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The false belief that's driving doctors to burn out

Happiness Editor Matt Heath talks with Occupational Physician Dr David Beaumont.

Future Trend: The rise of 'Dirty Wellness' experiences

Why wellness tourism is about to get muddy (and why it is a good thing).

The way of onsen: 5 ways to travel mindfully in Japan

Mindfulness is part of everyday life when you go to Japan.

How money worries are affecting your work productivity

And as living costs continue to rise, financial woes aren't easing anytime soon.

Rock and a hard place: Project sparks mental health, conservation debate

Painted stones - Kim's Rocks - have been appearing around the hills of the South Island.

How to talk to kids and teens about their weight

Experts weigh in on how to have a healthy conversation about weight these holidays.

An energising sun salutation with Samantha


Samantha Veitch takes you through an invigorating yoga sequence. Video / Studio Red Wellness

Luxury Wellness: World's best retreats to visit in 2022

Try one of these incredible spots guaranteed to transform mind, body and spirit.

Covid-19: An unexpected reaction to the Pfizer vaccine

A shot at life beyond limbo? Inside the vaccination room with an emotional Group 3'er.

Where 'wellbeing meets adventure': a luxury West Coast retreat

A man's perspective of a luxury wellness retreat in Franz Josef.

'Absolute limit': How humans could live to be 150

Scientists set maximum lifespan after finding 'resilience' of body eventually wears down.

Loneliness rising among new migrants in NZ

There's a jump in new migrants feeling lonely most or all of the time.

You know you're soaking in it: NZ's best outdoor baths

There's something decadent and daring about an outdoor bath. Here's some of NZ's best.

Peter Davis: Health equity needed for all

Opinion: Māori are not the only sector of our communities falling between the gaps.

John Tamihere: We already have a separatist health-care system

OPINION: Māori are consistently separated for second-class treatment.

Diana Clement: Eating more healthily can save you money

OPINION: Pack your meals with veg and eat less meat.