New ZealandCars to fit the plus-size driversRising obesity levels mean that carmakers are having to go to elaborate lengths to accommodate supersized drivers. 22 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandToo much sitting bad news for office workers Your chances of dying before your time are increased by sitting for long periods, no matter how much you work out, according to new research.30 Sep 04:23 AM
LifestyleSome babies already obese in the wombBritish scientists have found the first direct link between the weight of a mother-to-be and that of her child.26 Sep 02:24 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand's obesity rate surgesNew Zealand's obesity rate surged ahead in the 12 years to 2009, a major nutrition report released today by the Ministry of Health shows.15 Sep 04:41 AM
LifestyleBeefy Brits slim down on Kiwi kaiTwo 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.04 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleNZ Fashion Week: Aussies go big - but not hereA waif-like model almost collapsed from lack of food and water at NZ Fashion Week, a designer says.27 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleCounselling for anorexia could also help cure obesityScientists believe giving obese people the same psychological counselling as those with anorexia could help them.24 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentHealth concern over expanding JacksonA beefed-up Peter Jackson is fighting the battle of the bulge again.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFast food turns Golden Mile into Queen sized StQueen St is turning into a strip of fast-food outlets, despite the best efforts of city planners.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandAttack of the Carl's Jr caloriesNotorious footlong cheeseburger is off the menu as part-owner Michael Jones puts his foot down. 16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ's soaring diabetes rate puts us with world's worstScientists blame the increase on the spread of a Western-style diet, leading to rising levels of obesity.26 Jun 05:30 PM
KahuHospital ready for its largest patientsThe increasing number of extremely obese patients has forced Waikato Hospital to open special rooms.23 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBlogger starts war on obese bus passengersA blogger has declared overweight passengers have become a problem for taking up too much room on Auckland buses.16 Jun 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Catherine Bennett:</i> Diet industry built on the failure of its productsHave you ever wondered how French women stay so miraculously thin? Me neither.06 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Fat activismFat activism is the latest movement sweeping the globe as plus-size people rally against prejudice and discrimination.11 May 09:30 PM
