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Too hot to handle: Hawke’s Bay brewery shuts early as region hits 37C

GodsOwn Brewery in Maraekakaho shut early as the pizza kitchen hit 45C.

Which milk alternative is the healthiest? Expert advice on what to buy and avoid

Oat, almond or soy? Dietitians on which milk alternatives stack up – and which fall short.

New year, same you? Why your January reset might be missing the point

Many Kiwis return from summer break feeling flat, not freshly motivated.

Dolly Parton confirms she will miss 80th birthday bash at Grand Ole Opry

She says health issues mean she must stay close to doctors in Nashville.

IVF breakthrough drug Lyvanta could stop eggs ageing for older women

Human egg tests in UK and US clinics are starting this year.

More than 80,000 impacted by Manage My Health breach in Northland

Health NZ says an estimated 86,000 Northlanders have been affected.

Editorial: Abuse and assaults on workers unacceptable

OPINION: There is no excuse for getting angry at someone who is just doing their job.

'This is what I have wanted most': TVNZ presenter on the joy of her miracle baby

After heartbreak and struggle, Jenny Suo reveals her joy at finally becoming a mum.

Study shows how fast kilos return after ending weight-loss drugs

People on semaglutide or tirzepatide regained 10kg within a year of stopping.

Neil McGregor: Why your best career thinking happens when you stop trying

OPINION: Many top New Zealand roles never appear on job sites or public listings.

Summer injury surge: Holiday hotspot racks up 7700 ACC claims

Hundreds of injuries across the region were linked to swimming and surfing.

Editorial: It’s not too late to rescue your New Year resolutions

OPINION: Small tweaks may beat grand resolutions that often fizzle by week one.

‘I am so determined’: Jesy Nelson vows to fight for newborn screenings

The 34-year-old singer says her twin daughters will never walk or regain neck strength.

'Do not feed it to your baby': Nestle baby formula recalled

The batches are part of a wider international recall by the Swiss food giant.

Youngest dementia patient donates brain after rare disease kills him at 24

An MRI scan showed the Briton's brain had deteriorated to that of a 70-year-old.

The everyday food routines that are damaging your gut health

Whole foods, whole grains and variety are all key to gut health, nutritionist says.