Latest from Health & Wellbeing

Crisis in public health doctor numbers and funding, PM told

The College of Public Health is warning the PM there is a shortfall of doctors.

Revealed: The best way to exercise to burn fat

How to achieve exercise intensity where fat becomes the energy source.

Focus Live: Government will look at whether it's safe to move to alert level 1 on June 22

PM Jacinda Ardern speaks on a Transtasman bubble but is standing firm on the wait for the move to alert level 1 and says she hopes the country can make the shift within four weeks.

Focus Live: No new Covid-19 cases for five days in a row

There are no new Covid-19 cases - the fifth day in a row without a new one. There are just 21 active cases.

Top doctor: Pete Evan's claims 'defy logic'

A top doctor says the anti-vaxxer is misleading people.

Princess Beatrice reveals battle with learning disability

The Princess has shared the impact being diagnosed with a learning disability has had.

Focus Live: No new cases today - 1132 Kiwis with Covid-19 have recovered

There are no new Covid-19 cases today. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said there were now only 22 active cases in New Zealand.

Could your hormones hold the key to fighting off coronavirus?

Our hormone levels are increasingly being linked to the way our bodies handle Covid-19.

Tribunal says nurse convicted of manslaughter can practise

The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal imposes strict conditions.

Why it's no longer cool to be skinny

And all the other new rules for talking about weight.

Pete Evans: TV chef turned Australia's covidiot king

His once "Goopishly" harmless claims have become a genuine concern.

Focus Live: No new Covid-19 cases, Government on Monday will consider increasing the maximum size of gatherings

There are no new Covid-19 cases today. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Government on Monday will consider increasing the maximum size of gatherings under alert level 2.

Harsh reality of bursting my family's bubble

Nicola Alpe on the unexpected feelings that have come with going back to reality.

Do you need to give your contact details to retail stores?

Retailers and shoppers are confused about whether they need to hand over their details.

Experiment shows the danger of common face mask mistake

An epidemiologist has revealed the common mask mistake people make and why it's a problem.

JLo's gym selfie floors fans

JLo's new selfie has left followers shocked by her efforts.

'I will call the police': Neighbours' threat to playing child

The neighbour believed the child's giggles were disruptive to her dogs and bird.

Focus Live: No new Covid-19 cases today, 96% of cases have recovered

New Zealand has marked another day of no new Covid-19 cases as the country adjusts to life in level 2. Two people remain in hospital.