transparency
Rory Sloane discusses the contract future of Jack Silvagni and his handling off the situation.

Tupou’s redemption: From Waratahs woes to Lion tamer
In May, Taniela Tupou told this masthead he wasn’t sure how to play rugby, in the final Test against the Lions in Sydney he reminded everyone of his talent.

NRLW Highlights: Cowboys v Warriors - Round 5
North Queensland Cowboys host the New Zealand Warriors in Round 5 of the 2025 NRLW Premiership at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.

'Game on' as Luai and Galvin collide
Jarome Luai gets the better of former teammate Lachlan Galvin in the early stages of the round 22 clash.