Weight loss drugs in New Zealand: Benefits and risks of GLP-1s explained
All medicines have side effects, says Professor Rhiannon Braund, head of the University of Waikato’s school of pharmacy…
Mum inspired by son’s health battle to build new app for Kiwis
Luca Goodwin, 11, was born with a congenital heart defect and had to undergo three rounds of open-heart…
Government pausing prescription of puberty blockers for some
“Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues play an important role in treating a range of medical conditions. We are ensuring they…
Small Business: Piq aims to reshape how Kiwis drink their daily coffee
What inspired you to start the business? I thought about starting Piq almost two years ago now, and…
From 157kg to 70kg: How a Pāpāmoa man turned his health around in under a year
Ben Pamment’s heaviest weight was 157kg. Photo / Supplied The 31-year-old said he suffered a serious knee injury…
Starved of motion? Why our kids need a ‘movement diet’
Nicky Pellegrino Health writer·New Zealand Listener· 29 Oct, 2025 05:01 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to…
Abandoned Matamata Cup runners to get crack at take two – Mick On Monday
That wasn’t the case last year when the Team Wealleans Matamata Cup had to be moved from its…
We asked dietitians for healthy high-protein meals. Here’s their list
Registered dietitians told us that most adults should aim to eat between 25 and 30g of protein at…
Cost-of-living crisis: Almost half of Kiwis going backwards financially
“The data definitely shows a challenging environment for Kiwis.” But Grange said women and the younger generation were…
Charlie Sheen’s new book reconstructs his meltdown era
He immediately understood the stakes: Either he had to swear off this euphoria or go all-in and let…
Star quartet going separate ways after luckless starts to season
“She’s come through the race well and she’ll have three weeks in the paddock now with the idea…
Northlanders urged to talk money for better financial literacy
Carr, from Your Money Blueprint in Waipu, said financial education was “more important than ever”. The high cost…