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How much language learning is lost during toddlers' screen time?

The average 3-year-old could be missing out on more than 1100 adult words a day.

Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza

A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.

Science of sleep: 10 things we’re learning about sleep in NZ

We all spend around one third of our lives asleep - yet a third of us don't get enough.

Double blow: One brother told he has bowel cancer as his sibling dies

Friends rally after tragedy strikes a South Auckland whānau.

Pensioner bashed at rally to her attacker: 'You're a disgrace'

Senior citizen meets her attacker in court.

Why motivation isn’t enough to stay on track with your fitness goals

Kiwi personal trainer Samantha Bluemel's top tips for better wellbeing.

Smoking vs vaping — what both do to your body from the first puff

Can vaping really be less harmful? Experts weigh in on the short and long-term effects.

'Traumatised' mum who lost baby slams hospital treatment

A woman who lost her baby at 15 weeks was not told she would miscarry a baby alive.

Why a ban on energy drinks won't be enough to protect children

The buzz around energy drinks isn't dying down. And it's not just because of the caffeine.

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Anxiety

For author Megan Nicol Reed, menopause exacerbated her anxiety to levels where she felt incapacitated. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Psychobitch

When Kirsty McAlpine experienced menopause it almost destroyed her family. Video / Mike Scott

Matt Heath: There is such a thing as an honourable hangover

OPINION: The issue of hangovers in the workplace is a nuanced one.

Why half of all Kiwis are avoiding the dentist

Nothing will change unless the Government acts, the NZ Dental Association says.

Richard Lewis’ official cause of death revealed

The details were revealed on the Hollywood actor's death certificate.

High rates in childhood obesity among Pasifika concerning

A report found the obesity rate quadrupled among children and adolescents from 1990-2022.

This simple act is a protective factor against dementia

Prioritising this act can make all the difference to your risk down the line.

How a week of Kate Middleton conspiracies are testing royal tradition

Amid swirling rumours, can the royal policy of ‘never complain, never explain’ still hold?

Petition hopes to stop closure of Dunedin mental health ward

Ward 11 of the mental health facility is set to close by the middle of the year.