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Robot a new-age helping hand for elderly
Residents at an Auckland retirement village are about to meet their newest carer.
DHB accused of resthome 'witch hunt'
A major elderly care operator has accused health authorities of a "witch hunt" over the closure of a rest home.
Rest home shut after audit finds woman tied to bed
An inspection team finds a 103-year-old woman tied to her bed with a sheet, during an audit of a Palmerston North rest home.
New KiwiSaver award announced
A new 'people's choice' award for the best KiwiSaver communicators has been announced.
Facing up to an age-old reality
It's easy for Sarah Murdoch to appear untouched on a women's mag, writes Kerry Woodham, she's gorgeous and can afford the best skincare.
Zimmer-frame nation: A vision of Britain in 2083
The Independent's Sean O'Grady looks at what the UK's burgeoning population could mean for future generations.
Bereaved families gain access to KiwiSaver cash
Hundreds of families with deceased KiwiSaver members can now access the money without having to go through a complicated legal procedure.
Armed robber busted by blood-sucking leech
Tasmanian police found only one piece of forensic evidence at the crime scene: a leech, engorged with blood.
Shame of the elders abandoned by family
Some Indian grandparents are being brought to NZ by their families only to be used as babysitters and then 'practically abandoned'.
Blue Chip verdict could open door
A High Court decision ordering a financial adviser to pay an elderly widow $250,000 could become a "benchmark" for other claims.
Study: Baby-boomers risk life of poverty
The number of people aged 65-plus is expected to double in the next 30 to 40 years.