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What happens to your brain when you retire?

NY Times: Early retirees may experience less decline, especially with less demanding jobs.

Ikea’s secret Kiwi menu and why NZ beef won’t make meatballs

Their meatballs might be infamous, but is a secret menu item set to outshine them?

Hot water issues causes another weeks-long closure of Mōrere Hot Springs

The natural saltwater hot springs had only reopened three months earlier after two years.

Toxic algae bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoehu

People should avoid contact with the water to prevent illness.

‘I knew there was more to life’: Save Our Babies founder on escaping 25 years of abuse

Kahira-Rata Olley is using her story to empower and heal others in a similar situation.

Flag football set to grow in Bay of Plenty schools

The event on April 2 aims to grow interest in flag football among students.

‘Raise as much as possible’: Movie night fundraiser for mum’s cancer battle

Fairhaven School hosts a movie night to support Sarena Crane's cancer treatment.

Opinion: We need action to support 300,000 Kiwis living with a rare disorder

OPINION: Rare disorders continue to be neglected and those affected face barriers to care.

Cecilia Robinson: Why NZ’s health system needs a digital transformation now

OPINION: Sweden’s integrated system allows real-time data access across providers.

Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth

Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.

Letters: History repeats on Auckland stadium debate

OPINION: 'It is the people of NZ who are attending this future 'national stadium'.'

Brain injury breakthrough: NZ scientists discover telltale marker after concussion

NZ discovery may potentially give doctors a clearer steer on when to stand down players.

Rotorua water to be fluoridated by Friday

The council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.

Simeon Brown Announces New South Auckland Hospital

Health Minister Simeon Brown confirms plans for a new hospital in South Auckland to ease pressure on Middlemore.

‘Sloppy’: Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile case

Sue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.

Data revolution: How connected cars are reshaping Auckland’s roads

With connected vehicle data, traffic can be measured at all times of the day and year.

From brain fog to low libido, a menopause doctor answers common questions

Hormonal changes during menopause can cause symptoms like hot flushes and anxiety.

Too much of a good thing? The growing protein obsession

People are increasingly consuming protein in the belief it helps them stay healthy.