PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDiabetes 'tsunami': Rates expected to doubleFour actions could save hundreds of millions of dollars each and boost life expectancy.26 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ breakthrough: How new gut bugs can help obese teensWorld-first NZ study treats obese youth with capsules of gut bacteria from healthy teens.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPacific and Kiwi kids among fattest and least healthyPacific Island children have the highest BMI in the world with Kiwi kids close behind.05 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha Borissenko: How blaming obesity on individuals has fuelled discriminationCOMMENT: No NZ government has tackled the obesogenic environment effectively.25 Oct 02:00 AM
Kahu'I grew up surrounded by takeaways': Man's powerful response to Collins' obesity claims'How could this woman in a position of power be so dismissive of something so concerning'.15 Oct 12:43 AM
New ZealandArdern wades in on Collins' obesity and 'personal choices' commentsArdern also ruled out introducing a wealth tax as long as she was Prime Minister.14 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandSenior MP breaks ranks with Collins over obesityStats show one in three New Zealanders over the age of 15 are obese.13 Oct 08:37 PM
Kahu'Shocking': Major ethnic inequalities in breast reconstruction surgeryMinority patients are missing out on better quality of life and happiness after cancer.02 Aug 11:20 PM
KahuUse of BMI to detect heart risk in Māori, Pasifika misleading - doctorA study found that BMI has no relation to the special fatty tissue around the heart.13 Jun 10:45 PM
Lifestyle'We don't need another KFC': Locals back petition against fast food giantOne supporter said: 'Put in what the people are asking for, a decent supermarket!'03 Jun 08:02 PM
New ZealandFive actions to improve Kiwis' health beyond Covid-19Expert: Until now problems within NZ's health system have seemed hopelessly lost causes.21 May 11:57 AM
New Zealand'Tip of the iceberg': Jump in porn and gaming addictionGaming and porn use during lockdown has been big, says specialist.30 Apr 05:12 AM
New ZealandExtra hour's sleep slashes preschoolers' obesity risk: studyAn extra hour of sleep can cut a pre-schooler's risk of becoming obese by 24 per cent.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Milk, red meat healthy for us tooVegetables and fruit are good, but you need dairy products and red meat as well.18 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy babies born heavier may face a weighty challenge laterGirls born heavier are more likely to develop obesity by their mid-20s, study finds.07 Feb 10:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe new drugs that could extend the lives of 120,000 KiwisPharmac is considering new medicines for type 2 diabetics.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac to fund better diabetes drugsNew Zealand has had the worst range of funded diabetes drugs in the developed world.15 Jan 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKids' bedrooms become 'sleep labs' in junk food studyKids' bedrooms will become labs in a world-first NZ study into poor sleep and bad eating.12 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandLollies, chips, sugar plain packaging call from Northland DHBIt made the call in a position statement aimed at influencing policy.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand$5m project to begin building NZ's first 'gene bank'Scientists aim to tackle diseases hurting Kiwis by building NZ's first genomic database.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Big Read: Three crucial questions facing young KiwisNZ's biggest philanthropic effort will aid crucial studies. We look at three of them.22 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldPresident Trump's physical exam results are in ...The results are officially in after Trump's unscheduled medical checkup.18 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandObesity efforts slammed: 'negligence'Expert shocked that Labour 'lagging' on improving health of the nation.16 Nov 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLosing limbs: Why are so many Kiwis needing amputations?The Associate Health Minister wants a major health campaign around diabetes.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFat chance of help: Patients too obese for MRI machines, needlesCounties Manukau DHB wants the Government to crack down on junk food and drink.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Crackdown on junk food, drink to 'turn tide' on diabetesNew figures show diabetes now causes more than 1000 amputations a year in NZ.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOn our knees: The surging surgery costs blamed on obesity crisisEach publicly-funded surgery costs about $20,000.03 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuGene variant in Māori, Pacific Islanders, linked to taller heightA third of Maori and Pacific Islanders carry a gene variant just linked to taller height.24 Sep 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Who should we send home from Ihumātao?I hope Ihumātao will not live up to its name with blood being spilled. - Potonga Neilson18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOnly in NZ: Falling preschool obesity is unique worldwideGetting a good night's sleep could be the best way of preventing child obesity.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow to reduce child obesity? Stop fat-shaming"Anyone who wants to do it can," says the father of a 7-year-old who lost 5kg.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandObese patients stuck in hospital with community facilities stretchedFour severely overweight patients have been stuck in Middlemore for months.07 Jul 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleStar surgeon's next case: teaching us how not to get cancerReversing NZ's horror cancer rates isn't as hard as we think, says surgeon Richard Babor.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoverty tied to high Maori, Pacific child obesity ratesStudy finds poverty one reason for ethnic differences in weight issues.16 Jun 05:00 PM
