New data from NSW Health shows there's an increase in hospitalisations because of unregulated peptides, and it's prompted concerns among experts.

Peptides have seen a boost in popularity thanks to social media, with many people turning to them to boost muscle mass and reduce the impact of aging.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says people are reporting liver and kidney damage, as well as allergic reactions. 

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New data from NSW Health shows there's an increase in hospitalisations because of unregulated peptides, and it's prompted concerns among experts.
Peptides have seen a boost in popularity thanks to social media, with many people turning to them to boost muscle mass and reduce the impact of aging.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says people are reporting liver and kidney damage, as well as allergic reactions.&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on NSW raising concerns over rise in unapproved peptide usage

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French President Emmanuel Macron is calling for calm and order and warned the ongoing riots must not escalate.

Police have arrested over 2000 people over the weekend when more than half a million people took to the streets against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says looting, arson and property damage have taken place as a result, and it's caused some 'unpleasant' scenes. 

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French President Emmanuel Macron is calling for calm and order and warned the ongoing riots must not escalate.
Police have arrested over 2000 people over the weekend when more than half a million people took to the streets against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says looting, arson and property damage have taken place as a result, and it's caused some 'unpleasant' scenes.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on French President Emmanuel Macron calling for calm following riots in France

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The US share market took a dive in the weekend, and experts have linked it to recent global conflicts and a declining tech market.

This has resulted in global markets taking a hit as a result - including New Zealand.

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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The US share market took a dive in the weekend, and experts have linked it to recent global conflicts and a declining tech market.
This has resulted in global markets taking a hit as a result - including New Zealand.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the ongoing tensions in Ukraine

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One of Christchurch's best known boutique movie theatres, Academy Gold Cinema, is officially up for sale.

The sale comes after 30 years of family ownership, but the family has recently confirmed that they feel it's time to move on.

Business consultant Charlie Loughnan is one of the family members helping to sell the boutique cinema and he says the industry's been hit hard as a result of Covid.

"It's taken a long time to recover from that and it's a longer road than most businesses, but it's back and it's trading well and it's been going for a good couple of years - and it's now time to pass the baton on." 

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One of Christchurch's best known boutique movie theatres, Academy Gold Cinema, is officially up for sale.
The sale comes after 30 years of family ownership, but the family has recently confirmed that they feel it's time to move on.
Business consultant Charlie Loughnan is one of the family members helping to sell the boutique cinema and he says the industry's been hit hard as a result of Covid.
"It's taken a long time to recover from that and it's a longer road than most businesses, but it's back and it's trading well and it's been going for a good couple of years - and it's now time to pass the baton on."&nbsp;
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Charlie Loughnan: business consultant on the sale of Christchurch boutique cinema Academy Gold

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on NSW raising concerns over rise in unapproved peptide usage

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