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Bomb scare linked to South Island cult, new podcast reveals

8 Jul 2025

A member of a wellness cult was responsible for a 2005 bomb threat that led to the evacuation of central Tauranga.

The Lodge: Tauranga bomb scare linked to South Island cult, RNZ podcast reveals
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    Experts warn of wellness industry dangers in RNZ podcast The Lodge

    28 Jun 2025

    The global wellness industry, valued at approximately $5 trillion, harbours a dangerous underbelly, according to a new RNZ podcast.

    Wellness industry's dark side: Experts warn of dangers in RNZ podcast The Lodge

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