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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.

What is behind the unexpected decline in dementia?

Financial Times: Global data on new cases of dementia offers an unexpected ray of hope.

Why you should chase your coffee with a glass of water

"You’ll feel more alert, it will improve digestion and help prevent constipation."

Ask An Expert: My new husband doesn't invite me to family parties

New York Times: He heads out for all-day family jam sessions; she sits home alone.

Nine foods that are good for your cholesterol – and one of them is cheese

Telegraph: New research suggests that not all saturated fats behave the same.

From zero to 100: How to avoid injuries this summer, according to experts

A Northland physio and personal trainer offer tips on preventing injuries this summer.

Coffee and a sniff: Ten surprising ways to boost your sex drive

Telegraph: Not feeling it? Try these simple lifestyle tips to reboot your libido.

Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition

OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.

Anticipatory grief: What I learnt from the last year of my husband’s life

Telegraph: When a loved one is diagnosed with an incurable disease, grief begins.

My father didn’t want to live if he had dementia. But then he had it

New York Times: Dr Sandeep Jauhar's family faced an agonising choice - and couldn't agree.

Is it ever okay to put your child on a diet?

Here’s how to help your child with their weight while building their self-esteem.