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…
New Zealand creates remarkably valuable tech firms. How can it keep more of the benefits? – Rod McNaughton
Is New Zealand as good at retaining the wider economic benefits of successful technology companies as it is…
Influenza A surge: Flu patients face corridor beds and 10-hour waits
“They are so incredibly under-resourced,” she said. In the past fortnight, a surge of influenza A cases has…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital asks patients to limit support people as winter illnesses pile on pressure
“Where possible, we ask patients to limit this to one support person. This small step can make a…
Whey protein boom: Weight-loss drugs drive demand for New Zealand dairy
Prices for whey powder in its key market, the United States, were soaring this year. Rabobank said in…
All Blacks: Ethan de Groot says South Africa or France sabbatical possible
However, while speaking in South Africa, he suggested a sabbatical to the country might be possible eventually. Ethan…
Everlab preventative healthcare and wellness start-up launches in New Zealand
In April, one of Australia’s leading longevity platforms, Everlab, launched in Aotearoa. After five consultations, dozens of tests…
Toxic anti-worming drug for animals, levamisole, found in NZ party pills and powders
International research has revealed severe reactions to the drug overseas – from nausea, vomiting, fatigue, joint pain and…
NZ Muscle pulls protein and creatine supplements after review
“NZ Muscle apologises for these issues and invites affected customers to request refunds directly.” The company’s statement followed…
The Good Vitamin Co recalls kids’ gummies after parents report allergic reactions
The recall relates to three types of bottles containing between 90 and 160 servings, holding the batch numbers…
Planet Fitness NZ backer Castle Point Fitness in liquidation before gyms open
The office’s website said the company was established in 2021 (actually incorporated in April 2022) “solely to introduce…
Former All Blacks flanker Shannon Frizell linked with shock NZ return in bid to play at 2027 World Cup – reports
But the return of 33-test All Black Frizell will add some extra spice to the battle of who…