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Study: bra is a 'false necessity'
Women don't need to wear a bra, a new French study suggests, saying the under-garment is a "false necessity."
Blood pressure surge 'alarming'
The average blood pressure of New Zealanders in middle life appears to have increased, an "alarming" finding that could…
Rhys Darby: Two Cornish rappers and a Casiotone to go
My Cornish rappers have arrived, writes Rhys Darby. I'm really happy that I could start this week's column with that sentence…
Travellers' Tips
My wife and I are looking for our lifetime trip and…
Fitness Challenge: Slipstream for race success
Each week Rachel Grunwell tries a new sport to bring you the lowdown.
A clear view for baby Ben
Little Benjamin Daniel squealed with delight as he looked around after sight-saving surgery.
Pleasure overeating studied
Scientists are starting to unravel the mystery of moreishness - why some snacks seem impossible to eat in small amounts.
Kids eating fish have fewer allergy risks - research
Feeding fish to kids before they reach the age of 12 could help prevent allergies, scientists say.
Health
Preschoolers vaccinated against hepatitis A after diagnosis
More than 150 children, relatives and staff at a Christchurch preschool have been given hepatitis A…
Kelly Osbourne still battles body hang-ups
Kelly Osbourne is still critical of her body despite losing about weight.
Turf fears spur toxin tests
Auckland Council will test water running off a new artificial sports field after fears were raised that a layer made from…
Sweet taste safe to consume
The artificial sweetener aspartame has been subject to hoax claims but research shows it's okay
Science: How to predict pain
Scientists have figured out how to recognise pain in brain scans, possibly paving the way for future…
Unhealthy adults aging faster
Today's adults are so unhealthy they are 15 years 'older' than their parents and grandparents at the same age, researchers…
The Cuban diet: eat less, exercise more - halve preventable deaths
In a unique natural experiment, researchers have observed how a nation that lost an average of 5kg per head over five years…
A sick person just has to breathe on you
It's not the tissue-gropers that are most likely to give the flu to you. All a sickly person really has to do is breathe…
Police smash NZ steroid dealing ring
A million-dollar nationwide steroid dealing ring that involved banned medicines being posted around New Zealand has been…
Couple fight for son's body parts
Health Archives
The parents of Zachary Gravatt, who died of meningococcal disease, have revealed a fresh agony they…
Life & Style
Dads stay away from sex talk
Fathers do not want to answer their children's questions about sex, with 95 per cent of parents saying that it is mothers…
Health & Wellbeing
Nicky Park: These fruits are berry good for you
Life & Style Editor Nicky Park speaks to an international berry expert about why these fruits are so good for you.
Exercise
Work up a sweat, sleep better
Exercise helps you sleep better at night, and too much time sitting down will keep you awake, a new survey says.
National
Government accepts quake recommendations
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Ninety percent of the 189 recommendations made by the Royal Commission into the Canterbury Earthquakes…
Medicine
Bodybuilder admits steroid dealing
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A champion bodybuilder has today admitted running a nationwide steroid dealing operation, pleading guilty…
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