LifestyleDo you want to live to 100?Remarkably, two in five girls born today will live for a century, and boys are close behind. But, asks Jeremy Laurance, is longevity all it's cracked up to be?23 Jan 09:10 PM
LifestyleLiz Hurley: 'Super skinny' is no longer the goalThe 47-year-old actress and swimwear designer has relaxed her diet and fitness routine because she believes having more curves helps her look younger.22 Jan 11:50 PM
New ZealandVideo tour: Massive waterslideThe first images of the world's biggest waterslide being built near Auckland have been released.22 Jan 07:15 PM
LifestyleDare to detoxA routine of yoga, siestas, massages and seriously healthy eating leaves our editor and her partner blissfully re-energised.22 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleFirst time parents get mental health boost - studyFirst-time parents enjoy improved mental health and reduced psychological stress after their baby is born, according to new research.22 Jan 02:15 AM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: Honour your own health and energy levelsHands up who has a new year’s resolution to exercise more, weigh less and reduce stress?20 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleEating fruit and veg will make you happierJust three servings of fruit and vegetables a day can transform your outlook on life, a new study suggests.17 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleOdour-free, but still ashamed?Some people don't produce underarm odour – but because of strict cultural norms, they wear deodorant anyway.17 Jan 10:05 PM
LifestyleJust six weeks to a new youIt takes just six weeks for the long-term benefits of a diet overhaul to be seen, a University of Auckland study has found.17 Jan 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'We're looking at an AIDS cure'Australian researchers claim they're close to finding a cure for AIDS by making the virus turn against itself.16 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ gets world's biggest waterslideConstruction has begun on the world's biggest waterslide - a 650m drop down a hillside west of Auckland.16 Jan 10:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Non-vaccinators believe they're intellectually superior'I hadn't realised that not vaccinating your children was considered a badge of honour in some circles.'16 Jan 09:30 PM
LifestyleStudy links asthma to fast foodChildren who eat fast food three or more times a week have a higher chance of developing asthma, eczema, or hay fever, a New Zealand-led study has found.15 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleAddiction leads to longer lifePeople who suffer from addiction problems and ADHD are more likely to live to 100 and longer, new research suggests.14 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: 10 principles of happinessCan you boil down happiness to a formula? Of course not. Happiness is absolutely individual. As I work with people on their own personal happiness strategies, however, there are super clear themes that come through.13 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleGinseng could give men a boost in bedGinseng could be used as an alternative to Viagra to help tackle impotence, according to scientists.09 Jan 10:10 PM
LifestyleSoft drinks depression linkA study has linked soft drinks to depression - with diet versions particularly problematic. Coffee, however, appeared to have the opposite effect.09 Jan 02:55 AM
LifestyleEat, drink and pump it outA new weight loss gadget sucks food straight out of the stomach.07 Jan 09:25 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: The 2012 reflection questionGoals schmoals. If I see another " New year, new yoooooooooooooou!!!" article I shall surely scream, strangled by the cliche. And yet, therein lies the rub. Cliches become cliches for a reason, do they not? No smoke without fire and all that jazz.06 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleFitness Challenge: TopRide (called Spin elsewhere)Each week intrepid reporter Rachel Grunwell will try out a new form of exercise to bring you the lowdown05 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleThe score on dietingMany festive folks will have one eye on the difference Christmas indulgence makes to their waistlines.22 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleSqueezing the cancer out of breastsSqueezing malignant breast cancer cells stops them from spreading, returning them to a healthy state, new research reveals.19 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleHealth alert for celebrity foodRecipes by TV chefs including Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson are "less healthy" than ready meals, researchers said.18 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: How not to get your knickers in a knot this XmasIt seems every magazine I look at this month is full of helpful "How to plan a stress-free Christmas in 27 easy steps!" articles.16 Dec 08:00 PM
