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A tale of many New Zealands

Some regions will "fail" economically and perhaps socially unless we help them to adjust, the Salvation Army says.

Peter Bromhead: Whole Lotto luck

Lady Luck has waved her magic wand upon Peter Bromhead, who claims to have won the chance to spin Lotto's lucrative spinning wheel.

Vouchers urged for social services

A major shift to more voucher-type funding of social services, including health and education, is proposed in a new official report.

Elderly abused by families

Elderly people are having their children move back in and are being threatened with a lack of contact with grandchildren if the 'takeover' is challenged.

Scientist's bold claim: I'll live to be 150

A scientist specialising in anti-ageing research has made the bold claim that he will live to be 150, and he takes 100 drugs a day in pursuit of that goal.

Message to elderly: We need to talk, not be scared of each other

I've had to stop sitting next to businessmen on the bus. They always try to fold themselves inwards when I sit down, Verity Johnson writes.

Kiwis more awesome with age - survey

A new index of "wellbeing" has found that New Zealanders get more "awesome" as they get older.

In praise of super old and super wise

I'm a little odd as I have always loved to be around old people, writes Deborah Hill Cone. As a child I found other children terrifying.

Verity Johnson: Why women are so scared of growing old

One fear that hangs over your life as a 20 something, writes Verity Johnson, is that when you hit 30 you've lost it.

Can chocolate beat wrinkles?

It may seem too good to be true, but a guilt-free chocolate that promises to combat wrinkles and sagging skin has been developed by scientists.

Brian Fallow: Key dodges funding issue

Prime Minister John Key's negative reaction when Local Government New Zealand called for debate on the future funding of councils' activities was facile and myopic.

Older people have plenty of sex - why we should talk about it

"It's not teenage sex, but it's very satisfying. We love to experiment. We love to dance. There is a lot of cuddling and snuggling."

Gift makes a happier 100th

Len Darr's 100th birthday celebration unexpectedly healed a lingering regret after his years of volunteer work helping the sick and injured.

DNA holds clues to mortality

Chemical changes in DNA can help us understand people’s “biological age” - a measure of how old their body is that seems to be able to predict when people are going to die.

How to beat the midlife blues

Midlife crisis? What crisis? Suzanne McFadden meets three women in their 40s reinventing their lives.

Peter Bromhead: The cost of holidays

"So, how were your annual holidays?" asked a friend, oblivious to the fact that I appeared to be a pent-up ball of anguish.

Helen Twose: Studying for a seat on the board

The path to the boardroom began in the classroom for Nelson-based finance executive Dave Ashcroft.

Your Business: Laterpreneurs, KiwiBerry Lodge and Orchard

Allan and Robynne Tibble run KiwiBerry Lodge and Orchard near Opotiki in the Bay of Plenty.