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Medsafe considers crackdown on import of unregulated peptide medications
New Zealanders are buying potentially high-risk, unregulated peptide medications from overseas websites to treat sexual dysfunction, memory loss and more.

Christchurch man Shane Bell sentenced for years of sexual abuse and exploitation
Shane Bell's victim told the court he wanted the 49-year-old jailed for a long time.

US team battles ‘acute gastroenteritis' at swimming world championships
The United States team at the swimming world championships in Singapore is battling a case of “acute gastroenteritis” that compromised performances on Sunday, the opening day of eight days of competition in the pool.

Why I'm not paying into a pension
Almost half of UK adults do not pay into a private or workplace pension - some of them tell us why.

What makes Lionesses' manager Sarina Wiegman so successful?
Sarina Wiegman will manage England in her fifth major tournament final - so what makes the Dutchwoman so successful?

Greece battles wildfires, evacuating residents near Athens
Residents just 30km away from Athens have fled their homes, as Greece's temperatures are forecast to reach 44C on Sunday.

A Microsoft Office Lifetime License is now half the price of a single year paying for Microsoft 365
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office for life for only $49.99, and it even comes with a set of training courses. Microsoft 365 only seems cheap at first. The lowest amount you can pay is still $99.99 every year. If you want a cheaper alternative, you can now get a Microsoft Office Pro 2021 Lifetime License for only $49.99 (reg. $239.99), and it even comes with free training to get you acclimated to your new software. This version of Microsoft Office comes with Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams (free version) OneNote Publisher Access You can install the full set on one computer, and then they’re yours for life. No hidden fees or subscription costs of any kind. The 2021 version of Microsoft Office has a few years on it, but it still works great. To help you learn the ropes, this bundle comes with the Microsoft Training Bundle, which has courses on the basics of Excel, Word, Access, and a few other Microsoft apps. It even goes into more advanced Excel skills like conditional formatting, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP. If you want to finally get out of your Microsoft 365 subscription, here’s how. Get the Microsoft Office Pro Bundle while it’s still on sale for $49.99. Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + FREE Microsoft Training BundleSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Kiwi Erika Faiweather disqualified from 400m freestyle world title defence
The 21-year-old was scratched after posting a time which would've seen her in the final.

ANZ Premiership: Mainland Tactix break drought, defeat Mystics in grand final
Tactix defeated the Mystics 58-46 at Auckland’s Trusts Arena.

'Thank you for the memories' - England's team behind the team
Members of England's families share their experiences of a rollercoaster Euro 2025 and send their good luck messages to the Lionesses before Sunday's final.

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound activist boat carrying food aid
Pro-Palestinian group Freedom Flotilla Coalition says the vessel was trying to bring food aid to Gaza.

Thailand and Cambodia thank Trump for mediation, but shelling continues
As he golfs in Scotland, the US president talks to the Thai and Cambodian leaders about a ceasefire.

Gaza air drops 'a grotesque distraction', aid agencies warn
Several aid groups say dropping food from the air onto densely populated Gaza is a risk to civilian lives.

‘Don’t tell me!’ Why some people love spoilers - and others run a mile
Why do some of us crave surprise and suspense, while others find comfort in instant resolution? (This article contains spoilers!)