Life

'I feel rejected by the parties I used to support – this year I'll vote a different way'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a 34-year-old North Islander explains her reasoning behind voting differently to how she ever has before.

6:00am

'I'm apparently living the Kiwi dream – let me tell you about the reality'

A survey showed that most New Zealanders view being a writer as their ideal vocation. For prolific author Nicky Pellegrino, the life of the writer is not just the dream, but a grinding reality too.

6:00am

Should statins be used to ward off dementia and signs of ageing?

Statins are usually dispensed to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Friday 6:00am

1:30

Popular buy now, pay later apps that advertise paying for purchases over time.

‘Buy now, pay later’ may not feel like debt - but it is, and it comes with risks

Analysis: Marketed as a convenient way to pay for purchases over time, the schemes are fundamentally still a form of debt.

Thu, Sep 17

Sweat causes the spread of germs and bacteria across gyms.

The gym can be full of germs – here's how to protect yourself

Dumbbells, barbells and every machine in between can act as reservoirs for a wide variety of transmissible bacterial, viral and fungal pathogens.

Tue, Sep 15

'I feel rejected by the parties I used to support – this year I'll vote a different way'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a 34-year-old North Islander explains her reasoning behind voting differently to how she ever has before.

6:00am

'I'm apparently living the Kiwi dream – let me tell you about the reality'

A survey showed that most New Zealanders view being a writer as their ideal vocation. For prolific author Nicky Pellegrino, the life of the writer is not just the dream, but a grinding reality too.

6:00am

Should statins be used to ward off dementia and signs of ageing?

Statins are usually dispensed to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Friday 6:00am

1:30

‘Buy now, pay later’ may not feel like debt - but it is, and it comes with risks

Analysis: Marketed as a convenient way to pay for purchases over time, the schemes are fundamentally still a form of debt.

Thu, Sep 17

The gym can be full of germs – here's how to protect yourself

Dumbbells, barbells and every machine in between can act as reservoirs for a wide variety of transmissible bacterial, viral and fungal pathogens.

Tue, Sep 15

People

'I'm a nurse and I'll vote for the party that I believe cares about New Zealanders'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a registered nurse reveals who he plans to vote for in November.

Sat, Sep 12

Frances Hughes arrived in NYC on September 10, 2001. (Composite image: Callum Lloyd)

The Kiwi nurse who landed in NYC a day before 9/11 – and how it changed her forever

Twenty-five years ago, the now Dr Frances Hughes moved to NYC to study health policy. Within 24 hours she was learning hard lessons that have shaped her career.

Fri, Sep 11

Hepi and her son Jonah Lomu (Composite image: Callum Lloyd)

Jonah Lomu's mother reveals she doesn't see his sons: 'I pray one day we can meet'

While the documentary LOMU has united Jonah fans, old wounds continue to fester, with his mother still at odds with his widowed wife Nadene.

Tue, Sep 8

Morgana O'Reilly stars on Taskmaster, from Monday.

'I'll vote for people with tougher lives than me' - Kiwi actor Morgana O'Reilly

As the seasoned star of White Lotus and Stories about My Body limbered up for the next wild season of Taskmaster, she also faced a 1News Grill.

Sun, Sep 13

'I'm a nurse and I'll vote for the party that I believe cares about New Zealanders'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a registered nurse reveals who he plans to vote for in November.

Sat, Sep 12

The Kiwi nurse who landed in NYC a day before 9/11 – and how it changed her forever

Twenty-five years ago, the now Dr Frances Hughes moved to NYC to study health policy. Within 24 hours she was learning hard lessons that have shaped her career.

Fri, Sep 11

Jonah Lomu's mother reveals she doesn't see his sons: 'I pray one day we can meet'

While the documentary LOMU has united Jonah fans, old wounds continue to fester, with his mother still at odds with his widowed wife Nadene.

Tue, Sep 8

'I'll vote for people with tougher lives than me' - Kiwi actor Morgana O'Reilly

As the seasoned star of White Lotus and Stories about My Body limbered up for the next wild season of Taskmaster, she also faced a 1News Grill.

Sun, Sep 13

'I'm a nurse and I'll vote for the party that I believe cares about New Zealanders'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a registered nurse reveals who he plans to vote for in November.

Sat, Sep 12

The Kiwi nurse who landed in NYC a day before 9/11 – and how it changed her forever

Twenty-five years ago, the now Dr Frances Hughes moved to NYC to study health policy. Within 24 hours she was learning hard lessons that have shaped her career.

Fri, Sep 11

'I'll vote for people with tougher lives than me' - Kiwi actor Morgana O'Reilly

As the seasoned star of White Lotus and Stories about My Body limbered up for the next wild season of Taskmaster, she also faced a 1News Grill.

Sun, Sep 13

Jonah Lomu's mother reveals she doesn't see his sons: 'I pray one day we can meet'

While the documentary LOMU has united Jonah fans, old wounds continue to fester, with his mother still at odds with his widowed wife Nadene.

