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British doctor sells sick notes online for holidays, pet care
Authorities are investigating Asif Munaf's practices amid rising sick note concerns.

How drinking habits increase cancer risk for men
Telegraph: Research shows men don't understand the impact alcohol could be having.

'Deeply troubling': Kiwi NRL veteran suffers seizure after 'run it straight' KO in Dubai
An injury prevention expert says damage to the brain caused seizure of the arms and legs.

Private jets polluted more than all flights from Heathrow, study finds
US responsible for 55% of the pollution emitted by private jets globally.

Editorial: 'What's your poison?' Dry July a lone voice in the swill
OPINION: Dry July's low buy-in highlights our aversion to moderation.

'Utterly insane and destructive': Musk's stark criticism of Trump's spending bill
Debate began after a narrow 51-49 Senate vote, with Vice-President JD Vance involved.

'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.

Elisabeth Nicholls not the first dementia patient rest homes have lost this year
Miles Vercoe's wife, Amy Vercoe, also went missing from an Auckland rest home in May.

Kiwi athletes urged to watch what they wear - or risk falling foul of drug testers
Athletes are warned to avoid wearing others' sports gear to prevent contamination.

Elder-Holmes on deadline: $5000 fine due for promoting online gambling
Nine more influencers have also received warning notices and 27 are on a watchlist.

A guide to chia, flax and hemp seeds, aka ‘super seeds’
Cooking with these seeds can make your food more nutritious with very little effort.

TV producer fell asleep on couch and never woke up: Heartbroken fiancée's fight for answers
Inquiry launched after expectant dad dies following shoulder surgery at private hospital.

Man's death after surgery: Private hospital changes policy over prescribing alcohol
The late TV producer's fiancée claims prescription “far out of touch with best practice”.

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

The six Kiwis set to compete in $200k 'run it straight' final
The league said all competitors are screened before its events by an 'athlete manager'.

Eleven Eastern Europeans charged in $17.4 billion US fraud
It is one of the largest such fraud busts in US history, centred on false health claims.

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.

Nestle and Conagra join companies dropping synthetic food dyes
Nestle plans to eliminate 'FD&C colours' in the US by mid-2026.

Top Auckland chef's tiny cut nearly fatal, warns other 'Kiwi blokes' of risks
Doctors told Phil Clark: 'You're about an hour away from losing your thumb or your life.'

Explainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.

'Dangerous spectacle': Trauma clinicians call for moves to stamp out 'run it straight'
Those treating brain injury victims say there is no community benefit to justify the harm.