Health & Bodies
Gen Z is drinking less than previous generations but still binge drinking
The trend is being found among rangatahi across many countries like Australia, the UK, and Canada.
New Zealand's suicide rates are the lowest they've been in 13 years
Māori, men and young people are still overrepresented in suicide rates
I found out I had breast cancer at 25
Nearly 400 women are diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45 each year in New Zealand.
Hi employers. Young NZers with vision loss deserve jobs too
"I think employers need to have an open mind."
I'm Year 13 and disabled. My future depends on how accessible NZ unis are
"Not enough is being done in New Zealand to meet the needs of its disabled communities."
Petting a dog could be good for your brain
A new study has found petting dogs can boost the part of our brains that helps regulate our emotions
The Covid-19 pandemic may have changed our personalities, new study finds
Traits that took a small dip included extroversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.
One quarter of New Zealanders need you to keep wearing a mask: opinion
Almost three years into the ongoing pandemic, New Zealanders know how to take care of each other.
Uh oh: Repeated infections may make you 50% higher risk for Alzheimer's
A new study has found concerning links between viral infections and the disease.
People with chronic pain feel forced to hide their suffering
Chronic pain sufferers fear being seen as drug-seeking, lazy, and mentally unstable.
'It feels like a slap in the face': high risk people on dropping mask mandates
How does this decision affect our most vulnerable?
Alcohol needs graphic warnings like ciggies: expert
Picture warnings were 10 times more likely to influence drinking behaviours, a study has found.
Bad news: doomscrolling is ruining your health
Who would’ve thought?
Queer men in NZ are worried about our response to monkeypox
“If it affected heterosexuals, would vaccines be easier to obtain?”
'War on drugs has failed': Calls for a new way to tackle meth harm in NZ
Several recommendations have been made in a new report to tackle the drug's harm in NZ.
Bracing for fentanyl: NZ experts push for safe drug-using space
“An overdose prevention centre would offer a more compassionate, health-based approach."
1 in 3 drugs sold in NZ aren’t what you think
"There’s no cocaine in the sample”
Unpacking SPF, broad-spectrum and reef safety: Here’s the Re: guide to sunscreen
Re: has put together a checklist of things to look out for when you fork out for your next bottle.
Asking people what cosmetic surgery they would get if it was free
"Probably Botox. You know, uni stress - frown lines."
Welcome to Fashion Week
Here's what you need to know about our fashion and beauty coverage for this week.
Using social media during a manic episode: two NZers share their experience
Research shows people with bipolar disorder are prone to risk-taking behaviour they later regret.
91% of night-time e-scooter crashes related to alcohol
ACC has so far paid out more than $5.2 million in claims relating to e-scooter injuries for 2022.
Daily weed use makes you 17x more likely to be dependent
Cannabis is New Zealand’s most commonly used illicit drug, according to the NZ Drug Foundation.
Debunking 5 sex myths I learnt as a young Pasifika woman
If your oil dries up, you’re absolutely fine, sis.
NZ must take action on monkeypox now, sexual health experts say
Experts are urging the Government to take steps to prevent monkeypox from becoming endemic.
Including pleasure in sex education could increase condom use, study finds
“Pleasure has been overlooked and stigmatized in health promotion and sex education”.
Monkeypox is causing stigma for gay and bisexual men
As of today, there have been over 20,000 confirmed monkeypox cases worldwide.
Students twice as likely to live in mouldy homes than other NZers
35 percent of students had A4 size mould growing in their flats, a new survey says.
People are banking their poo for the future
NZ experts think something stinks.