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Quick-thinking cousins help kuia after heart attack
Cousins help kuia after she suffers a heart attack in her garden.
'Never felt so free': Grandfather, 90, comes out as gay, opens up about long-lost love
Kenneth Felts is the ultimate proof it is never too late to start living your truth.
Rest home's 'heartless' Covid call will 'torment' daughter
The phone call and three insulting questions came after her father died from Covid-19.
99-year-old Prince Philip's rare public appearance
The elderly Duke of Edinburgh retired from public duties in 2017.
The 'troubling' virus attitudes of Boomers
Older people are significantly more at risk, but new study shows they aren't that fussed.
Watch: Grandma Dorothy (91) becomes oldest person to bungy off Harbour Bridge
AJ Hackett co-founder says feat is testament to the fact age is just a number.
Delays allowed Covid to spread in rest homes, review finds
"More than half of the people had developed symptoms before the outbreak was notified."
Covid testing gaps not rest home's fault: Aged Care Association
Ministry told health boards to only test those who had symptoms.
Inside a deadly Auckland cluster: Did shoddy gear leave staff exposed?
Some DHB staff sent into the rest home raised concerns about PPE.
SuperGold cardholders to get free health/eye check-ups
The free checks were agreed under the NZ First-Labour Coalition agreement.
Attacked by his daughter: Elder abuse victim speaks
Elder abuse is a hidden but growing problem in New Zealand. This is Allan's story.
Judy McGregor: Our woeful treatment of the aged
COMMENT: We continue to fail the most vulnerable, most dependent and the people we love.
Lack of contact with elderly a big issue for Kiwis in lockdown
Kiwis are concerned about the lack of physical contact with their elderly relatives.
'Heartless': Quarantine rules prevent woman from seeing dying mum
Daughter's biggest fear is mum dies before family's 14-day isolation requirement is over.
New level 3 changes: More freedom for over-70s despite risk; global deaths pass 200,000
"We're asking them to be especially careful:" Seniors Minister Tracey Martin.
Up to half of Covid 19 deaths in Europe are in care homes
Organisation describes "unimaginable human tragedy" in care homes for elderly, disabled.
Coronavirus: More Te Atatu rest home residents moved to hospital
Three ambulances were at the CHT St Margaret's Hospital this morning.
Man's death in Wellington Hospital linked to Bluff wedding Covid-19 cluster
There are 86 cases of Covid-19 linked to the wedding reception in Bluff on March 21.
11 days to go? The big lockdown question: Cases drop again but death toll rises
New Zealand had its deadliest day, as the number of Covid-19 deaths doubled.
NZ's second Covid-19 death: Origin of Chch rest home cluster remains a mystery
The number of confirmed and probable cases at Rosewood has risen to 28.
Zoom party for Auckland man's 105th birthday
The lockdown hasn't stopped Laurence Reynolds celebrating.
New rest home residents won't be admitted with Covid-19
Rest homes will not admit new residents if they have tested positive for Covid-19.
Week one of lockdown: What life's been like for essential workers
Most Kiwis are holed up at home so spare a thought for those keeping the country ticking.
NZ's coronavirus Plan B could mean 'safe havens' for elderly
The measures would be needed if NZ fails to contain the pandemic, researchers say.
Coronavirus: Auckland man, 70, describes month-long wait for online groceries
Auckland man urges measures to be put in place to assist over-70s online food shoppers.
Coronavirus: 'You might save a life' - call to remember elderly when shopping
Young people reminded to keep the elderly and vulnerable in mind when shopping.
How do we keep older Kiwis safe during coronavirus pandemic?
New Zealanders are being urged to pick up the phone and call their elderly loved ones.
Comment: Coronavirus terrifying threat to the elderly
The elderly are too valuable to lose to the coronavirus, writes Jemima Lewis.
Elderly hit hardest as cheques phased out
Elderly impacted by move towards a chequeless society.
Niece granted permanent suppression after dementia patient abuse
Her long-standing mental health issues had played a "significant role" in the offending.
Cardiology crisis: DHB told heart patients 'consider private'
A leaked memo outlined year-long wait times. The DHB told patients: consider private.
Old and left in the cold: The troubling disconnect with our elderly
COMMENT: It's essential our extra years are spent in health and enjoyment.
The secret to the fountain of youth: How to live to 150
What if ageing wasn't a natural part of life but disease that could be treated?