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I’m a brain health expert - here’s why shingles vaccines may fight dementia
The findings could have implications for managing the growing burden of dementia.

'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisis
Police Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.

'A game-changer': New mental health facility opens in Whangārei
Manaia House in Whangārei cost $21.6m and has 75 consultation rooms.

‘His heart belonged to Rotorua’: Paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau remembered
Doctor was leading advocate for investing in children's health and a dedicated family man.

Cricket bats and satellite phone tech - why NZ will best survive a zombie apocalypse
A US research society has awarded NZ a 'zombie resilience' endorsement.

'Felt very honoured': EIT valedictorian's journey from chef to nurse
Kayla Hughes is graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing and as one of two valedictorians.

'Unjustified': Seymour's warning to students ahead of climate strike march
School Strike 4 Climate is set to march on Parliament demanding change.

'Shell-shocked': Woman's month-long wait for surgery after missed miscarriage
'I could see how the system was held together with duct tape.'

Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life
A head start in race against blood cancer.

Prabani Wood: Failing to get frontline healthcare right has a huge cost
Every dollar invested in primary care saves around $13 on post-primary healthcare.

Abuse survivor: Why 'By Māori For Māori' isn't always the answer
Eugene Ryder on why the right person for the job doesn't always share your whakapapa.

‘A few sleepless days’: Kiwi sailor’s tales of loss and adventure alone at sea
No one can hear you scream from the middle of the ocean.

Pink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZ
All you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.

Cryptosporidiosis outbreak: Second swimming pool drained after ill person attends lesson
A symptomatic person attended a swimming lesson last weekend.

Your weed habit may be messing with your sperm
New York Times: A growing body of research shows that cannabis use damages male fertility.

Why are we obsessed with wellness travel, and does it work?
A deep dive into the trillion-dollar wellness tourism industry.

Microagression, tech bros, fewer promotions – women in tech still see many issues: survey
PLUS: Has the DEI backlash hit New Zealand?

On The Up: He sold pine cones at 7 - now entrepreneur eyes $1b turnover
Sam Bridgewater co-founded The Pure Food Co.

Why Brian Tamaki won’t face charges over Te Atatū library incident
Police found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.

How to keep your kids safe online
Kids are growing up online, deeply immersed in social media and video games.

On The Up: ‘I enjoy being alive’ – Sir Peter Leitch on making most of life after health scares
'I’m lucky I’ve got verbal diarrhoea … I never get lonely!'