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Kiwi behind the scenes of X-Files and Lost dies, aged 78
His dark style won him awards and propelled iconic TV series into the public imagination.

‘Smashed my mana’: Man with ta moko denied entry to Australian hotel
He was denied entry into a local hotel, due to the fact he had ta moko on his face.

UK skydiver deliberately fell to her death
Jade Damarell was a very experienced sky diver and had completed more than 500 jumps.

All Blacks: Simon Parker straight into starting side, Codie Taylor to play 100th test
Scott Robertson has pulled the trigger on his newest, biggest weapon.

KPop Demon Hunters a huge hit for Netflix - what you need to know about it
The Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters is the streamer's most-watched original film.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

‘You don’t buy a TV to eat’: Smiths City downsizes in a new sign of the economic times
Big box retailer Smiths City has announced it is downsizing after its business dropped 40% from two years ago.

Timber industry braces in troubled times
Carter Holt Harvey is planning to shut its Eves Valley sawmill and focusing on Kawerau, with 142 jobs affected.

It's confirmed: one of the biggest UK boybands of the late 90s heading to NZ
Five sold more than 20 million records during their heyday.

Remember Five? They are coming to New Zealand
After 25 years apart, all five members of the British boyband will reunite for a world tour that will take in New Zealand.

Cyclist dies in crash in Auckland
The crash occurred in the suburb of Onehunga yesterday.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Israeli companies blocked from joining Netherlands defense exhibit