My donor and me: What it was like meeting my sperm donor after years of wondering

A chemical spill has resulted in the closure of the Pōkeno on-ramp heading north following a two-vehicle crash involving a truck around 5.15 pm. While police report no injuries, motorists are advised to expect delays until the road is cleared. Want More Context? 🔎

Finance Minister Nicola Willis recently lifted her self-imposed conflict of interest regarding Genesis Energy, after her personal interest ended on June 27. She has since resumed her responsibilities in decisions concerning the company, coinciding with her announcement of government actions to support energy firms, including writing to Genesis, Meridian, and Mercury. Want More Context? 🔎

The 2027 Rugby World Cup will introduce a new format featuring 24 teams, divided into six pools of four, allowing the top two teams and four best third-place teams to advance to the Round of 16. As the tournament approaches, predictions suggest the All Blacks may face the Springboks in a rematch to reach the semifinals. Want More Context? 🔎

Sky TV has altered its integration of a sports-betting segment hosted by Israel Dagg into live rugby coverage following a complaint about viewers potentially misidentifying it as a paid advertisement for the TAB. New Zealand's advertising watchdog indicated it would have upheld part of the complaint had Sky not implemented these changes. Want More Context? 🔎

Two people were killed and four injured in a terrorist attack outside a Manchester synagogue during the Yom Kippur holiday, with police shooting the suspect dead and arresting two others. The victims were confirmed to be Jewish, and the incident occurred shortly before the second anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on Israel, heightening tensions in the UK. Want More Context? 🔎

With the availability of weight loss medications like Wegovy and Saxenda in New Zealand, interest in GLP-1s has surged, but experts caution that without personalized support, users, particularly women, may face nutrient deficiencies. Research indicates that around 10% of individuals on GLP-1s experience nutritional deficiencies within six months, increasing to 20% after a year, along with potential muscle loss and reduced bone density. Want More Context? 🔎