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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?

Grandma praised for bikini body reveals workout tips

Grandma mistaken for her daughter reveals how she cuts such a youthful figure.

One of New Zealand's oldest people dies at 108

The 108-year-old took care of herself until the age of 104.

Watch: A boomer's explanation for millennial term 'basic'

A new Herald game show to help you decipher what the heck the kids are talking about.

DHB says sorry for tone of 'housework' service cuts letter to elderly

Frail elderly residents were told that doing basic chores could improve their health.

Best of 2019: Getting cataract surgery depends on postcode: 'It's scary and worrying'

Getting cataract surgery depends on where you live, a Herald investigation has found.

Rest home case: 'You can game system'

The report was called "astonishing" and "deeply flawed".

The secret revealed: How to feel younger

Subjective age affects physical health, life satisfaction and depressive symptoms.

Rest-home shame: Resident breaks wrist in rough handling

New details about complaints made to DHBs show list of failings.

A lack of GPs and growing population putting pressure on public health

A shortage of GPs in Northland is sending patients to already pressured public health

The longevity files: How to live to a ripe old age

So you want to live to a healthy old age. But how?

Rest home horror: Residents 'threatened, left on floor'

Complaints made to DHBs include disturbing claims, including physical abuse.

Is exercise the answer to delaying Alzheimer's?

A study has found that exercise may delay brain deterioration.

Letters: Lunches will feed bad habits

Between the developed and developing worlds we have two different population problems

Star shocks: 'This is what 30 looks like'

A music executive told the singer she was "too old" to be sexy.