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Orere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigation

Police officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.

‘Privileged and excited’: Pāpāmoa mum’s journey to Ironman success

Nicole Storm cried with pride for 30 minutes after finishing her first Ironman.

‘Red wine’: Taradale’s woman secret to a long life at 100

'I feel like I’m having my second childhood.'

‘Did what he loved to do’: Tributes flow for ‘Mr Marathon’

Dennis Kenny was the race director of the Rotorua Marathon for 34 years until 2003.

I gave up sugar for a month. The results were remarkable

A high-sugar diet is linked to numerous health problems. Here’s how to tame a sweet tooth.

‘Don’t forget’: Kiwi baker’s heartfelt plea for Ukraine support

Harriet Campbell plans another Ukraine trip with the Never Alone project.

Why mau rākau workshops captivated Womad festival attendees

Mau rākau helps youth manage emotions and connect with their cultural identity.

Damian Treanor: How to manage difficult employees effectively

OPINION: Tips for workplace harmony.

From slushies to cereal bars: Five foods doctors think kids should never eat

Many playtime favourites have high quantities of unhealthy ingredients.

Ninety-year-old’s passion for pickleball encourages all ages

Helen Drinkwater started playing pickleball at 84 during a trip to the US.

What’s the healthiest oil? Here’s how they compare

Olive oil has lots of benefits, but other vegetable oils can be good for your health too.

Nadine Higgins: Navigating parental leave - financial tips for new parents

The financial fishhooks in parental leave policy.

Labrador Hogan at work

Hogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MD

When is it time to stop financially supporting your children?

Lynda Moore emphasises discussing finances as living costs rise and NZ's population ages.

Cancer patient who lost lung in botched surgery says health system ‘owes him a new one’

Cancer patient Ian Tollemache had the wrong part of his lung cut out by a surgeon.

Opinion: Why the end of Whānau Ora is a step backwards for New Zealand

Whaea Tariana launched Whānau Ora, shifting focus to collective wellbeing.

‘Absolutely gutted’: Dramatic overhaul of $155m of Whānau Ora contracts includes John Tamihere-led agency

Four new agencies will be chosen and up to 1000 jobs could be affected.

The worst late-night snacks for your health (and what to swap them with)

Late-night snacks often lead to blood sugar spikes, crashes and adrenaline responses.