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The rise of ‘soft separations’ - and why couples are avoiding divorce

Telegraph: It's mostly about the money, experts say - but there's also an emotional cost.

Is it okay to change your baby in a cafe booth?

Kiwi mum's dilemma: Is a nappy change in public "gross" or "totally normal?"

What gets axed under the National-led Government?

Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.

Should you be showering before sex?

Amid Europe's bedbug infestation, should we freshen up before getting under the covers?

How do my calorie needs change as I age?

New York Times: Your body’s need for fuel shifts as you get older.

Can coffee really help you avoid weight gain?

Some people drink a java before a workout - but does it really affect our weight?

How often should you wash your towels? No, really

Telegraph: Washing in cold water? It's time to get the ironing board out.

'Stretched beyond their limits': How worried should we be about medical mishaps?

When doctors make mistakes, the consequences can be grave.

Six simple ways to improve your gut health and help prevent Parkinson’s

Telegraph: A growing body of research suggests gut and brain health are closely linked.

Healthcare in Bay of Islands closer to home

It's been five years since stage one of the redevelopment opened. Now, stage two is done.

Here’s what we know about the effects of remote work

New York Times: The early research is in - and it paints a mixed picture.

Kiwi breast cancer survivor's plea: 'Cancer doesn't have to mean the end'

Karen Roscoe was diagnosed with breast cancer after her first ever free mammogram.

Fertility v finances: What is the ‘best’ decade to have a baby?

Women have to balance their decision to become a parent on both finances and fertility.

Nurses won historic pay rise, but some still waiting for up to $23k to show up

Payroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.

The secrets to self-confidence, according to cognitive science

Even today, the cognitive mechanisms underlying self-esteem remain mysterious.

Baywatch star reveals heartbreaking diagnosis

The star is opening up about a 16-year health battle that forced him into retirement.