Obesity
Auckland facing an uncontrollable health crisis
A group looking at how to boost activity and improve the health of Aucklanders, says its report on obesity rates shows the city is facing an uncontrollable health crisis. The report says more than… Audio
Public health experts urge action on obesity
More than 70 public health specialists are urging the government to tax sugary drinks to tackle New Zealand's high rates of childhood obesity.
Niva Retimanu - Running For Her Life
You'll know Niva Retimanu's voice - she's one of New Zeland's best newsreaders. What you might not know is Niva's fight for her health. She joins Wallace to talk about her new book Leading From Behind… Audio
Surge in demand for adult nappies
The market for adult nappies is surging. Lauren Coleman-Lochner is a retail and consumer reporter for Bloomberg News who's looked at the sector. Audio
Research into children's literacy, obesity and mental health gets $34m
A new project aims to cut the number of children who struggle to read and make NZ the only country in the world to successfully reduce childhood obesity.
Fruit in Schools boost 'not enough'
Extra funding from the government to expand its Fruit in Schools programme isn't enough to stop childhood obesity, an obesity campaigner says.
Obese patients worry anaesthetists
Anaesthetists are warning that over-weight patients are more at risk of problems before, during and after surgery Audio
Obesity, problem drinking on the rise - survey
An annual snapshot of the nation's health shows 31 percent of adults are obese and problem drinking is increasing. Audio
NZers getting fatter, less active and drinking more dangerously
New Zealanders are getting fatter, less active and drinking more dangerously. Audio
Weight gain between pregnancies 'increases stillbirth risk'
A new study has found a mother's weight gain between pregnancies increases the risk of stillbirth and infant death. Audio
No time to waste in fighting obesity
Sharon Brettkelly asks what is being done to halt the obesity crisis Video, Audio
Opposition parties lament resignation of top obesity campaigner
The Green Party says a leading campaigner's decision to quit the fight against obesity shows governments have favoured the junk-food industry over people's health. Audio
Despairing obesity battler quits fight
A leading New Zealand obesity campaigner is quitting the battle, saying she has achieved nothing in 14 years.
Leading anti-obesity campaigner calls it quits in frustration
A leading obesity campaigner is quitting the battle saying she has achieved nothing in the last 14 years with the obesity rate continuing to climb. Audio
Toddlers pick up anti-fat views: study
Otago University researchers say toddlers are picking up anti-obesity attitudes from their mothers. Audio
Mexico's battle against Big Soda
A reduction to Mexico's soda tax has surpisingly been rejected by Mexico's Senate. Tina Rosenberg has been covering Mexico's battle with Big Soda for The New York Times and The Guardian. Audio
Labour reveals plan to tackle obesity
The Labour Party is pledging to make the food industry start reducing sugar content in processed food as part of a plan to tackle obesity.
Mexico cuts soft drink tax
The Mexican government's being criticised over a vote to water down its tax on fizzy drinks. David Agren's been following the issue in Mexico City. Audio
Gang says kids benefit from healthy food
The Government's new plan for tackling childhood obesity was criticised yesterday for not including a measure experts say is crucial -- providing healthy meals in schools. Audio
Otara GP says Obesity Plan needs to be properly resourced.
Alan Moffitt is a GP working at the coalface of tackling obesity problems. He says while the Government's Obesity Plan is comprehensive, it will only work if it's resourced properly. Audio
