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EntertainmentNatalie Portman gives up veganism for babyNatalie Portman has given up veganism during her pregnancy.11 Apr 11:10 PM
LifestyleLack of healthy food causes distress, study findsNew Zealanders who do not have enough access to nutritious and affordable food have higher levels of distress.04 Apr 01:21 AM
Lifestyle<i>Gill South</i>: Aisle bewareGoing grocery shopping with a nutritionist is an eye-opening experience for Gill South.03 Apr 12:00 AM
LifestyleA mix of vegetablesWe're increasingly thinking outside the square when it comes to fresh produce, writes Estelle Sarney.01 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ children's dental health still among worstThe dental health of young children continues to be among the worst in the developed world, figures reveal. 05 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleMorning glories (+recipes)Get your day off to a relaxed start with a delicious brunch worth lingering over.17 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleStudy: Sugars could harm unborn babyPregnant women who eat a lot of sugar-laden food could be compromising their babies' development, new New Zealand research suggests.11 Feb 01:47 AM
LifestyleStudy links junk food diet to lower IQToddlers who have a diet high in processed foods may have a slightly lower IQ in later life, according to a British study described as the biggest research of its kind.09 Feb 02:29 AM
Lifestyle<i>Gill South</i>: Ripe for a summer detoxGill South gets the lowdown on natural ways to improve your health and finds exercise is still number one.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool milk key to lower cancer - studyAdults who drank plenty of the free milk supplied at schools when they were young have a reduced risk of bowel cancer, a study has found.16 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl Nissen<i>Wendyl Wants to Know:</i> Fish lifts dish above its cheesy basics14 Jan 04:30 PM
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LifestyleBoozers' body of evidenceHangoverville is a place nobody wants to visit, but the road towards it is one many of us end up taking.27 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldNauru tops obesity leaguePacific island nations now occupy the top seven places in the World Health Organisation's global obesity rankings.26 Dec 06:18 AM
Lifestyle<i>Gill South</i>: How to sleep like a babyIt's a busy time of year, and sometimes it's hard to switch off at night - but there are ways to help yourself, writes Gill South.18 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleWarning over fad diet using placenta hormonesNutrition experts are warning about the potentially harmful consequences of a recently-revived diet based on hormones from human placenta.16 Dec 12:42 AM