New ZealandSix out of 10 Pacific adults obeseLack of exercise, $1.50 pies, an abundance of fried chicken and traditional Polynesian food served with lashings of coconut cream have resulted in an obesity rate in Pacific adults of more than 60 per cent.18 Oct 10:55 PM
LifestyleObesity in NZ tops one million - reportMore than a million New Zealand adults are now obese, according to the 2013 Ministry of Health annual report.17 Oct 09:50 PM
LifestyleAussies are dangerously fat: studyAustralia's obesity crisis is far worse than experts thought, with new evidence showing 40 per cent of adults are dangerously fat.15 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandCall for tax on unhealthy foodThe Greens would support an investigation into how a 'fat tax' on processed food in New Zealand's supermarkets could be imposed.29 Sep 07:25 AM
LifestyleSleep linked to teenage fatThe less teenage boys sleep, the more body fat they have - but the same isn't true for teenage girls, an Otago University study has found.19 Sep 02:00 AM
LifestyleWhy we lose weight but easily pile it back on - studyResearchers may have discovered why people who lose large amounts of weight often put it back on.16 Sep 02:50 AM
LifestyleObesity doubles migraine riskBeing seriously overweight can nearly double a person’s chances of suffering migraines, a study has found.12 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandOverweight chef gets reprieveA South African immigrant who faced deportation for being clinically obese says he'll be allowed to stay in NZ for another 23 months.08 Sep 07:45 PM
LifestyleObesity epidemic: Toxic sugar?It used to be that sugar was the sweetest, most useful thing in our larder, a crystalline ambrosia that could make almost any food taste better and last longer.06 Sep 11:00 PM
LifestyleObesity blamed on bugs in gutWeight gain could be dictated by the type of bacteria in a person's gut, according to a Washington University study.06 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleIt's possible to be fat and fitDoctors say being overweight will not necessarily send people to an early grave because such a thing as "healthy obesity" exists.02 Sep 03:30 AM
OpinionDita De Boni: Resisting the call of the cupcakeThe modern office is never more than a few steps from cafes, bakeries, supermarkets, vending machines, fast food outlets and luxury biscuit makers.29 Aug 09:30 PM
LifestyleLet them eat stale breadBritain’s poorest families could save money and enjoy more nutritional meals by eating stale bread, Jamie Oliver has suggested.27 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandChef 'quite confident' he can stay in NZAn immigrant who faces deportation for being obese has given the Government a medical report showing he has a low risk of suffering a heart attack in the next five years.19 Aug 05:46 AM
LifestyleYoung adults getting fatterMore young adults are getting fat than other age groups, according to a study that has tracked 11,000 Australians for 12 years.18 Aug 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Too fat' chef launches appealA South African immigrant who faces deportation for being "too fat" has launched a public appeal to help raise cash to fight his rare case.13 Aug 05:31 AM
LifestyleStudy dashes hopes for single obesity drugAttempts to develop a one-size-fits-all obesity drug will fail, according to Australian researchers who say there are too many genetic defects for a single solution.08 Aug 07:00 PM
LifestyleTrim down with big breakieTucking into lots of calories at the start of the day can actually assist weight loss, a study has shown.08 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionPaul McDonald: Congratulations, Coke, for joining the fight against obesityThe campaign announced by Coca-Cola to help reduce obesity has been criticised by some as too little too late. I respectfully disagree.28 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Coke best to steer clear of health debateCoca-Cola is one of the world's truly great brands. It might be no more than fizzed flavoured water and sugar - a great deal of sugar - but last century it was the quintessential American product that literally conquered the globe.26 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBlog: Why bellies are bigger than eyesWith people unable to resist as portion sizes rise, regulations may be the answer, says Lenny R. Vartania.23 Jul 09:00 PM
LifestyleCoca-Cola comes clean on obesityDrinks giant Coca-Cola will today address New Zealand's obesity problem with a new campaign.23 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleHow I lost 75kgJane Gibson is half the woman she used to be, and she couldn't be happier.22 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionSteve Stannard: BMI skewed by body shape but health is one size fits allA World Health Organisation report lists New Zealand as the 12th fattest nation on earth out of 197 countries. Are we really porkers or the victims of a statistical beat-up?17 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandKFC eyeing up Queen St locationFried chicken giant KFC is the latest fast-food franchise eyeing up prime real estate on Queen St12 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleIs trim milk making you fat?Research says that drinking trim milk could be making people bigger, not smaller.07 Jul 11:25 PM
LifestyleBig fry-up in fast-food alleyThe low price of unhealthy deep-fried chicken has made it a mainstay of takeaway food in low-income Otara in South Auckland.02 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleHow nana makes your kids fatIt may be cheap, but getting your parents to look after your children may be storing up trouble, Roger Dobson discovers.30 Jun 11:00 PM
LifestyleCarbs could cause cravings like drugs: researchJunk food could be addictive and stimulate cravings in much the same way as an illicit drug, a brain scanning study shows.28 Jun 02:25 AM
LifestyleAre Kiwis too pudgy to push?Obesity is contributing to the growing rate of caesarean section births in New Zealand.11 Jun 05:30 PM
