The Prime Minister has rejected a call from the Retirement Commission to lift the retirement age to 67 by 2033.

The Retirement Commissioner says the age of entitlement for New Zealand Superannuation needs to be raised from 65 to 67 to ensure it remains affordable over the long term.

The quest may no longer be for the elixir of immortality but with an ageing population there is increased awareness of what it takes to live long and well, writes Dionne Christian.

Findings suggest walking is the best way of preserving both mental and physical health in old age.

Two studies of human development, one launched in the 1970s and the other from earlier this year, reveal how different society is today.

Aged care experts want a nationwide review of rest home meals after revelations large numbers of elderly people are malnourished.

North Shore Hospital has apologised for leaving an elderly heart patient in the emergency department for five hours between doctor consultations.

Religious extremists have been sending cards to the elderly asking them to pick the date they will die.

A hospital emergency department is being investigated after a doctor filled out a "do not resuscitate" order, allegedly without consent.

No stage of life has a worse reputation than middle age. There might be some very good reasons for that, writes Shane Gilchrist.

The trend for hobbies and habits of yesteryear is back in vogue your inner.