The evidence for routine vitamin and mineral supplements was not strong, according to a study.
Life
Wed, Sep 2
Advocacy group Grey Power wants government policies to address the needs of an increasing number of older New Zealanders struggling to meet the most basic living expenses.
New Zealand
Mon, Aug 31
Explainer
Around 20% of adults procrastinate regularly and may also experience a range of issues and outcomes that research shows are linked to procrastination.
For decades, eight hours was thought to be the magic sleep number for adults.
Sun, Aug 30
Mark Powell worked on computers when they were the size of rooms. Now, at nearly 78, he's a consultant with a penchant for throwing heavy objects.
A post by a cancer specialist has singled out the neck as an area "worth thinking about" because it lies close to the thyroid gland.
Sat, Aug 29
Having a baby on her own was a clear choice for TVNZ reporter Corazon Miller, but not an easy one.
Data shows the plane-related incidents are becoming more common.
Cameras concealed in spectacles can capture photos and video without people nearby knowing and are becoming increasingly accessible from outlets such as Kmart.
Fri, Aug 28
Most employees can refuse to answer calls from work outside their regular work hours, but for many, regular work involves being "on-call".
Thu, Aug 27
Younger generations still aspire to traditional milestones, but are much less confident of achieving them.
Sun, Aug 23
We’ve come a long way from Nokia "bricks" with chunky buttons to sleek smartphones we keep close at all times.
Sat, Aug 22
How good is AI at solving the thousands of small quandaries that we each face every day?
Most of us believe we are more intelligent, more skilful or better drivers than the average person. But we can’t all be right.
Tue, Aug 11
That family member, friend or colleague whose body has changed might not want the response you imagine they do.
Sun, Aug 2
Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder of all, yet the least understood.
Sun, Jul 26
They’re in oceans, soils, wildlife, remote mountaintops and deep-sea trenches and the atmosphere is no exception.
Sun, Jul 19
OPINION: Working in an industry that reduced humans to numbers on a spreadsheet was depressing – but losing that work was alarming.
Sat, Jul 18
Major weight loss might deliver your dream body, but the part of you that used food for comfort will not be instantly 'fixed'. In fact, it's sometimes after you shed the kilos that the real work begins.
Fri, Jul 10
We’ve all made that mistake. A quick trip to the supermarket on an empty stomach ends with a trolley full of fatty, sugary treats.
Tue, Jun 23
"Blood donation has... become a way to connect with others and spend time with people they care about," says Sam Cliffe, chief executive of the NZ Blood Service.
Health
Tue, Jun 9
The prices for most births, deaths, marriages and relationships products and services will increase from 18 June.
Thu, May 21
Understanding the importance of exercise usually doesn’t translate into exercising. Making it a part of your lifestyle requires believing and knowing you can do it.
Thu, May 14
In the latest in our 'Finances after 50' series, we talk to an investor, property coach and author about riding the ups and downs of the property market.
Mon, May 4
Finances after 50 is a new series in which we talk to New Zealanders in the second half of life about their relationship with money.
Sun, Apr 26
