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Meta hooked children and misled public: Prosecutors
Meta faces a US trial over claims it made Instagram and Facebook addictive.
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'He kept howling': Polkinghorne's sister testifies as coronial inquest ends
Ruth Hughes was never called to testify at her brother's murder trial.
Coroner releases details of Hayden Panettiere's autopsy
An autopsy found no trauma contributing to Hayden Panettiere's death.
Leaked 911 audio suggests Hayden Panettiere died from suspected overdose
Paramedics rushed to the apartment and tried to resuscitate the TV star.
Woman told no public eating disorder care was available in Northland
A Northland woman says she was denied public eating disorder care locally.
'Here is the door ... it's now open for you to get out': Relationship counsellor bullied clients
The HDC received four complaints about the man's disrespectful, unprofessional conduct.
‘Don’t be gone. Please’: Tributes flow after Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Her family described her as 'a force of nature'.
I treat brain fog. Here are 6 surprising causes many people overlook
Washington Post: How do I know if I have it, and is there a treatment?
Kiwi doctor shares 15-year anorexia battle, launches peer support charity
Dr Meg Vardy is turning her battle into a lifeline for other sufferers.
Young Kiwis on how they use AI: Research, entertainment and harassment
A New Zealand-first study asked more than 1200 young people about AI.
'It’s torture': Kiwi mum lives with disorder causing constant state of sexual arousal
Christchurch mum's condition is so rare, many medical professionals haven't heard of it.
Perez Hilton faces 'long road' to recovery after self-harm livestream
The blogger has consented to his mother taking temporary custody of his three children.
Watch: 'You killed your wife,' Polkinghorne told at coronial inquest
The acquitted murder defendant acknowledged he has told many lies since his wife's death.
'It explains so much': Robbie Williams reveals latest diagnosis
The singer says he uses creativity to manage anxiety and intrusive thoughts.
Directors say Kourtney Kardashian changed Travis Barker's life
A new documentary explores Barker’s life, career and lasting trauma.
Woman says 'stresses' led to 'extraordinarily brutal' knife attack on toddler
Alka Dahiya has been sent to prison for the attempted murder of the boy.
'Angelina is not surprised': Source claims Jolie warned Pitt could drink again
Pitt admitted he had 'got back off the wagon' after seven years sober.
5 breathing exercises that actually help you feel calmer
Washington Post: How to slow down and relax your body when you're feeling on edge.
'This s*** ain't easy': Brad Pitt says he is no longer sober after seven years
The actor said he 'didn’t see a way out' after his 2016 split from Jolie.
'My son would still be here': Prison failed to act after an earlier death
Coroner Amelia Steel said known risk areas remain at Invercargill Prison.
Advice: He told ChatGPT he’s not proposing because of my weight gain
Washington Post: Their sex life nosedived. She snooped and found a devastating answer.
'Exploited his trust': Psychologist suspended for inappropriate relationship with client
A tribunal heard the woman sent her client sexualised messages.
The 7 decluttering myths keeping you from cleaning up
New York Times: Experts say declutter first, before buying baskets or drawer dividers.
'My condition became terrifying': Woman goes 102 hours without sleep
The 26yo claims doctors focused on her mental health despite high-dose supplement concern.
'Endless human pain': Burned-out lawyers turning to drink amid work stress
A large-scale survey shows many lawyers are thinking of quitting the profession.
'An absolute wreck': E-scooter crash left Christchurch musician with brain injury
Bryony Matthews spent four days in an induced coma after the crash.
Meta ordered to pay $966m over harm to children
Meta was ordered to pay $966m over five years, mostly for mental health.
Chelsea v Auckland FC: England star on her 'real' persona and banishing injury woes
She avoids social media, partly to protect herself from racist abuse.
Working from home left me feeling lonely and purposeless
Telegraph opinion: 'I’ve gone from working from home to living at work.'