KahuThe Brains Trust: 'I think everyone could see my mum had dementia except me'Episode 4: Rita Marx, 87, suffers from dementia, which is increasing among Māori.07 Mar 07:43 PM
New ZealandGood food, good luck and no cigarettes: Helen Clark's father George, on turning 99George Clark says one of his highlights is having four "wonderful" daughters.05 Mar 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Love yourself, one day that may be all you have': Life lessons from a 100-year-old North Korean in Auckland'Get a meaningful hobby, have pets and read plenty of books.'30 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We thought he was scanning the codes': Grandad's phone full of QR code photosSola Vuna has shared a heartwarming story and a wake-up call about how to use Covid app.28 Jan 01:36 AM
EntertainmentBetty White marking 99th birthday, staying up as late as she wantsWhite's low-key plans include feeding a pair of ducks that regularly visit her home.16 Jan 11:23 PM
LifestyleThe secret to living to well into your 90s (or older)Dr Claudia Kawas is searching for the secrets to living a longer and healthier life.29 Nov 02:58 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Age Concern volunteers rewarded by local travel operatorVolunteers can start friendships that go on for years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Nov 10:33 PM
LifestyleHeartbreak as 89yo mum with dementia forced to have family visits behind fence'Now I am just fighting to get some time with her before she dies.'24 Nov 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careKiwi health tech firm poised to leap-frog competitorsCoveted European certification will help elbow past rivals in $200b global market.11 Nov 04:31 AM
New ZealandCataracts so bad driving isn't possible - but public system says 'No'One in four of those declined surgery had sight so bad they couldn't legally drive.29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care$100m sale of Caughey land will help needy KiwisSale of Remuera rest home frees up Caughey Preston Trust to change direction.23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias: 'The worst thing I have ever heard any politician say out loud'Alfred Ngaro doubles down on abortion attack - then drops a clanger at rest home.12 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldAt 74 and obese, Trump at serious risk from CovidThe US president ticks the boxes for several major risk factors for severe Covid.02 Oct 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careMetlifecare shareholders approve $1.27b takeoverHard questions put to board over controversial takeover offer.02 Oct 04:53 AM
LifestyleGun-toting 78yo grandma detains intruder"I just stood here with the shotgun waiting for the police to come."26 Sep 07:33 PM
WorldJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87Ginsburg was the US Supreme Court's second female justice, and leader of its liberal wing.18 Sep 11:37 PM
LifestyleHow the pandemic has aged us allDo you feel that you appear to have dramatically aged since March? You're not alone.07 Sep 07:37 PM
New ZealandCovid leads to concerns over elder abuse, youth drug takingAbuse and drug-use are two issues raised in a new social care report for Queenstown.03 Sep 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRest home 'premium' charges to be revealedA new deadline to resolve the issue has been set for October 1.30 Aug 07:02 AM
LifestyleHe's 110, she's 104. Meet the world's oldest married coupleThe two retired teachers from Ecuador have received their Guinness certification.28 Aug 07:53 PM
KahuQuick-thinking cousins help kuia after heart attackCousins help kuia after she suffers a heart attack in her garden.16 Aug 07:00 PM
Lifestyle'Never felt so free': Grandfather, 90, comes out as gay, opens up about long-lost loveKenneth Felts is the ultimate proof it is never too late to start living your truth.08 Aug 07:57 PM
LifestyleRest home's 'heartless' Covid call will 'torment' daughterThe phone call and three insulting questions came after her father died from Covid-19.01 Aug 09:48 PM
Royals99-year-old Prince Philip's rare public appearanceThe elderly Duke of Edinburgh retired from public duties in 2017.24 Jul 02:29 AM
LifestyleThe 'troubling' virus attitudes of BoomersOlder people are significantly more at risk, but new study shows they aren't that fussed.03 Jul 07:50 PM
New ZealandWatch: Grandma Dorothy (91) becomes oldest person to bungy off Harbour BridgeAJ Hackett co-founder says feat is testament to the fact age is just a number.03 Jul 04:39 AM
New ZealandDelays allowed Covid to spread in rest homes, review finds"More than half of the people had developed symptoms before the outbreak was notified."11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid testing gaps not rest home's fault: Aged Care AssociationMinistry told health boards to only test those who had symptoms.29 May 03:58 AM
New ZealandInside a deadly Auckland cluster: Did shoddy gear leave staff exposed?Some DHB staff sent into the rest home raised concerns about PPE.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuperGold cardholders to get free health/eye check-upsThe free checks were agreed under the NZ First-Labour Coalition agreement.14 May 05:32 AM
New ZealandAttacked by his daughter: Elder abuse victim speaksElder abuse is a hidden but growing problem in New Zealand. This is Allan's story.03 May 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJudy McGregor: Our woeful treatment of the agedCOMMENT: We continue to fail the most vulnerable, most dependent and the people we love.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLack of contact with elderly a big issue for Kiwis in lockdownKiwis are concerned about the lack of physical contact with their elderly relatives.26 Apr 12:39 AM
New Zealand'Heartless': Quarantine rules prevent woman from seeing dying mumDaughter's biggest fear is mum dies before family's 14-day isolation requirement is over.26 Apr 12:10 AM
