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Woman lost 54kg with one change
A woman turns her health around after a simple request from her daughter.
A look at Paleo Pete and Nicky Watson's million-dollar farm
Pete Evans and Nicola Watson have given fans a sneak peek around their lush NSW farm.
NZ's drug underworld: 'Severed limbs, swingers parties and murder'
A new book has revealed the dark underworld of NZ's P epidemic.
Why these snack foods are so bad for your health
There is actually one thing worse than either fat or sugar.
How your daily coffee could be making you fat
Some of us cannot live without our morning cup of coffee.
Simon Wilson's cancer diary: What you keep and what you lose
Simon Wilson was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here's part three of his diary.
'Unrecognisable' after losing half her body weight
Teen reveals how she lost half of her body weight in just 11 months.
Broken heart syndrome risk to stressed women
Broken heart syndrome happens more frequently to women during summer, a study has found.
Kiwi teen fighting cancer never seen in kids before
Brave Jacob Pringle, 14, is in the fight of his life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Everything you know about depression is wrong
Kyle MacDonald on where the real truth about depression is found.
What happens to your body when you eat fast food?
Whether you're hitting the burgers on the regular or just for a treat, this is the impact.
Fairy Steps 4 Ella
Born at 25 weeks, Ella suffered a severe brain bleed at 3 days old. Now living with cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus and epilepsy, Ella has defied all expectations and beaten many odds. Source: Fairy Steps 4 Ella
Parents' anguish as siblings diagnosed with cancer
It's a parent's worst nightmare and for this family, it's happened twice.
Autistic girl left battered after school restraining
A mother stated her child "looked like she'd been in a car crash" after being restrained.
Foods that reverse the signs of ageing
Throw away the fancy anti-ageing creams and fill your fridge with these foods instead.
Nurse guilty of falsifying patient notes
A nurse has been struck off the register for faking patient notes to cover up poor care.
Yo-yo diets ... don't be in flat spin
COMMENT: Fluctuating does not necessarily make you heavier in the long run.
Why has the number of emergency caesareans suddenly spiked?
DHBs in Auckland have seen a spike in emergency C-sections but it's not clear why.
How to become an optimist in 21 days
Get into the happiness habit with these simple tips to rewire your brain.
4 fitness myths you thought were true
Whether you're looking to bulk up or shed weight, have you been given the right advice?
Schools win toothbrushes in competition
"It is amazing how many kids don't brush their teeth and haven't got a toothbrush."
Sleep myths debunked: How to sleep better
We need sleep to stay healthy - but many Kiwis aren't getting enough of it.
Simon Wilson's Cancer Diary: A urethra runs through it
Simon Wilson was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here's part two of his diary.
Nurse fighting for life after 'patient coughed on him'
After being coughed on, the man complained of a fever. Five days later he was in a coma.
Mum's warning after toddler's shock death
A mother has shared her grief online after her three-year-old choked on a bouncy ball.
Revealed: What happens to your brain minutes before you die
Researchers reveal what happens to our brains in the final moment before death.
Patients embarrassed as butt photos show up in tabloids
Couple who let medical journal use photos, got more exposure than anticipated.
Sex issues you should never feel bad about
It's time to stop judging yourself and have fun in the bedroom, writes Lee Suckling.