TravelIf you don't fit, buy two seatsIt's only a matter of time before airlines start demanding fat passengers pay for two seats, an aviation commentator says.21 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelAir France: Extra seat for obese flyers 'not an obligation'Air France says obese passengers who are asked to pay for an additional seat will be reimbursed if the plane isn't full.20 Jan 11:01 PM
TravelAir France-KLM to charge obese passengers extraPassengers who are unable to squeeze into a single aeroplane seat will have to pay 75 per cent of the cost of a second seat under the new rules.20 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandCall to ban all adverts of junk food to childrenThe World Health Organisation has come out in support of a complete ban on advertising junk food to children.03 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealanders' life expectancy keeps increasingBe prepared for a long retirement if medical advances continue at their current pace, says health reporter Martin Johnston.28 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi's kidney research pays offGround-breaking research into improving the condition of kidneys for transplantation has earned a young NZ doctor a top scholarship.02 Dec 03:00 PM
WorldDoctor to expose 'quick-fix' diet mythsA leading doctor is set to expose the myths and fairytales surrounding some of the world's best-known food fads.22 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandBus company seeks ban on heavyweight driversNZ Bus is trying to bar job-seekers weighing more than 115kg from its Auckland workforce.06 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandRecession threatens fight against obesityNew Zealanders' consumption of a harmful type of fat has declined sharply in two years, following the voluntary efforts of food manufacturers.26 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandSmart-card proposal to combat NZ obesityHundreds of thousands of Kiwis would receive subsidies to buy healthy foods under a new system proposed by a Govt commissioned study.02 Sep 04:00 PM
