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‘Privileged and excited’: Pāpāmoa mum’s journey to Ironman success
Nicole Storm cried with pride for 30 minutes after finishing her first Ironman.

‘Red wine’: Taradale’s woman secret to a long life at 100
'I feel like I’m having my second childhood.'

‘Did what he loved to do’: Tributes flow for ‘Mr Marathon’
Dennis Kenny was the race director of the Rotorua Marathon for 34 years until 2003.

I gave up sugar for a month. The results were remarkable
A high-sugar diet is linked to numerous health problems. Here’s how to tame a sweet tooth.

‘Don’t forget’: Kiwi baker’s heartfelt plea for Ukraine support
Harriet Campbell plans another Ukraine trip with the Never Alone project.

Why mau rākau workshops captivated Womad festival attendees
Mau rākau helps youth manage emotions and connect with their cultural identity.

Damian Treanor: How to manage difficult employees effectively
OPINION: Tips for workplace harmony.

From slushies to cereal bars: Five foods doctors think kids should never eat
Many playtime favourites have high quantities of unhealthy ingredients.

Rare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mystery
George Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.

How Māori economy grew to $126b, redefining NZ’s economic landscape
Māori workers now hold more high-skilled jobs, rising to 46% in 2023.

Three veteran suicides in three weeks but no way to track how common it is
A veteran group plan to crowd-source suicide data to build database the Government didn't.

‘A tragedy’: Guru fined after Kiwi woman dies at magic mushroom retreat
Diane Mathews was fined $3000 for supplying magic mushrooms at a retreat.

‘No imminent danger’: Pope Francis’ condition stabilises
Pope Francis is 88 and has been hospitalised since February 14 with pneumonia.

Etiquette 101: What kind of touching is appropriate at work?
Aucklanders have varied views on appropriate workplace touching.

Ninety-year-old’s passion for pickleball encourages all ages
Helen Drinkwater started playing pickleball at 84 during a trip to the US.

What’s the healthiest oil? Here’s how they compare
Olive oil has lots of benefits, but other vegetable oils can be good for your health too.

Nadine Higgins: Navigating parental leave - financial tips for new parents
The financial fishhooks in parental leave policy.

Labrador Hogan at work
Hogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MD

When is it time to stop financially supporting your children?
Lynda Moore emphasises discussing finances as living costs rise and NZ's population ages.

Cancer patient who lost lung in botched surgery says health system ‘owes him a new one’
Cancer patient Ian Tollemache had the wrong part of his lung cut out by a surgeon.

Opinion: Why the end of Whānau Ora is a step backwards for New Zealand
Whaea Tariana launched Whānau Ora, shifting focus to collective wellbeing.