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New Zealand's obesity rate surges

New Zealand's obesity rate surged ahead in the 12 years to 2009, a major nutrition report released today by the Ministry of Health shows.

Marijuana smokers may have lower risk of obesity

Beefy Brits slim down on Kiwi kai

Two previously beefy Brits who converted to New Zealand's "atmosphere of fitness" have spoken out against two fellow immigrants who said their new home made them fat.

Weight: it's the way you eat

NZ Fashion Week: Aussies go big - but not here

A waif-like model almost collapsed from lack of food and water at NZ Fashion Week, a designer says.

Counselling for anorexia could also help cure obesity

Scientists believe giving obese people the same psychological counselling as those with anorexia could help them.

Health professionals warn of impending diabetes crisis

Health concern over expanding Jackson

A beefed-up Peter Jackson is fighting the battle of the bulge again.

'Biology, culture play big part in obesity'

Gorilla diet could explain human obesity

Blogger starts war on obese bus passengers

A blogger has declared overweight passengers have become a problem for taking up too much room on Auckland buses.

<i>Catherine Bennett:</i> Diet industry built on the failure of its products

Have you ever wondered how French women stay so miraculously thin? Me neither.

Weight loss evident with interactive video games

Kerre Woodham: Rebels stick it to food police

Shelley Bridgeman: Fat activism

Fat activism is the latest movement sweeping the globe as plus-size people rally against prejudice and discrimination.

Kiwi tests may save mum

Peter Bills: High fat culture means Americans resigned to obesity

Mum's diet key to baby health

Expectant mothers' diets could be creating an obesity timebomb for their unborn children, a groundbreaking study involving New Zealand scientists has revealed.