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Japan executes 'Twitter killer' as death penalty debate continues

Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the 'Twitter killer', murdered nine people in 2017.

How to not get SAD this winter

Telegraph: Ways to boost your wellbeing if the shorter days send your mood spiralling.

Explainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?

Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.

Why is everybody ‘crashing out’?

New York Times: Gen Z embraces a slang term for familiar feelings.

Man sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman's teeth through cheek, inciting suicide

Glen Lang suggested in a message after the assault that the victim kill herself.

'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man

Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.”

MP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in car

Nicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.

Advice: My future sister-in-law just got divorced. How can I disinvite her to my wedding?

New York Times: 'Shortly after my engagement, I asked [her] to be a bridesmaid.'

Magic man: Meet the one psychiatrist approved to prescribe magic mushrooms

Minister David Seymour says no 'reefer madness' over psilocybin because it works.

'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feet

Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.

Nature's role: Studies show green spaces help in reducing loneliness

Spending one to two hours in nature weekly may reduce loneliness significantly.

‘They hoped I would get cancer’ – Tennis star on shocking online abuse she suffers

The abuse extends to her loved ones, with threats to her family.

Detective warns AI used to create fake images of children online

Sextortion and hidden cameras are growing threats, says Detective Beard.

'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats up

About 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.

How to tackle your to-do list if you struggle with executive functioning

NY Times: Conditions like ADHD can make starting and completing tasks feel impossible.

‘I’ve given up asking’: Why so many midlifers are struggling with sexless marriages

Telegraph: "Sex became perfunctory... it seemed like a favour she was bestowing upon me."