New Zealand news brief
You may not know the medical term, but it affects one in three New Zealand adults – and rates are rising
NEWS DESKNew Zealand
PUBLISHEDOct 23, 2026, 4:50 PM
What the source reports
New Zealanders are living longer, but many are spending a significant proportion of those extra years in poor health.
Main source: Stuff
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