A man in his late 20s was sentenced to a five-year jail term for sexually violating a young girl in Wellington District Court. Before being taken away, his family tearfully said their goodbyes in the courtroom, with one man expressing disbelief and anger. The man had rubbed his hand against the child’s genitals and warned her not to tell anyone, leading to his conviction on four charges of sexual offending between 2010 and 2013.
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The unsettling rise of eating disorders in NZ – is social media to blame?
In New Zealand, the prevalence of eating disorders has risen over the past decade, with social media identified as a significant contributing factor. Individuals like Rose have experienced detrimental effects from platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where exposure to idealized body images and diet culture has exacerbated their struggles with body image and disordered eating. Want More Context? 🔎
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