Lifestyle10 foods that improve your skinWhile many of us lather our skin with creams and lotions for a youthful complexion, we need to view what we eat as being just as important.14 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Avoiding complacency about corruptionNZ can celebrate being pronounced the least corrupt country in the world. But that doesn't mean we should be complacent, writes Bryce Edwards.13 Feb 04:25 AM
LifestyleGood things improve with age, especially sexFrench psychologist Marie de Hennezel tells Sharon Stephenson good things improve with age - and that includes sex.12 Feb 12:00 AM
Aged careThe new retirement: work until you dropAs our population ages, retirement at 65 is becoming out of reach for most.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The liberal vs left divide over Willie JacksonThere is a deep divide within the Labour Party - and it's no longer the straightforward division between the left and right of the party, writes Bryce Edwards.09 Feb 04:33 AM
New ZealandThe need for age diversity in ParliamentPolitical Roundup: The attempted return of several older politicians to Parliament in 2017 has sparked some debate about the merits of young, middle-aged, or older MPs for democracy. Surely we need them all.08 Feb 04:54 AM
OpinionHow to avoid middle-aged brain fogAfter growing concerned about her ability to recall things and focus, Rachel Kelly embarked on a five-year search to learn how food can help boost mental clarity.07 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleBeing in a relationship with an age gapFalling in love with, and creating a life with, someone much older or younger than you creates unique challenges, writes Emily Winstanley.03 Feb 07:00 PM
Aged carePrintable human skin is hereScientists create a prototype for a 3D bio-printer that is capable of printing functional human skins.24 Jan 08:38 PM
LifestyleWhat happens to your body as you age?A new series looks at the changes and processes that occur in our bodies as we age, the conditions we'll be more susceptible to and how to prevent them.22 Jan 09:30 PM
LifestyleSilent epidemic hitting women in midlifeWeight gain, health problems and violent mood swings - one chronic sufferer reveals the toll of the epidemic no one is talking about.22 Jan 04:30 AM
LifestyleHow to avoid a 'midlife middle'It's never too late to trim your waist - you just have to be smarter, says Maria Lally.20 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleScientists discover breakthrough blood testExperts at Boston University claim to have discovered the game-changing test06 Jan 11:03 PM
LifestyleActress urges us to keep visiting family with dementiaActress Carey Mulligan has urged people to keep close ties with relatives with dementia.28 Dec 10:30 PM
PoliticsGovt finds extra cash to prevent blindnessTop-up a short-term measure, ministry says23 Dec 01:54 AM
Lifestyle'No secret to longevity', says 106-year-old KiwiThere's no other word for Margaret Marwood than 'amazing'. Last week she turned 106 and this week she will celebrate her 107th Christmas. When 23 Dec 12:08 AM
EntertainmentAge just a number for NZ's oldest ballerinaJackie Scannell, 60, may not be as flexible as she once was, but the former farmer can still pirouette with the best of them.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEthnic wards vital for oldiesThere is an urgent need for "culturally appropriate" elder care, and an Indian trust says having ethnic wards at existing rest homes is the way to go.19 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy are employers ignoring over-50s?We are living and being encouraged to work for longer. So why are employers turning their backs on the over-50s asks Paul Little.18 Nov 08:00 PM
WorldTeenage blood rejuvenates old miceIt sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but researchers in the United States have found that injecting young blood into old bodies gives them quite the pep-up.17 Nov 10:04 PM
LifestyleThe everyday diet to defeat dementiaNow there's a radical new recipe for healthy minds - and the good news is, pasta and wine are back on the menu, says Chloe Lambert.09 Nov 01:15 AM
LifestyleKeeping the mind active in the third ageThe University of the Third Age is a worldwide movement dedicated to lifelong learning. U3A is flourishing in the Bay, participants telling Juliet Rowan it not only keeps their minds and bodies active, it is fun and social.08 Nov 07:00 AM
LifestyleLooking back on 50 years of lifeAs we reach - and pass- the age of 50, it is a time to reflect. David Slack says it should not be a time to regret.06 Nov 04:15 AM
EntertainmentGibson worried age gap may be a problemMel Gibson admits the 34-year age gap between himself and his girlfriend "might cause a problem".05 Nov 11:00 PM
LifestyleOldest woman reveals secret to long lifeAt 117, the world's oldest woman credits one food in particular with the secret to her longevity.05 Nov 02:30 AM
LifestyleKeeping the mind active in the "third age"The University of the Third Age is a worldwide movement dedicated to lifelong learning. U3A is flourishing in the Bay, participants telling Juliet Rowan it not only keeps their minds and bodies active, it is fun and social.04 Nov 08:00 PM
Aged careHigh volume of deaths slows ANZ processA delay at ANZ's deceased estates department is costing grieving families thousands as they struggle to pay funeral costs.29 Oct 08:09 PM
LifestyleWhy divorcing late in life affects healthIt may feel like a new lease of life, but those who divorce in their latter years and move into another relationship are seriously risking their health.23 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Elderly don't 'sit in a corner and dribble'Hamiltonian Dorris Ratcliffe is 98 years old but has the lifestyle of a woman much younger. She says keeping busy and volunteering makes her life worthwhile.14 Oct 04:04 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Elderly don’t 'sit in a corner and dribble'Hamiltonian Dorris Ratcliffe is 98 years old but has the lifestyle of a woman much younger. She says keeping busy and volunteering makes her life worthwhile. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch14 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandCountry practices face GP droughtRural New Zealand is facing a GP shortage as the current workforce ages.03 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandDiet: Cutting through the confusionMost of us are confused about diet because we're always trying to pin the blame on one nutrient, says an expert.30 Sep 05:25 PM
LifestyleLack of sex sadder than being widowed for retireesLack of sex is a greater cause of distress to older people than being housebound or living in poor conditions.26 Jul 06:00 AM
