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‘Final act of violence’: Kiwi mum killed by partner in suspected murder-suicide

Maxine was found dead inside her Tūrangi home last August.

'No special treatment': Health officials defend alcohol industry meetings

Alcohol lobbyists urged against raising taxes or cutting sponsorship.

Editorial: Children of sperm donors deserve more than luck to find their roots

OPINION: Every child deserves to know where they come from, without the scavenger hunt.

Why do screens keep you up? It may not be the blue light

New York Times: Sleep scientists are changing how they think about screen use at night.

‘He’s not that type of person’: Mother defends sportsman accused of breaking baby's ribs

The infant's mother claims doctors ignored alternative causes for the broken ribs.

I asked my wife about sexual fantasies. Her response changed our marriage

ADVICE: Sometimes, the answers we most want are the ones that unsettle us the most.

Wellington Hospital birthing suite short-staffed 70% of time

Health NZ says 'there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel' thanks to recruiting.

Top dog: Huntaway Miley's training progress

“She’s stepped up from just being a pup to being the key act.”

A decision, a panic attack and a therapist: Grant Robertson on his toughest week

In his new book Grant Robertson describes experiencing anxiety for the first time

Dame Lisa Carrington's formula for perfect happiness – and her greatest fear

New Zealand's greatest Olympian opens up in today's Nine Questions exchange.

Gut busters: Ten foods that will make your IBS worse

Telegraph: Diet plays a key role in managing gut issues. Here's what you need to know.

'Breaking point': Designer's WOW entry a tribute to decades-long health battle

Emma Highfield's 2025 wearable art design is "a representation of what I've been through".

This heart-healthy diet has a Nordic twist

NYT: It's similar to the famously healthy Mediterranean diet, with a few key exceptions.

Mana over money: Why Māori influencer rejected $50k gambling deal

He travelled to Turkey for dental work, saving thousands.

Where New Zealand ranks for paid leave – and how many days we get off

In some countries, paid public holidays aren't an entitlement, but NZ rules are generous.

Editorial: More work needed to raise bowel cancer screening awareness

OPINION: Figures are alarming as NZ has one of the world's highest rates.