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Controversial ‘run it straight’ NZ final moved to Dubai, contestants' flights paid for

The final was initially scheduled to take place in Auckland this month.

Unequal palliative care access is harming end-of-life choices - report

Fully funded hospices and improved end-of-life education needed, report finds.

US to loosen limits on greenhouse gas emissions by power plants

The move would increase US emissions that contribute to climate change.

NZ teen starves to death alone in emergency accommodation

Vanessa, a 17-year-old with anorexia, died in a motel in January 2023.

New report on euthanasia released three years after introduction of End of Life Choice Act

Maxim Institute’s Maryanne Spurdle speaks about a new report showing inequities in palliative care and weaknesses in safeguards compromise decisions when it comes to euthanasia.

Seven ways to dementia-proof yourself in midlife

Experts say up to 40% of dementia cases can be prevented with lifestyle changes.

'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fight

Misty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.

How brisk walking could transform cancer recovery outcomes

Study shows 90.3% of exercisers survived, compared with 83.2% in a control group.

In 23andMe case, a fight brews over who can sell your genetic code

'Why are you selling their genetic data when you don’t own it?'

The surprising benefits of goats in modern workplace wellness

Goats are increasingly kept in Japan for their spiritual healing effects.

She was meant to be in Europe. Instead, she paid $36k for a cancer drug

'I never expected to get sick in my retirement like this.'

Mothers report worse mental health in US report

The self-reported decline in mental health occurred across all sociodemographic groups.

Hawke’s Bay’s new rescue chopper: Hangar upgrades, equipment could cost over $1m

Hawke’s Bay’s brand new rescue helicopter is set for arrival in September 2026.

Bread is great for your gut health, but only if you choose the right loaf

Telegraph: Why you don't need to stop eating sandwiches.

Dentist criticised after woman's painful dental ordeal revealed

The dentist failed to explain the risks, leading to a prolonged undiagnosed infection.

Over 1200 exhibitions to open at Fieldays 2025

'Fieldays is our home for four days each year. A space for connection and celebration.'

Expert discusses TikTok's viral migraine remedy claims

A TikTok migraine hack featuring Coke and fries may have a sliver of science behind it.

Living forever: Inside the booming anti-ageing industry

The longevity market, including gene therapies, is worth more than $1 trillion.