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
New ZealandNew level 3 changes: More freedom for over-70s despite risk; global deaths pass 200,000"We're asking them to be especially careful:" Seniors Minister Tracey Martin.25 Apr 06:22 PM
WorldUp to half of Covid 19 deaths in Europe are in care homesOrganisation describes "unimaginable human tragedy" in care homes for elderly, disabled.24 Apr 12:09 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: More Te Atatu rest home residents moved to hospitalThree ambulances were at the CHT St Margaret's Hospital this morning.17 Apr 11:41 PM
New ZealandMan's death in Wellington Hospital linked to Bluff wedding Covid-19 clusterThere are 86 cases of Covid-19 linked to the wedding reception in Bluff on March 21.12 Apr 03:44 AM
New Zealand11 days to go? The big lockdown question: Cases drop again but death toll risesNew Zealand had its deadliest day, as the number of Covid-19 deaths doubled.11 Apr 06:44 PM
New ZealandNZ's second Covid-19 death: Origin of Chch rest home cluster remains a mysteryThe number of confirmed and probable cases at Rosewood has risen to 28.10 Apr 10:53 PM
New ZealandZoom party for Auckland man's 105th birthdayThe lockdown hasn't stopped Laurence Reynolds celebrating.05 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandNew rest home residents won't be admitted with Covid-19Rest homes will not admit new residents if they have tested positive for Covid-19.04 Apr 02:31 AM
New ZealandWeek one of lockdown: What life's been like for essential workersMost Kiwis are holed up at home so spare a thought for those keeping the country ticking.03 Apr 06:40 AM
New ZealandNZ's coronavirus Plan B could mean 'safe havens' for elderlyThe measures would be needed if NZ fails to contain the pandemic, researchers say.03 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Auckland man, 70, describes month-long wait for online groceriesAuckland man urges measures to be put in place to assist over-70s online food shoppers.26 Mar 02:46 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 'You might save a life' - call to remember elderly when shoppingYoung people reminded to keep the elderly and vulnerable in mind when shopping.23 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandHow do we keep older Kiwis safe during coronavirus pandemic?New Zealanders are being urged to pick up the phone and call their elderly loved ones.18 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleComment: Coronavirus terrifying threat to the elderlyThe elderly are too valuable to lose to the coronavirus, writes Jemima Lewis.13 Mar 07:18 PM
