Hannah McQueen: Could your prescription medication be speeding up your decline?
It shouldn’t be. Hannah McQueen is a chartered accountant with a Master’s in Taxation Law, the founder of…
Hannah McQueen: Why a short stay in an NZ hospital can change older people’s lives forever
“Hospitals can be really dangerous places for older people,” says geriatrician Dr Cheryl Johnson. It is a confronting…
Auckland Transport to compensate 71yo passenger who broke back in public bus
She said the driver stopped the bus and checked on her but offered no apology, while another passenger…
Auckland financial entrepreneur Hannah McQueen aims to shake up healthcare industry with new company Age Brightly
McQueen had sold her successful financial coaching business, EnableMe, in 2023 for a number she didn’t want to…
Five teen boys charged over alleged aggravated robbery of Westshore dairy for vapes
However, two teenagers have been charged after a raid at a central city jewellery store mid-afternoon on February…
‘Exceptionally Large’ fireball lights up Northland night sky
“This fireball is most likely a ‘rock’ left over from the formation of the solar system. It would…
Mazda models top list of most stolen cars in Hawke’s Bay, older cars the most common target
Panton recommended second-hand car buyers look at “anything with a smart key” and suggested cars stolen over the…
NZ Post closures in Rotorua spark concerns for older residents
NZ Post says 142 partner stores will lose services in 2026, while the remaining network of 567 outlets…
NZ Post cuts services, raising fears for offline older Kiwis – The Front Page
Of the 142 stores closing, 29 are in Auckland and 22 are in Christchurch. “The remaining network of…
One NZ joins 2degrees in pausing 3G shutdown amid weather emergencies
The Rural Connectivity Group is a joint venture formed by Spark, One NZ and 2degrees to cover rural…
NZ Post store closures raise concern for seniors who are not online
Age Concern chief executive Karen Billings-Jensen told the Herald this decision could wreak havoc with the lives of…
Why do some sexual abuse victims go on to offend in a similar way when they get older?
“I was warned by someone I respected to be careful. They said, ‘if you stick your head above…