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Ex-league player Paul Whatuira helping rangatahi face mental health issues

'I would love this programme to be able to visit all regions of the country.'

How much protein do you really need as you get older?

Do you really need to take protein supplements as you age?

‘Meno-washing’: Are midlife women being scammed?

Telegraph: Menopause has come out of the shadows. So have the snake oil merchants.

Some psychiatrists have started prescribing Ozempic. Others are worried

New York Times: 'These medications were not studied well or designed for this population.'

Psychiatric assistant indecently assaulted patient in mental health unit

The worker called the patient for four days after his discharge.

Should I be taking supplements?

NY Times: There are thousands on the market, but few situations where they're beneficial.

Fresh or frozen? The biggest nutrition myths, debunked by experts

Do microwaves really 'zap' nutrients? Nutritionists explain.

Why counting calories is still the only way to lose weight

Telegraph: Trends come and go, but the fundamental equation hasn’t changed.

Interactive map: Is your community better or worse off than others across NZ?

What does where we live tell us about our wellbeing? This map gives a first-ever glimpse.

How to talk to your partner about erectile dysfunction

Telegraph: Ignoring ED only increases anxiety and pressure for both partners.

Breakthrough NZ cancer therapy shows promising results for killer disease

A NZ-developed cancer therapy is safer than its overseas counterparts in early trials.

I tried ‘biohacker’ Bryan Johnson’s anti-ageing plan

Times: For 10 weeks, Andrew Boyd went full tech eccentric - minus the blood swapping.

New measles case detected in Taranaki - 13th this year

A person who recently returned from abroad is a confirmed case, after recent outbreaks.

'Improves safety and experience': Refurbished birthing unit opens

Investment brought the 'current birthing facilities in line with relevant standards'.

'Frothing at the mouth': Brooke Shields reveals she was rushed to hospital after seizure

'I thought to myself, this is what death must be like.'

Doctor shares five rules to help you eat healthier

There's no perfect diet - but there are a few basic principles you can follow.

NZ must prepare for Long Covid implications, researcher warns

A study shows Kiwis are going to work while unwell.

How to lose 3kg by Christmas and head into 2024 feeling good

Telegraph: Six weeks, six strategies, and a slimmer bod for the summer holidays.