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Waikato rescue helicopter takes stock of April

Last month, the helicopter completed 48 missions.

'Pretty emotional': Bay-born sparkie and teacher team up for kids' book

What started as a drive to learn te reo Māori has led to a bilingual journal for kids.

How to reduce your belly fat for long-term health

Belly fat can be more dangerous than you think. Here's how to reduce it effectively.

How to make cheeseburger sliders at home

Next time you get a cheeseburger craving, whip up these sliders.

Lessons in life, death and love: What we can learn from hospice care

Death is a taboo topic, so what's it like when you face it every day as part of your job?

The 19 simple things you can do to reduce stress

An expert reveals her top tips, from writing a journal to taking probiotics.

Can this blood test detect cancer years before diagnosis?

It's hoped the finding could help efforts to stop cancer before it starts.

The day a top newsreader found out he had dementia

Times: 'After the life that I’ve led, it was not surprising in a sense.'

Revealed: Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for your health

'Ultra-processed' foods, such as supermarket-bought bread, may not be as bad as you think.

Advice: Should I push my husband to ask for more of his mother’s estate?

New York Times: One family member wants more than her fair share. What to do?

'Through the roof': Spa-lover spending hits $277m in steamy city - and growing

This is expected to reach $408m by 2028 as global interest grows.

ACC taxi troubles force injured retiree to hobble, hitch-hike to appointment

Mike Fletcher needed his stitches removed, but was left stranded.

This common condition can damage joints long before it’s detected

Experts explain how osteoarthritis affects the body, and why it’s so hard to diagnose.

The Chase star's inspiring revelation since Parkinson's diagnosis

'Parkinson's doesn't have to be the end of somebody's story.'

CTE and head injures: Is it time for age restrictions in rugby?

Head injuries and their sustained effect on sports players have been a hot topic.

Eight expert tips to sleeping better during menopause

Getting sleep stress under control can make menopause considerably less miserable.