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…
Online gambling: Overseas gambling website Leo Vegas told to stop advertising in New Zealand
Jackpot City, licensed in Alderney in the Channel Islands, received a notice in November 2023. 20Bet, licensed in…
New Apple Watch feature addresses hypertension – ‘the silent killer’
The tests take place in the background – you don’t notice them – over a month. Using data…
Forsman’s 1000 New Zealand victories a tribute to Jomara Bloodstock connection
“I wouldn’t be anywhere near 1,000 without him,” he said. “A lot of it is his hard work…
Rare white humpback whale sighting off Kaikōura sparks excitement
“And you just saw a glimpse the first time it came up to the surface, but we ended…
Horse racing: The historic black-type week nobody planned – Mick On Monday
But from the Saturday just gone through to this Saturday at Ellerslie, there are a remarkable five separate…
Hall of Famer Barry Purdon to make surprise return to the racetrack
“We ended up having some complications, so I think I have had six operations, although Katrina [his wife]…
Boxing: Former Commonwealth Games rep Emile Richardson to make pro debut
He also competed in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In his corner is his coach, Cairo George, who has…
Weight-loss medications in NZ: What we’re missing out on, according to a dietitian and a nutritionist
Henderson says that while New Zealand doesn’t yet have strong data on just how popular they’ve become here,…
TAB Racing Club to close as Entain focuses on core betting business
While the club has been a hit, it requires a $2.5 million annual investment to operate and Entain…