Science shorts: Shatavari root, magnesium, biotics in the spotlight
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) has a long history in Ayurveda and is dubbed the “Queen of Herbs” (kiran nagare/Getty…
Listen to The Country: Andrew Whiley on the best rural golf courses in New Zealand
Nancy Crawshaw Time is running out to enter the 2027 Zanda McDonald Award. We ask the 2024 winner…
Shatavari root extract may support women’s sexual wellness
Eight weeks of supplementation with Ixoreal Biomed’s SRI-81 Shatavari was also associated with with lower sexual distress and…
Spain to extend anti-crisis measures under pressure from soaring prices
The Spanish government is negotiating how to extend financial support to household and businesses beyond 30 September, when…
The hidden cost of Kiwis not taking their meds
ZOOM Pharmacy’s Din Redzepagic on why nearly a third of New Zealanders don’t take their meds — and…
24 Hours for the Lads: Hastings students tackle men’s mental health stigma
“I’m a bit more mature now, so I realised how important it is to open up.” He said…
What Nobody Is Saying About the HYROX Beijing Incident
When “a win is a win” runs over someone else’s lane On September 12, 2026, HYROX Beijing, women’s…
Weight-loss drugs v AI: Which one will reshape the economy first – Liam Dann
I don’t doubt it will, but there is uncertainty about the timing. Meanwhile, there’s been plenty of talk…
On the Beaton track: Auckland University ‘Navigators’ student raises venture capital for crime-fighting startup at multimillion valuation
The raise was supported by Antler, a venture and private equity firm based in Singapore, Beaton, Eliot Crowther…
On The Up: Powerlifter Sandy Stoddart to represent New Zealand at the Oceania Powerlifting Championships in Fiji at 71 years old
He is now just months away from competing in his biggest competition yet. Stoddart, who spends five days…
The latest on trade negotiations between Canada and the United States
OTTAWA – Here are the latest developments on the trade negotiations between Canada and the United States, as…
Nutrition myth buster: How the “metabolism myth” created a nation of snackers
Jennifer Bowden Nutrition writer·New Zealand Listener· 17 Aug, 2026 06:04 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…