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Prince William’s holiday beard: What does society make of a bit of facial hair?
The social signalling of stubble.

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Devlin Rodgers goes from 130kg Mongrel Mob prospect to 75 kg champion body builder. Video / Devlin Rodgers

The 'disgusting' Irish must-do that's worth travelling across the world for
It's not Guinness and it's not whiskey, but it is green, slimy and gooey.

The nine health benefits of regular strength training
You don't need a six-pack to feel the benefits of strength training in later life.

What's in your belly button, and does it matter?
Your navel has more to it than you might realise.

'Grateful': Meet Papakura's celebrity tattoo artist
Leroy Roberts is on a mission to put Māori art on the map, one tattoo at a time.

Baseball team under fire for 'fat-shaming' pig mascot name
The St. Paul Saints quickly found out not all were amused by their live pig mascot’s name.

'The risk is quite high': How to talk to your kids about their weight
'Unless you’re a very skilled person, those conversations never work out well.'

Can weight-loss pills and dieting cause eating disorders?
The demand for off-label weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is starting to get concerning.

Traffic 'through the roof': Kardashian plugs NZ mum's skincare products online
'To have someone like her attached to our brand ... is just really powerful.'

How body appreciation improves your satisfaction
Reap the benefits practicing positive body appreciation can provide.

The healthy way to lose six kilos if you’re a man
Carrying a little extra timber after the holidays? This is how you slim down sensibly.

Body image issues are rising in men - but help is at hand
Social media is rife with images of idealised physiques.

How to reset your gut health post-Christmas lunch
Experts say there are seven key signs of an unhealthy gut.

Why does dieting make me feel so hungry all the time - and how can I fix it?
There are a few reasons why a healthy lifestyle can leave you still feeling insatiable.

Tihei: Gastric sleeve surgery ‘best gift to myself’
Tracey Rangihuna has struggled with her weight for the last 30 years.

How to avoid middle aged joint pain
One osteopath has shared his must-know tips for easing joint pains and aches.

Morgana O'Reilly's one-woman sell-out show
With her having performed the show over 50 times, it will soon be made into a film.

Opinion: Why do people find my normal-sized body so offensive?
When I wrote about my yoga practice, I was shocked to see such vitriol in the comments.