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Death of the family dinner? Kiwi families turning to screens at meal times

Screen time rises during meals.

Rosie Nixon: How I managed my perimenopause symptoms without HRT

Telegraph - OPINION: The editor at large of Hello! magazine shares her personal journey.

The home invasion, the mental health facility on a wealthy road, and a community’s fear

On June 13, 2023, a man escaped from a mental health facility and invaded a home

'I'm proof it can work': Midwifery student encourages others to study health

Eloise Matete said having her own children made her realise she wanted to be a midwife.

Kiwis with rare condition spend up to $200k for surgery overseas. Does it work?

Patients say Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome surgery is life-changing. Experts not so sure.

Prime house site or land for disabled workers? Charity makes hard decision

The prime Whangārei site is to be sold so CCS Disability Action can continue its work.

'Your wife’s a lucky woman': Disturbing allegations mount against former NZ Police doctor

16 former police recruits have now raised concerns about the retired GP’s examinations.

Mpox cases linked to Queentown’s Winter Pride Festival more than double

Health NZ has confirmed six more cases, bringing the total to 11.

How much do teenage boys really need to eat?

Yes, most teenage boys really do need to eat a lot of food.

Light pollution may be linked to Alzheimer's, research suggests

Light pollution is associated with a number of health problems.

New law bans silent prayer near abortion clinics, police to enforce

Silent prayer banned near abortion clinics; new law brings in 150m buffer zone.

Has Kate Middleton gone back to work?

The appearance is considered a 'major step back' to normality for the Princess of Wales.

Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam

The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.

Lighten up: Healthy ways to sweeten your diet this spring

Spring brings an abundance of fresh, juicy fruit that can be the star of any dessert.

‘North Korean’: Health boss wouldn't request gag orders on staff, NDAs under review

Lester Levy faced a grilling at a select committee.

Food, sleep, steps: Is tracking our health healthy?

Keeping track of what we eat and how much we sleep can be exhausting.

'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancer

Every day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.

Sir Brian May's wife gives health update after he suffers stroke

'You have to take things slowly, chill a bit. He’s not that kind of animal!'