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Mary Holm: Embracing non-financial investments for a happier retirement
OPINION: Developing hobbies and exercising are part of a fulfilling retirement.
Tauranga couple's 'amazing journey' to parenthood
Anna Keogh and her husband Kyle were told they'd never conceive their own children.
‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.
Cocaine use surges 229% in NZ amid rising illicit drug trend
The NZ Drug Foundation warns that harm reduction efforts are underfunded.
Editorial: Amid bleak news, community generosity shines through
OPINION: People will always try to help others if they can.
Magic man: Meet the one psychiatrist approved to prescribe magic mushrooms
Minister David Seymour says no 'reefer madness' over psilocybin because it works.
Police use drone in search for missing woman in Christchurch
Elisabeth Nicholls vanished from a retirement village in Riccarton two weeks ago.
'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feet
Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.
Melatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxed
The Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.
Nature's role: Studies show green spaces help in reducing loneliness
Spending one to two hours in nature weekly may reduce loneliness significantly.
Detective warns AI used to create fake images of children online
Sextortion and hidden cameras are growing threats, says Detective Beard.
'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats up
About 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.
How Peter Mutabazi turned a childhood of hardship into hope for foster kids
'I know there’s hope because I am the example. I overcame.'
‘Don’t expect explosion’: Stanford on whether visa change could lead to migrant influx
There's no cap on the new visa, with up to 10,000 applications expected per year.
Why Te Arawa's marae relay is becoming a community staple
The event returned after halting in the 1990s due to high traffic costs.
'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier
'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'
New Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird flu
In October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.
New suicide prevention action plan released amid ‘stubbornly high’ rates
About 600 Kiwis die every year from a suspected suicide.
Health NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeries
Almost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.
Why 'Prime Minister' is a must-watch for political enthusiasts
OPINION: Film based on Jacinda Ardern's time as PM is an intimate political documentary.
A farming mother thought her sore leg was a sports injury - it was a potentially terminal cancer
Alicia Brough was fighting fit – now she is fighting for her life.
Pharmac makes funding U-turn over patches for menopause treatment
Patients will be able to use one of two brands of HRT patch, but availability may vary.
'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to hands
Her carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands.
Why disposable vapes will vanish from stores this week
Retailers can’t display vape products in stores or online.
Rising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid Inquiry
Economists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.
6yo believed among two dead in boat capsize off Taranaki
Three people were on board the boat when it got into trouble off the Pātea coast.
Baby’s death at Auckland daycare sparks call for tighter sleep regulations
The baby was checked every 10 minutes but it wasn't enough and he was found unresponsive.