Tue, Sep 8

'I'll vote for people with tougher lives than me' - Kiwi actor Morgana O'Reilly

As the seasoned star of White Lotus and Stories about My Body limbered up for the next wild season of Taskmaster, she also faced a 1News Grill.

Sun, Sep 13

'I'm a nurse and I'll vote for the party that I believe cares about New Zealanders'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a registered nurse reveals who he plans to vote for in November.

Sat, Sep 12

The Kiwi nurse who landed in NYC a day before 9/11 – and how it changed her forever

Twenty-five years ago, the now Dr Frances Hughes moved to NYC to study health policy. Within 24 hours she was learning hard lessons that have shaped her career.

Fri, Sep 11

Jonah Lomu's mother reveals she doesn't see his sons: 'I pray one day we can meet'

While the documentary LOMU has united Jonah fans, old wounds continue to fester, with his mother still at odds with his widowed wife Nadene.

Tue, Sep 8

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Life Issues

The Kiwi nurse who landed in NYC a day before 9/11 – and how it changed her forever

Twenty-five years ago, the now Dr Frances Hughes moved to NYC to study health policy. Within 24 hours she was learning hard lessons that have shaped her career.

Fri, Sep 11

A new study suggests that long gaps between meals may have negative effects on older adults.

Long gaps between meals may not be healthy for older people - study

A new study suggests that a long time between eating may have different effects on older adults.

Sun, Sep 6

Social media has been encouraging "looksmaxxing" as a way of motivating people to have healthier habits. But this and may cause stress.

Our obsession with ‘maxxing’ our lives could be causing stress

Maxxing might not actually be a good way to motivate yourself into healthier habits. In fact, it may have the opposite effect – and may even cause stress.

Sat, Sep 5

Once there is a sound reason to take a supplement, timing can sometimes affect absorption.

Does timing matter when taking supplements?

The evidence for routine vitamin and mineral supplements was not strong, according to a study.

Wed, Sep 2

Is your brain at maximum capacity? How to respect your limits and reap benefits

When you start to feel over-stretched at work or in life, it's time to step back and honour being human, rather than an AI bot.

Mon, Sep 14

Is your brain at maximum capacity? How to respect your limits and reap benefits

When you start to feel over-stretched at work or in life, it's time to step back and honour being human, rather than an AI bot.

Mon, Sep 14

The Kiwi nurse who landed in NYC a day before 9/11 – and how it changed her forever

Twenty-five years ago, the now Dr Frances Hughes moved to NYC to study health policy. Within 24 hours she was learning hard lessons that have shaped her career.

Fri, Sep 11

Long gaps between meals may not be healthy for older people - study

A new study suggests that a long time between eating may have different effects on older adults.

Sun, Sep 6

Is your brain at maximum capacity? How to respect your limits and reap benefits

When you start to feel over-stretched at work or in life, it's time to step back and honour being human, rather than an AI bot.

Mon, Sep 14

Our obsession with ‘maxxing’ our lives could be causing stress

Maxxing might not actually be a good way to motivate yourself into healthier habits. In fact, it may have the opposite effect – and may even cause stress.

Sat, Sep 5

Does timing matter when taking supplements?

The evidence for routine vitamin and mineral supplements was not strong, according to a study.

Wed, Sep 2

Is your brain at maximum capacity? How to respect your limits and reap benefits

When you start to feel over-stretched at work or in life, it's time to step back and honour being human, rather than an AI bot.

Mon, Sep 14

The Kiwi nurse who landed in NYC a day before 9/11 – and how it changed her forever

Twenty-five years ago, the now Dr Frances Hughes moved to NYC to study health policy. Within 24 hours she was learning hard lessons that have shaped her career.

Fri, Sep 11

Long gaps between meals may not be healthy for older people - study

A new study suggests that a long time between eating may have different effects on older adults.

Sun, Sep 6

Our obsession with ‘maxxing’ our lives could be causing stress

Maxxing might not actually be a good way to motivate yourself into healthier habits. In fact, it may have the opposite effect – and may even cause stress.

Sat, Sep 5

Does timing matter when taking supplements?

The evidence for routine vitamin and mineral supplements was not strong, according to a study.

Wed, Sep 2

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Arts and Culture

Dunedin’s landmark Ed Sheeran mural has the words 'Free Palestine' written across it.

Ed Sheeran mural artist says vandalism is a 'welcome addition'

“I implore the council to consider the words a valuable component of the mural,” the artist said.

Friday 3:10pm

What began as a video game in the late 1990s has grown into a global phenomenon.

Pokémon turns 30 - but the cards are worth more than ever

The trading card craze has gone from playground swaps to big business, with rising values also attracting thieves.

Wed, Sep 16

Treaty documents, war records and the women's suffrage petition are among the taonga at risk of being neglected, opponents of new job cuts at Archives New Zealand and the National Library say.

Historian warns proposed job cuts will damage access to NZ's history

Sun, Sep 13

Princess Diana arriving at the Serpentine Gallery, London, in a gown by Christina Stambolian, June 1994.

Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' going up for auction in NY

Fri, Sep 11

Ed Sheeran mural artist says vandalism is a 'welcome addition'

“I implore the council to consider the words a valuable component of the mural,” the artist said.

Friday 3:10pm

Pokémon turns 30 - but the cards are worth more than ever

The trading card craze has gone from playground swaps to big business, with rising values also attracting thieves.

Wed, Sep 16

Historian warns proposed job cuts will damage access to NZ's history

Sun, Sep 13

Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' going up for auction in NY

Fri, Sep 11

Ed Sheeran mural artist says vandalism is a 'welcome addition'

“I implore the council to consider the words a valuable component of the mural,” the artist said.

Friday 3:10pm

Pokémon turns 30 - but the cards are worth more than ever

The trading card craze has gone from playground swaps to big business, with rising values also attracting thieves.

Wed, Sep 16

Historian warns proposed job cuts will damage access to NZ's history

Sun, Sep 13

Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' going up for auction in NY

Fri, Sep 11

VIEW MORE ARTS AND CULTURE STORIES

Is your brain at maximum capacity? How to respect your limits and reap benefits

When you start to feel over-stretched at work or in life, it's time to step back and honour being human, rather than an AI bot.

Mon, Sep 14

'I'll vote for people with tougher lives than me' - Kiwi actor Morgana O'Reilly

As the seasoned star of White Lotus and Stories about My Body limbered up for the next wild season of Taskmaster, she also faced a 1News Grill.

Sun, Sep 13

Ongoing stress can raise your cortisol levels.

The best ways to blow off steam when feeling angry - and what to avoid

You might be tempted to go for a run to control your anger. But that can make things worse.

Sun, Sep 13

Matcha is often billed as a healthy alternative to coffee.

From matcha to kombucha: how healthy are all the expensive 'health' drinks really?

Claire Turnbull looks at the growing array of wellbeing beverages and asks if they're worth their high price.

Sun, Sep 13

A handful of nuts could help lower the risk of high blood pressure.

Can a handful of nuts a day reduce your risk of high blood pressure?

Most cases of high blood pressure are shaped by how we live and what we eat.

Sat, Sep 12

'I'm a nurse and I'll vote for the party that I believe cares about New Zealanders'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a registered nurse reveals who he plans to vote for in November.

Sat, Sep 12

The Kiwi nurse who landed in NYC a day before 9/11 – and how it changed her forever

Twenty-five years ago, the now Dr Frances Hughes moved to NYC to study health policy. Within 24 hours she was learning hard lessons that have shaped her career.

Fri, Sep 11

Tiredness can hit hard in the afternoons.

Why do I crash at 3pm? How to get through the 'afternoon slump'

The “3pm slump” is a common experience. It’s that distinct drop in energy that tends to occur in the mid-afternoon hours.

Thu, Sep 10

A six-bedroom Herne Bay property listed by Patrick McAteer and Suzanne Browne. Source: Sotheby's

Who are the mystery buyers of New Zealand's luxury homes?

Low-profile, high-net wealth Kiwis are competing with international buyers spending millions of dollars on luxuries properties.

Tue, Sep 8

Jonah Lomu's mother reveals she doesn't see his sons: 'I pray one day we can meet'

While the documentary LOMU has united Jonah fans, old wounds continue to fester, with his mother still at odds with his widowed wife Nadene.

Tue, Sep 8

Drunk online shopping is big business – do some retailers play on it?

One US survey estimates intoxicated consumers have generated $77 billion a year.

Tue, Sep 8

Long gaps between meals may not be healthy for older people - study

A new study suggests that a long time between eating may have different effects on older adults.

Sun, Sep 6

A fake Frances Cook with fake ANZ branding has been circulating online.

Wait, that's not me and it's not ANZ either – I'm being deep-faked online

Finance writer Frances Cook on her experience of being deep-faked, and how to spot a scammer.

Sun, Sep 6

As a sad date nears, I look back on pre-9/11 New York and how it thrilled me to my core

A love letter to New York, in a week marking 25 years since the city was changed forever.

Sun, Sep 6

At 61, Robyn Malcolm is looking back on menopause and trying to understand, "What was that?"

Robyn Malcolm: 'Women were put in asylums with symptoms we now treat with HRT'

Actor and activist Robyn Malcolm has made a documentary about menopause in a bid to understand the “hot mess” that defined her own experience and prevent more women from suffering in silence.

Sat, Sep 5

Film-maker Vea Mafile'o and the legendary subject of her latest documentary LOMU, playing in cinemas now.

'People would be surprised': LOMU co-director reveals what she learned about Jonah

Vea Mafile'o is a multi-award-winning film-maker, and the latest person to face a 1News Grill.

Sat, Sep 5

Our obsession with ‘maxxing’ our lives could be causing stress

Maxxing might not actually be a good way to motivate yourself into healthier habits. In fact, it may have the opposite effect – and may even cause stress.

Sat, Sep 5