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What arguing does to your brain and body (and how to protect yourself)

Telegraph: Increased disagreements may increase our risk of developing dementia.

Sinkhole warning after suspected wastewater leak on Coromandel Peninsula’s eastern coastline

Treated wastewater is believed to have entered a wetland and nearby stream.

5 conversations to have with your ageing parents

New York Times: These conversations aren't always easy, but they're critical, experts say.

Why are cicadas so loud this time of year – and is it dangerous?

New Zealand has at least 42 cicada species, each with its own distinct song.

Tired all the time? Your gut could be to blame

Telegraph: An estimated 1 in 3 people can't absorb iron orally.

'I was taking the mum's word as fact': Doctor gives evidence in medical child abuse trial

Despite medical intervention the child failed to thrive. Now the mum is before the court.

Damning review finds 24 children killed by carers since murder of Malachi Subecz

Children are still no safer now than when Malachi was killed in 2021, the review found.

Richard Prebble: NZ needs to embrace AI tools to know what is happening with the economy now

OPINION: An AI tool, NZ Prosperity Live, nowcasts how the economy is performing daily.

Wellington surgeon urges dog law overhaul after dealing with attack injuries

Some attacks are so bad people lose parts of their faces, such as ears and noses.

The pros and cons of ‘nesting’ after a divorce

New York Times: Experts and former couples on co-parenting in the family home.

What to pack in emergency ‘grab and go’ bags

Nema urges a personalised grab bag for every person in your household.

Prisoner told to ‘ride out’ pain nurse said was viral - it was actually a burst appendix

The prisoner had emergency surgery to remove the burst appendix and part of her intestine.

Oranga Tamariki staff allegedly shot at with air rifle during home visit

Police arrested a 16-year-old, plus seized an air rifle and imitation pistol.

What alcohol does to the body

New York Times: From the moment you take a sip, booze starts to influence your biology.

From Waipu to the world: Local fitness pair target Hyrox podium in Sweden

Waipu teammates Gilly Costello and Mick Treend will race in Stockholm in June.

Pregnant mum forced to travel for cancer treatment. Soon others in her area won't have to

'Every part of life would have been that little bit easier,' says cancer survivor.