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![Is red wine really good for you?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Is red wine really good for you?
From boosting gut health to preventing heart disease, there are benefits to red wine.
![Dry January is over - here’s how to (healthily) have a drink again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Dry January is over - here’s how to (healthily) have a drink again
You don't need to have gone cold turkey over January to adopt these good drinking habits.
![Why am I always tired after work? Experts say they have the answer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Why am I always tired after work? Experts say they have the answer
Can't get off the couch after work? You're not alone, and there's a legitimate reason why.
![Fears older people being let down by Dunedin Hospital revamp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Fears older people being let down by Dunedin Hospital revamp
The Government confirmed the new Dunedin Hospital will open with 351 beds.
![Letters: The folly of relying on private healthcare; Trumpism in NZ politics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Letters: The folly of relying on private healthcare; Trumpism in NZ politics
OPINION: Once lost, our wonderful public health system can never be recovered.
![Why do people fall for ‘celebrity-endorsed’ scams?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Why do people fall for ‘celebrity-endorsed’ scams?
Whether it's crypto or weight loss gummies, celeb-fronted scams are on the rise.
![Govt invests $67m in Hawke's Bay Hospital upgrades](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Govt invests $67m in Hawke's Bay Hospital upgrades
The radiology department will be upgraded, and a new cancer treatment machine added.
![Five questions to ask yourself if you want to be happier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Five questions to ask yourself if you want to be happier
We all know the saying 'money can't buy happiness' - so what does?
!['Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
A senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.
![The best food combinations to boost your gut health](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The best food combinations to boost your gut health
A nutritionist runs through all the food pairings that benefit your microbiome.
![Doomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Doomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnight
The clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.
!['This is going to kill someone': Midwife's fear after maternity service 'downgrading'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'This is going to kill someone': Midwife's fear after maternity service 'downgrading'
Higher-risk births were sent to a hospital more than an hour away after specialists quit.
![Expert reveals healthiest three-course meal for optimal wellbeing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Expert reveals healthiest three-course meal for optimal wellbeing
A nutritionist has created a balanced meal your gut will thank you for.
![‘Life-saver’: Women praise Kmart’s budget-friendly duplicate of $170 item](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Life-saver’: Women praise Kmart’s budget-friendly duplicate of $170 item
The cheap gadget is quickly becoming a must-have for those dealing with period pain.
![Cancer-fighting fibre essentials: Why your diet needs more than just protein](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cancer-fighting fibre essentials: Why your diet needs more than just protein
Fibre, unlike oh-so-popular protein, is the unsung hero of the modern diet.
![‘I’ve done it, bro': Kiwi man runs twice the length of NZ for men’s mental health](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘I’ve done it, bro': Kiwi man runs twice the length of NZ for men’s mental health
Stefan Ozich ran and hiked from Cape Reinga to Bluff and back in just under four months.
![Full-fat, trim or oat: What milk really is good for you?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Full-fat, trim or oat: What milk really is good for you?
From boosting mood to protecting bones, how does milk stack up against the alternatives?
![People with divorced parents are at greater risk of strokes, study finds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
People with divorced parents are at greater risk of strokes, study finds
Stress hormones in childhood may bring long-lasting health impacts, researchers believe.
![Your diet could be disrupting your sleep - here’s what to eat instead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Your diet could be disrupting your sleep - here’s what to eat instead
Foods rich in fibre and unsaturated fats can lead to fewer cravings for junk food.
![I was drinking 28 litres of fizzy drinks per week – this is why I quit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
I was drinking 28 litres of fizzy drinks per week – this is why I quit
OPINION: She'd drink up to 14 large bottles a week. So what made her break the habit?
![‘Clubbing necessity’: How Gen Z music lovers are making earplugs cool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Clubbing necessity’: How Gen Z music lovers are making earplugs cool
Hearing loss affects one in six Kiwis - and it's expected one in four will suffer by 2050.