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Defying Death: Can ageing ever really be stopped?

As billionaires try for the holy grail, a NZ academic discusses the ethics of anti-ageing.

'Invisible addicts': Baby boomers' booze problem

The rate "older adults" are drinking at "hazardous levels" is on the rise, expert tells.

Editorial: Caring for the carers; it's about time

EDITORIAL: It's about time such vital work by family carers is acknowledged and enabled.

Eye-test stress: Concerns over spec shop hospital referrals

The use of new imaging technology at optometrists is increasing workload on DHBs.

Overtreatment killing patients, top doctor warns

Dr John Bonning says unnecessary testing and treatment have serious risks.

Council flat death shock: Dead for five days and no one knew

Mayor Phil Goff orders report into death of lonely pensioner.

Simon Wallace: Why are aged care nurses so undervalued?

COMMENT: Fact is, aged care is a critical mainstream function of our healthcare system.

Budget 2019: What do Māori want?

Education is at the heart of what the Māori community wants in this year's Budget.

Could having more kids be key to halting ageing process?

The number of children a woman has slows the rate at which she ages, a study has found.

How 'smell training' can enhance lives

If elderly can't identify common odours, it may be an indication dementia lies ahead.

'Digital dementia': Why you need to train your brain

Two Auckland sisters are helping people keep their memory in tip-top condition.

Help for lonely losing funds

Groups say DHB funding move is devastating for socially isolated.

Joe and Elvor start a rising tsunami of support

More friends for elderly folks who just need company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Elder abuse sentence 'shockingly inadequate'

Grey Power want an Aged Care Commission to be urgently set-up.

Meghan Markle effect: Prince Harry's daddy detox

No cigarettes, no high jinks, less booze and a punishing fitness regime.

Is midlife crisis real or just myth?

The idea adults in their middle years face a dark night of the soul is deeply rooted.