New ZealandNew Zealanders' life expectancy keeps increasingBe prepared for a long retirement if medical advances continue at their current pace, says health reporter Martin Johnston.28 Dec 03:00 PM
New Zealand90 reasons to skydiveThrill-seeking great-great-grandmother Violet Maskell celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this month by jumping out of a plane.26 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandRest home to close after failing standardsA rest home and hospital for the aged in South Auckland will close next month after it failed to meet standards imposed by health authorities.23 Dec 08:46 PM
New ZealandDHB releases damning audit of rest homeMidCentral District Health Board has released a damning audit report of Palmerston North's Rosa A Lea Rest Home, which it closed last month.22 Dec 08:59 PM
LifestyleIf you look young, you'll live longer - studyAppearance is a useful guide to longevity and can be used to distinguish those who will die young from those likely to live to a great age, researchers say.14 Dec 02:48 AM
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
