TikTok’s mental health ‘rabbit hole’? It’s not in your head
She’s not imagining it. TikTok’s algorithm favours mental health content over many other topics, including politics, cats and…
Weight loss drugs in New Zealand: Benefits and risks of GLP-1s explained
All medicines have side effects, says Professor Rhiannon Braund, head of the University of Waikato’s school of pharmacy…
‘Devastating in all ways’: Sand dune ecosystems on Tokerau Beach being destroyed by vehicles
“We’re seeing motorised vehicles destroying our dunes, really. They’re being driven all through our dune ecosystems on our…
Online gambling: Overseas gambling website Leo Vegas told to stop advertising in New Zealand
Jackpot City, licensed in Alderney in the Channel Islands, received a notice in November 2023. 20Bet, licensed in…
Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, mobile transfers: How customers make payments in Oman
Following the launch of guidelines for card tokenisation in 2023, international and local payment applications like Samsung Pay…
Gluten-free movement gains ground in Oman
When British expatriate Melanie discovered that she developed an intolerance to gluten; she remembers feeling “overwhelmed, isolated…
Six artists dive into nature’s depths in new Gisborne exhibition
Torri Stewart has a combination of prints and sculptural pieces. Her sculptural works are inspired by the materials…
How long will your savings last in retirement? – The Prosperity Project
Hartman says the stakes are high for retirees. “People don’t get any practice at doing this – at…
Cancer Medicine Prices Reduced by upto 40%
COLOMBO (News 1st); The list of 350 medicines with maximum prices stipulated was tabled in Parliament today. The…
From 157kg to 70kg: How a Pāpāmoa man turned his health around in under a year
Ben Pamment’s heaviest weight was 157kg. Photo / Supplied The 31-year-old said he suffered a serious knee injury…
17 SMEs, startups participate in Biban
MUSCAT: Riyada participated with 17 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the Biban 2025 forum, organised…
How to begin your e-commerce store in Oman?
Muscat: Oman has made it easier than ever for entrepreneurs to start their e-commerce businesses, with the Ministry…