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Aussies pick fresh fruit and veg as top supermarket aisle
The fresh fruit and veg aisle is Australia’s favourite, chosen by 16% of shoppers.

How exactly do weight-loss drugs work – and which ones are best?
Telegraph: From Wegovy to Mounjaro, here’s what you need to know about GLP-1 drugs.

‘Causing incalculable harm’: Why experts say NZ must recognise femicide as a national crisis
A new report highlights systemic issues, urging a shift to prevention over reaction.

Bus and minibus collision in Tanzania kills 38, injures 28
The crash occurred in Sabasaba after a bus tyre punctured.

Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
Alcohol lobbyists gave input on FASD plans, with some submissions fully redacted.

From the UK to Ngātīmoti: How Noel Edmonds spends his time in NZ
The TV host left stardom behind to run an 800-acre estate by the Motueka River.

Beetlegeuse triumphs at Ruakākā, tribute to Schick family tragedy
Beetlegeuse wore 10-year-old Jimmy Schick's favourite cap during the race.

‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floods
Lines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.

'It must be clear': Debate grows over France's new public smoking ban
Violators could face fines ranging from €135 to €700 for breaking the ban.

Melatonin is going to be everywhere. Why aren’t sleep specialists happy about it?
The chances of building up a reliance on melatonin or sleeping pills were high.

Diana Clement: 'Don't give your financial power away to the man in your life' - how women can take charge of their financial futures
OPINION: Māori and Pasifika women face lower pay and reduced wealth access.

'Please don’t go for my face': Dog drags terrified great-grandmother off mobility scooter
'The pain was out of this world. I’d rather give birth.'

Editorial: Healthy Homes vital to protect tenants
OPINION: There is no excuse for ignorance or taking advantage of vulnerable people.

Upper Hutt mourns beloved teacher and community champion
The 52-year-old continued to fundraise even as her health worsened.

How a 'wind phone' in the desert helps people connect with lost loved ones
The concept of wind phones started in Japan in 2010 for healing.

‘Life was awesome’: After terminal diagnosis, a young father announces his own death
New York Times: Tanner Martin documented his cancer journey for thousands online.

Lions 2005: Media mistakes of the 'car crash' tour
Clive Woodward appointed PR guru Alastair Campbell for the 2005 Lions tour.

Global beauty giant boosts NZ operations with new $6m South Auckland distribution centre
L’Oréal’s NZ sales hit $180m in 2024, commanding 26% of the beauty market.

'Denied a fighting chance': Auckland woman's plea to fund life-saving cancer drug
Catherine Cooke petitions Govt to fund Keytruda for early triple negative breast cancer.

7 ways to get a feel-good fix of hormone oxytocin
Feeling a little stressed lately? Here are ways you can stimulate the feel-good hormone.

Minister ditches agency's Māori name, forming new group instead of ‘Māori-only one’
She wants the group to represent more than just Māori.