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Fijian lawmakers repeal Bainimarama-era surfing law despite opposition criticism
Fiji's lawmakers have repealed a 2010 law that opened all surfing breaks to public access, despite opposition criticism that the replacement legislation is "flawed".

Watch: Zoe Hobbs fades late in stacked 100m field after historic Commonwealth gold
The Kiwi star made a bright start in Silesia before fading late against a world-class field featuring the world and Olympic champions.

Police consider charges after violent North Shore group attack on teen girls
Police said they had identified most of the youths involved in the Takapuna attack, aged betwen 12 and 17.

Luxon has no regrets ruling out ‘party of more tax’ who could be kingmakers
National leader Christopher Luxon says he has no second thoughts about ruling out working with Opportunity, after a third poll placed the nascent party in kingmaker position to decide the next government.

What happens to strength, balance, stamina and reflexes as you age, and what you can do
Some age-related decline is locked in. Strength, balance and fall risk are not - and the evidence shows what works.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking after ruling out bed tax
The PM had said accommodation levy and bank tax changes were on the cards.

Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle
Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time penalty rescues a point at the start of the Andoni Iraola era - but Liverpool need to improv after below-par performance.

Scottish climber completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK
The 38-year-old becomes one of just over 100 people who have stood on all 1,072 summits.

Trump waves green flag kicking off high-speed IndyCar race through Washington
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.

France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.

Man arrested travelling to France after one dead and eight injured in London fire
A 34-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal fire in Hounslow.

'An absolute waste': Police officer remains in ICU after being hit by vehicle
There is a sadness lingering "as we wait for some positive news", a senior police officer says.

Ambulances face spike in time-consuming mental health callouts
Wellington Free Ambulance is seeing a spike in mental health callouts, which are putting frontline staff under increased pressure.

Lakapi Samoa CEO warns World Rugby sanctions could end Manu Samoa
There will be "no more Manu Samoa" if the government does not accept a proposed World Rugby review of Lakapi Samoa (Samoa Rugby Union) and the country is subsequently sanctioned.

Mo'unga to play for All Blacks for first time since 2023 World Cup
The Canterbury first-five, who has recently returned from playing in Japan, has been named to start for the All Blacks against the Lions in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning.

Late penalty for Liverpool denies Newcastle win
Szoboszlai rescues a point for Liverpool, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to deny Newcastle an opening game victory at St James' Park in the Premier League.

Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win
Lando Norris and McLaren beats Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.

DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30
A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

ECB investigating England bowler Brydon Carse for 'nightclub incident'
The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.