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More women are using steroids – and many don’t know the risks

8 December 2025

The boom in women’s strength training has also led to an increase in steroid use. There are ways to turn this trend around, though.

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Black Caps coach Rob Walter has no qualms about injecting a test rookie into the fray in the second test against the West Indies, starting in Wellington on Wednesday
	8 Dec: Black Caps coach Rob Walter has no qualms about injecting a test rookie into the fray in the second test against the West Indies, starting in Wellington on Wednesday... more

Wellington's 24-7 Police Maritime Unit could officially be a thing of the past
	8 Dec: Wellington's 24-7 Police Maritime Unit could officially be a thing of the past... more

Children from a Christchurch daycare where some were burnt by chemicals accidentally put on a waterslide - are back at the centre today
	8 Dec: Children from a Christchurch daycare where some were burnt by chemicals accidentally put on a waterslide - are back at the centre today... more

Otago Police say a man accused of lighting a Mosgiel shed fire was found with multiple unlicensed firearms and 150 rounds of ammunition
	8 Dec: Otago Police say a man accused of lighting a Mosgiel shed fire was found with multiple unlicensed firearms and 150 rounds of ammunition... more

The father of Tauranga teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has paid tribute to the long-term record-holder his son has consigned to history
	8 Dec: The father of Tauranga teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has paid tribute to the long-term record-holder his son has consigned to history... more

An early Christmas present for West Coast Department of Conservation rangers
	8 Dec: An early Christmas present for West Coast Department of Conservation rangers... more

A brief history of mulled wine – from health tonic to festive treat
	8 Dec: This spiced wine has been drunk in Britain since the Romans introduced it.... more

A 20-year-old man's been arrested over a shooting - early on Saturday in South Auckland's Papakura
	8 Dec: A 20-year-old man's been arrested over a shooting - early on Saturday in South Auckland's Papakura... more

2025’s words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment
	8 Dec: From AI slop to rage bait, to the cryptic ‘6-7,’ this year’s slate captures a growing sense that online life is flooded with fakery, frustration and meaninglessness.... more

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Entertainment:
Ed Sheeran spoke to Taylor Swift for "four hours" after he learnt of her engagement to Travis Kelce through social media 16:50

Accident and Emergency:
Crews are tackling a 110 hectare fire near Tongariro National Park - exactly a month since another damaging blaze 16:47

Entertainment:
Meghan Trainor quit drinking coffee "cold turkey" after a psychic told her husband "she's crashing out" 16:20

Accident and Emergency:
It's been a busy week for lifeguards - with 61 rescues around the country since December 1 16:17

National:
More women are using steroids – and many don’t know the risks 16:07

Cricket:
Black Caps coach Rob Walter has no qualms about injecting a test rookie into the fray in the second test against the West Indies, starting in Wellington on Wednesday 15:57

Entertainment:
Hilary Duff claims Jennifer Coolidge was "mean" and "scary" to her on the set of A Cinderella Story 15:50

Living & Travel:
Wellington's 24-7 Police Maritime Unit could officially be a thing of the past 15:27

Entertainment:
Sir Tom Stoppard has died at the age of 88 15:20

Entertainment:
Elizabeth Olsen "romanticised" about being an old lady living in a "beautiful British seaside town" when she was a teenager 14:50

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