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Was Club World Cup trip worth it for Man City?
Manchester City are heading home from the Club World Cup after a shock defeat by Saudi side Al-Hilal, so what now for Pep Guardiola's side?

Al-Hilal 'climb Everest' - but 'worrying signs' for Man City
Saudi Arabia have spent billions in bidding to become a world football force - and in beating Manchester City at the Club World Cup, "climbed Mount Everest without oxygen" according to their manager.

Free clinic opens at Auckland City Mission to tackle dental crisis
Nearly half of Kiwi adults are skipping going to the dentist because they can not afford it.

Fauono Ken Laban: first Pacific candidate for Lower Hutt mayoralty
As the son of Samoan migrants who built their life in Wainuiomata, Fauono is a well-known broadcaster, community leader, and former police officer.

Heavy metal pioneers given freedom of city
All four original members receive the prestigious honour at an event at the city's Council House.

'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russia's stories about occupied city
Russian shattered Mariupol with a months-long siege in 2022. Now, it says it's rebuilding it.

Moving Houses: $172k classroom now a ‘dream’ off-grid beachfront home
Review: It’s back to school for this couple who flee the big city for a sea change on Mahia Peninsula - simple, yet cool.

Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests
Venetians have mixed feelings over the Amazon founder's lavish three-day party in their city.

Plume of smoke across city as ship on fire in dock
Firefighters at the blaze in Albert Dock expect to be dealing with the incident into the night.

Watch: Satirical Jeff Bezos mannequins pop up in Venice ahead of wedding
Unflattering installations depicting Amazon founder and his bride-to-be are attracting attention in the Italian city.

Three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on central Russia
The attack on a factory in the city of Izhevsk was more than 1,000km (620 miles) from the border.

Smart confident 47th start will deliver first city win at Warwick Farm meeting
Seven-year-old Loose Love has won six times, but it still to record a win on a city track.

Saudi Arabian club stuns Manchester City in extra-time at Club World Cup
Marcos Leonardo scored the winning goal in the 112th minute as Al Hilal beat Manchester City 4-3, eliminating the Premier League power from the Club World Cup.

League veteran and councillor Ken Laban to run for Lower Hutt mayor
Sports commentator, league player and coach and Wellington regional councillor Ken Laban says he is running for mayor of Lower Hutt.

Man buys house 200km from his office, loses legal bid to work from home
A developer who bought a house in another city asked his company if he could work from home full time. They said no.

Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more
Crowds have gathered at Pride celebrations around the world, including the Pride Parade NYC.

Why are UK cities often the hottest spots in the country?
Temperatures in city centres can be 10C higher than surrounding areas but why does that happen and can anything be done about it?

How Club World Cup is paying for Man City & Chelsea's summer signings
Manchester City and Chelsea are already quids in from playing in the Fifa Club World Cup - and could end up earning loads more.

Fundraiser to buy lost Turner painting passes £100k
The city council hopes to display The Rising Squall in Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.

Leicester part company with manager Van Nistelrooy
Ruud van Nistelrooy's long-expected departure as Leicester City manager is confirmed more than nine weeks after the Foxes were relegated.