WorldFBI forces the 'granddad bandit' robber into retirementHe was ageing, bald and a bit pot-bellied, but the man whom the FBI dubbed the 'Granddad Bandit' was, above all, brazen.12 Aug 10:00 PM
Aged careAbuse of trust hitting elderlyFinancial abuse is the second most common form of maltreatment of older people, and the economic downturn may be aggravating the situation.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTwins celebrate century of sisterhood'I like fat. There's no fat on the blessed meat now.' So said Audrey Duthie when asked the secret to living a long life.04 Aug 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Gillian Marie:</i> Rest homes must be more than holding cells for elderlyGillian Marie says we must take action to ensure seniors are not denied their right to quality care.28 Jul 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Geoff Harper:</i> Country's rest home industry leaves a lot to be desiredGeoff Harper asks whether we are warehousing our elderly for profit.26 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionNoelle McCarthy<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i> Quaking ... at the relentless march of time15 Jul 09:30 PM
EntertainmentUK's Baby Boomers get their own TV channelVintage TV, which is due to begin broadcasting in September, is aimed at the over-fifties.30 Jun 03:23 AM
LifestyleWhat's behind Gwyneth's bone diseaseA range of factors lie behind actress Gwyneth Paltrow's bone-wasting condition osteopenia.29 Jun 11:35 PM
New ZealandIncreasing number of NZers going blindAbout 68,000 New Zealanders aged over 40 already have glaucoma and the number is likely to increase as the population ages and people live longer.28 Jun 11:37 PM
New ZealandFamily want to bring long-lost 'Auntie Ethel' homeHomeless woman found on the streets of Honolulu is believed to be the granddaughter of a chief who signed the Treaty of Waitangi.28 Jun 09:48 PM
LifestyleCosmetics ingredient could get under skinKiwi women are applying makeup that contains potentially toxic materials which have been removed from stores overseas.18 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandMystery of vanishing scooter solvedAn elderly man who criticised a mobility scooter theft was surprised to discover he was the one who had taken it.20 May 04:00 PM
