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7 midlife personality changes that are warning signs of dementia

Telegraph: Some of these shifts can emerge years before a dementia diagnosis.

Gloria Masters: Let’s hand the shame back to the perpetrators of child sexual abuse and protect kids

OPINION: An anonymous donor is funding safety guides for all 4400 early childhood centres

‘Burned in my memory’: Honour for man who pulled Sophia Crestani out of deadly party pile-up

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has recognised Samson Aruwa for his bravery.

The best brain games to keep your mind sharper for longer

Telegraph: One exercise stood out for its mind-boosting benefits.

On The Up: Three Hawke’s Bay finalists for NZer of the Year awards

'I’m just carrying on a legacy that was made for me.'

Central Coast teen becomes first Australian fatality from tick-induced red meat allergy

Jeremy Webb, 16, suffered breathing trouble after eating beef sausages.

Volunteer firefighters renew calls for ACC mental health cover

A 2025 petition with 36,549 signatures to extend cover was rejected.

Eating 30 plants a week can transform your gut health (and it’s easier than it sounds)

Telegraph: You're probably already eating many more plant foods than you realise.

Child who was allegedly unable to eat was seen 'searching for food off the floor'

A woman is charged with mistreating her child while the child was getting medical care.

'Really big goal': ChildFund CEO's plan to lift Pacific out of poverty

Josie Pagani wants every Pacific child to have access to clean water within 10 years.

New method can find hidden eggs to aid in fertility treatment

New York Times: Scientists made the discovery accidentally when testing the device.

Weight-loss drug boom and pet push drive Ebos revenue surge despite profit dip

Ebos expects capital spending to drop about 30% as new depots are finished.

Nurses detail ‘unexplained incidents’ with child’s feeding and medication lines

The child was allegedly mistreated by its mother while receiving medical care in hospital.

AI offers free 'trusted' health, NZ start-up raises $4.5m from US politician – Tech Insider

Heidi Evidence lets Kiwis seek ad-free, sourced medical advice without logging in.

'I've pulled the finger at an 8-year-old. It happens': What people don't understand about Tourette's

Oliver Dawson lives with Tourette's and says the community 'shouldn't have to hide away'.

'Silly as chooks': 'Lovely' neighbourhood ruined by people 'doing nangs'

They are driving 'smashed on that stuff' and 'dancing and yahooing' in the street.