New ZealandWaiheke trips hurt Gold Card budgetFree trips for pensioners on Waiheke Island ferries are under review because they are costing the SuperGold Card scheme too much.09 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandRobot a new-age helping hand for elderlyResidents at an Auckland retirement village are about to meet their newest carer.23 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandDHB accused of resthome 'witch hunt'A major elderly care operator has accused health authorities of a "witch hunt" over the closure of a rest home.17 Nov 09:31 PM
New ZealandRest home shut after audit finds woman tied to bedAn inspection team finds a 103-year-old woman tied to her bed with a sheet, during an audit of a Palmerston North rest home.17 Nov 06:49 AM
Aged careNew KiwiSaver award announcedA new 'people's choice' award for the best KiwiSaver communicators has been announced.08 Nov 03:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorFacing up to an age-old realityIt's easy for Sarah Murdoch to appear untouched on a women's mag, writes Kerry Woodham, she's gorgeous and can afford the best skincare.31 Oct 03:00 PM
WorldZimmer-frame nation: A vision of Britain in 2083The <I>Independent</I>'s Sean O'Grady looks at what the UK's burgeoning population could mean for future generations.21 Oct 11:17 PM
New ZealandBereaved families gain access to KiwiSaver cashHundreds of families with deceased KiwiSaver members can now access the money without having to go through a complicated legal procedure.21 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandArmed robber busted by blood-sucking leechTasmanian police found only one piece of forensic evidence at the crime scene: a leech, engorged with blood.20 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandShame of the elders abandoned by familySome Indian grandparents are being brought to NZ by their families only to be used as babysitters and then 'practically abandoned'.21 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlue Chip verdict could open doorA High Court decision ordering a financial adviser to pay an elderly widow $250,000 could become a "benchmark" for other claims.20 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudy: Baby-boomers risk life of povertyThe number of people aged 65-plus is expected to double in the next 30 to 40 years.23 Aug 06:00 PM
