The shift comes amid criticism that the ban discriminated against Maori people with cultural markings.

Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz is recovering after surgery after being shot in the back on Sunday in the Dominican Republic.

Three are given life sentences for the rape and murder of an eight-year-old Muslim girl last year.

Ferrari have appealed against the five-second penalty that cost Sebastian Vettel victory in the Canadian Grand Prix.

Scotland forward Erin Cuthbert says the VAR decision that handed England their opening goal knocked her side off their stride in their opening World Cup defeat.

Canada captain Christine Sinclair says it would "mean a lot" to break the all-time goalscoring record in men's and women's international football at the World Cup this summer.

England's Nikita Parris could develop into one of the world's best strikers, according to head coach Phil Neville.

The guidance warns of the possible risks to gay and bisexual men after some treatments.

Rafael Nadal says winning his 12th French Open is extra special after a turbulent year where he considered taking an extended break because of injury problems.

The F-35A stealth fighter jet hit the Pacific Ocean at a speed of more than 1,100km/h (683mph).

Evidence points to a 1.2-billion-year-old impact structure lying hidden off Scotland's north-west coast.

England and Arsenal footballer Leah Williamson reveals her love for country music, Motown and slow songs before a big game.

Gareth Southgate is right to play possession football but England will need a back-up plan if things go wrong against the top teams, says Chris Waddle.

There is a huge public outcry after a reporter investigating corruption is charged with drug dealing.

Senegalese artist Boubou went viral after painting showbiz stars with dumbbells and boxing gloves.

A record UK audience for women's football watch England's win over Scotland in the World Cup on Sunday, drawing a peak of 6.1m viewers.

GiveVision goggles use magnifiers and augmented reality to improve the vision of the wearer.

Sheldon Cottrell makes an early breakthrough for the West Indies, dismissing South Africa's Hashim Amla at the Cricket World Cup.

Mohan Rangachari rose to fame in southern India for his witty one-liners and special brand of comedy.

Former two-weight world champion Zab Judah is taken to hospital at the age of 41 after defeat by fellow American Cletus Seldin.

"If you don't take this fight you're scared and you will never live it down," Justin Bieber tweeted.