Latest from Lifestyle / Wellbeing

Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside
Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.

Frank: Stories from the South – A Museum in a House
Bruce Mahalski: Animal skulls, flesh-eating beetles and good, honest pessimism.

Most people aren’t following this important dietary advice. Are you?
Here’s what to know about seafood, including the healthiest types - and the ones to avoid.

Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman; Buyers sought to co-own slice of $30m Queenstown hotel
Plus, meet the former St Kent's student fulfilling her Ivy League dreams.

How gut-friendly diets can boost your mental and physical health
Telegraph: Gut health is closely tied to brain function, mood and memory.

‘We swapped the UK for New Zealand and feel better off already’
Robert and Sabrina Eaton could earn more in Australia, but prefer Kiwi culture.

Divorce lawyer describes common trends that lead to Kiwi couples splitting
Barrister Sharon Chandra discusses what she observes NZ couples doing repeatedly.

Nobody saw our divorce coming – not even me
Telegraph: "We were the family that others admired ... the truth was more complicated."

'Another blow': Shrinkflation creeps into shoppers' baskets
Northland shoppers say the practice is spreading, but they have sympathy for businesses.

Kiwi sexologist Morgan Penn shares dating advice ... and disasters
The Sex.Life podcast host is on a ‘quest for love’.

Society Insider: Batley Burton accidentally hit by husband's car, Spencer family's winery; new rich-list couple
Plus, Sally Ridge's latest reno project.

Ask an expert: I’ve never felt worthy of love or attention - how can I start?
How to navigate self-worth amid cultural expectations.

Fake my run is exactly what it sounds like
New York Times: “Believe nothing, not even people’s runs.”

Vaping has created a toxic monster: What it does to your body and how to quit
Telegraph: Around 18% of 11- to 17-year-olds have tried vaping in the UK.

Rutene Spooner's new show pays homage to his musical roots
The show aims to connect with kaumātua, celebrating classic jazz and crooning.

The professor who’s found a cure for couples who don’t have sex
Desire often wanes in long-term relationships, but there's ways to keep the spark alive.

Auckland teen wears mum’s ball dress to school ball 27 years later
Auckland teen Kamiya David-Poimafisi, 16, hopes to pass on her ball dress one day.

Jacinda Ardern’s memoir and the untold stories from her time as Prime Minister
A Different Kind of Power tells the personal challenges behind her public, political face.

Eclipse founder Debbs Murray: How coercive control shattered my world
Her memoir One Soul, One Survivor shares her experiences with abuse.

Reducing visual clutter: Experts share key tips for a tidier home
Visual clutter can disrupt your living room and your brain.

Seven lessons I’ve learned after 20 years of a destructive battle with food
Kiwi nutritionist Claire Turnbull shares lessons on healthier eating.