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A single dose of psilocybin coupled with “talk therapy” can significantly reduce depression in people with cancer for up to two years, according to a new study. While the study has limitations, its findings demonstrate the potential of psychedelic therapy in the context of cancer treatment. · Depression and a cancer diagnosis often go hand-in-hand, which can make an already difficult situation worse. Traditional antidepressants need to be taken…

Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says the Government will not sign any Treaty settlement that includes clauses disputing the Crown’s sovereignty. · His remarks came during a Māori Affairs select committee hearing, where he addressed negotiations with East Coast iwi Te Whānau-ā-Apanui and ongoing efforts to settle with Ngāpuhi, the country’s largest iwi. · A draft deed negotiated under the Labour Government included an unprecedented…

Even though house prices may eventually return to their nominal 2021 levels by mid-2029, inflation will have eroded the real value of those dollars. · Forecasts suggest that by the mid-2030s, homes will still be worth about 20% less in real (inflation-adjusted) terms than they were during the COVID boom. · Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan says, “House price inflation is expected to average 3.1 percent a year over the next five…

These cookies are incredible easy to make and bursting with apple. They have a lovely cake-like texture with slightly crisp edges - ideal for dunking into a cup of tea. This recipe is quick and fun, and great to get children involved in cooking. · Ingredients: · - 125g plain flour - 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon - ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda - ¼ tsp salt - 175g porridge oats - 100g unsalted butter, softened - 150g caster sugar - 1 egg - 4-8…

RNZ claimed Hamilton’s 2025 heatwave “shattered” records, but 1930s data showed higher temperatures. · RNZ quietly changed the headline and story without informing other media outlets like TVNZ or The NZ Herald, who had republished it. · The Media Council upheld a complaint, citing exaggeration and lack of disclosure. · Historical data showed 1930s temperatures were higher, but RNZ dismissed them based on a claim contradicted by NIWA’s own…

Dubai is already full of amazing skyscrapers, however a new project by Deyaar Development looks sure to make a big impression on its famous skyline. Soaring to an ambitious height of 445 m (1,459 ft), the tower will contain luxurious residences and even a palace fit for an Arabian prince. · The skyscraper, named Downtown Residences, will be located in the city's burgeoning Business Bay development. It will be anchored by a chunky base, with…

There are quite a few steps to this dish, and lamb biryani may seem like a journey of a recipe, but it’s one you’ll be glad to have embarked on once you taste the end result – it’s just so unbelievably comforting. A rich and tender curry, fluffy grains of rice, crispy onions and fresh herbs combine to make the ultimate rice dish. · Ingredients · 2½ cups basmati rice, soaked in water · 4 dried bay leaves · 8 cardamom pods · 6 cloves · 1…

The Aucklander, a well-connected former model, had left Spirits Bay in the Far North on 3 December to walk the length of the country to promote New Zealand-made goods during the Depression. She had government patronage and support from the Manufacturers’ Federation. · Having trained for six months, she was well prepared. Her walking boots also proved up to the challenge, with periodic resoling. James’ progress was fairly leisurely and she took…

Hastings District Council has pulled a series of social media videos after a legal warning accused it of using public resources to promote one side of a political issue. The videos, featuring Deputy Mayor Tania Kerr and Māori ward councillor Ana Apatu, praised the benefits of Māori wards ahead of an upcoming referendum. · Hobson’s Pledge, a group opposed to race-based representation, alleged the council had crossed a legal line by using its…

It’s one of ancient history’s most swashbuckling tales. · Decades before ruling Ancient Rome, a young Julius Caesar is captured by pirates as he sails the Aegean Sea. Even in captivity, the prisoner remains in charge. The future dictator barks orders at his captors, insists they more than double the ransom placed on his life and vows to kill every last one of them. After his release, Caesar fulfills his pledge and brutally crucifies the…