LifestyleUse of steroids in gyms rocketsAn increasing obsession with appearance and body shape has led to a spike in the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in gymnasiums.20 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleCoffee linked to underweight babies - researchOne cup of fresh coffee a day significantly increases the chances of giving birth to an underweight baby, research has shown.19 Feb 08:35 PM
LifestyleHigh fibre foods = more calories, scientists sayManufacturers' measurements do not take into account the caloric value of fibre.18 Feb 09:50 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Caught in the jetstream of a rogue farter's charterAs a fan of cheese, baked beans, cheese-on-baked-beans on toast, beer and rugby, many people wrongly assume I'm also a fan of farting. Let me be absolutely clear: I'm not.18 Feb 08:30 PM
TechnologyFirst bionic hand with feelingThe first bionic hand that allows an amputee to feel what they are touching will be transplanted later this year in a pioneering operation that could introduce a new generation of artificial limbs with sensory perception.18 Feb 06:13 AM
LifestylePaddle to our own volcanoWhat is it?</strong> Guided kayak tour from Fergs Kayaks to Rangitoto Island and back (you climb the island in-between).16 Feb 08:00 PM
LifestyleThe power of sleepArianna Huffington, founder of the <i>Huffington Post</i>, reveals how an accident forced her to re-evaluate the critical importance of sleep in an accelerated life</strong>15 Feb 05:00 PM
SportAcademic: Sport needs fast food supportChildren's sport would be almost non-existent without support from multinational fast food companies, an academic says.14 Feb 06:14 PM
LifestyleNZ sports need healthy sponsors - researchA study into sports sponsorship has found a third of food and beverage companies sponsoring sport in New Zealand could be classified as unhealthy.14 Feb 01:20 AM
LifestyleCoroner's warning about CokeA caffeine overload brought on by drinking up to 10 litres of Coca-Cola a day was a contributing factor in a woman's death, a coroner has ruled.12 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleAlcohol + diet mixer = more drunk, fasterAdding a diet mixer to your alcohol could be getting you drunker, faster, researchers say.11 Feb 10:15 PM
LifestyleReturn of the deadly coughIncreasing numbers of adults are falling ill with whooping cough as an epidemic sweeps the country.11 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandLiquor firms' input spurnedThe liquor industry must be shut out of alcohol policy-making and implementation, to prevent manufacturers from undermining efforts to reduce the harms of alcohol.10 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleGet into the swingWhat is it? Yoga/Pilates using a silk swing. It's similar to New York's anti-gravity aerial yoga, dreamed up by Christopher Harrison who was one of the co-founders of Cirque du Soleil.09 Feb 08:00 PM
LifestyleSaturated fat isn't so bad - studyNew research out of America suggests margarine might have been more harmful than butter and lard all along.06 Feb 08:40 PM
LifestyleKiwis creating technology to help autistic kidsAutistic children could be taught life-changing communication skills on high-tech computer tablets, New Zealand researchers say.06 Feb 05:30 PM
LifestylePeaches Geldof is 'sexiest while pregnant'Peaches Geldof is "more confident" than ever with her pregnancy figure.05 Feb 06:30 PM
LifestyleVegos have stronger tickersVegetarians are a third less likely to need hospital treatment for heart disease or die from it, claim researchers.05 Feb 05:30 PM
LifestyleCannabis use linked to stroke riskCannabis use may double the stroke risk in young adults, according to a recent study.05 Feb 03:50 AM
LifestyleWould you rather go blind or lose a limb?Most New Zealanders would rather cut a decade off their life or lose a limb than go blind, a survey has revealed.05 Feb 12:50 AM
LifestylePoor mental health leads to bad behaviourPoor mental health leads to bad lifestyle behaviour in socially disadvantaged people - not the other way round, a study suggests.05 Feb 12:20 AM
OpinionJohn Loof: Knowledge key to understanding cancerMost of us know about the enormous impact of this disease because it will have already touched our lives in some way, writes John Loof.03 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleDance to get happy and fitWhat is it? A group dance class inspired by modern music and movements from Bollywood and bhangra Indian dance.02 Feb 08:00 PM
OpinionBlog: Sprucing with juiceNicky Park has recovered from the silly season by daring to detox and tackling a juice cleanse.31 Jan 09:20 PM
LifestyleFish eyes can detect disesaseDiscarded fish eyes are being used by a Kiwi scientist to help early detection of diseases like diabetes and cancer.31 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleNew jab gives you hangoverA new experimental jab that aims to cure alcoholism will give anyone who's had the vaccine an immediate and head-splitting hangover with just one sip of booze.30 Jan 05:50 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: How to know if he/she is the oneBam. Right there. It’s a biggie and it needs more explanation. It’s not essential for happiness but it surely helps a great deal. It’s can be a lifelong quest... finding The One.27 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleThere really is such thing as the man flu - expertIt's often seen as nothing more than whinging about a cold, but 'man flu' really does exist, according to research.27 Jan 06:00 PM
WorldCharis Palmer: We're fatter than we care to admitPeople are increasingly reporting their weight as lower than it is, skewing data on obesity rates, according to an Irish study.27 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleEggs aren't so bad - expertPeople have been avoiding eggs due to the cholesterol they contain, but new research has found we can eat up to six eggs a week.25 Jan 02:20 AM
LifestyleHow fruit affects emotionsEating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic.24 Jan 01:25 AM
