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TV star on menopause: 'I was losing my mind'
"I'm saddened to hear from women in abject misery due to menopausal symptoms."

What it's like to go bald as a 40-year-old woman
'I found the first patch as I was getting ready for my birthday party in October 2017.'

Suzanne Paul: 'The truth about my mystery illness'
"I want to be that same person I was before all that stuff happened to me."

Football dementia recognised as 'industrial accident' in landmark UK ruling
Former England captain Dave Watson has paved the way for ex-players to receive benefits.

Hospice nurse reveals what most people say before they die
US hospice nurse reveals what it's really like for her patients at the end of life.

'Not easy': Prince Charles' candid update on the Queen
The 95-year-old monarch has been told to rest as she recovers from a back injury.

New rental rules: Can landlords ask if tenants are vaxxed?
Landlords 'must be able to demonstrate legitimate need to know', says commissioner.

Covid technology leads to no-pee pregnancy test
A new saliva-based pregnancy test could be a game-changer for potential new mums.

'Nasty' find in man's foot after beach swim
Doctor treated a man following a beach dip and found something lurking under his skin.

Zoe Marshall, wife of Kiwi NRL star Benji, struggling after birth of second child
'I thought I could outrun it. But it got me,' the podcaster says in a candid post.

Kiwi scientist traces mystery STI case to Italian hot pool
The potentially scandalous incident was solved by New Zealand and Austrian scientists.

How 'safe' are home births really?
New data out of Australia reveals that home birthing could be safer than you think.

The best books to cuddle up with on rainy days
These addictive novels will see you while away the indoor hours in a very happy way.

Common ingredient found to cause cancer
New research discovers common ingredient can increase the likelihood of cancer.

Repeated head knocks force NRL star to retire at 24
He suffered at least five concussions over the past three NRL seasons.

Who wants to live forever? The race to "cure" ageing
Could we still be living our best lives at the age of 150?

Covid deaths at home: Don't delay calling for medical help, health bosses say
Daughter says her dad died painfully at home after being told his symptoms were normal.

Anti-lockdown protesters heading to Parliament on Tuesday
Police are aware of various protests planned around Auckland and Wellington tomorrow.

TikToker shares horrific scars from laser hair removal
A young woman from the US was left her with "permanent scars for life" all over her legs.

Vax vs anti-vax: Divide tearing families apart
Kiwis are being forced to choose sides in the Covid-19 vaccination debate.

Kyle MacDonald: What to do when someone pops your bubble
Trust is fundamental in relationships.

Spots on woman's Halloween costume reveal sinister trend
A young British woman has spoken out after a horrifying experience in a nightclub.

How Bondi Sands' Blair James built a global beauty empire
The man behind Bondi Sands says it's no longer just a self-tanning brand.

Is this Movember's most triumphant effort yet?
This year Movember isn't just about the mo - it's about the mullet too.

Countdown Bricks: The latest Kiwi supermarket collectable craze
Countdown has again entered the supermarket wars arena, with an eco-friendly twist.

Why men feel worse during a break-up than women
Turns out the assumption that women suffer more during break-ups is an outdated one.

The truth about weight loss surgery in New Zealand
Four Kiwi women reveal the reality of going under the knife to lose weight.

Former All Blacks superstar diagnosed with dementia, aged 41
He was once considered the best tighthead prop and highest-paid player in rugby.

US woman wakes up from car crash coma with Kiwi accent
Summer Diaz has never been to New Zealand - but people often assume she grew up there.