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Expert's string test to measure belly fat
Carrying too much fat around your belly? A piece of string can tell you the harsh truth.

How to avoid getting sick this winter
Build up your immune system before the chill really sets in.

Budding hemp industry set to grow
Non-psychoactive crop could be the future for New Zealand horticulture.

The best ways to wake up early
Incredibly productive morning routines that will have you bounding out of bed in no time.

Father's guilt over daughter's accidental death
"Just seeing her there, my life just changed in that moment."

Nanogirl: Why your kids wear you out
The endless energy children seem to have is the subject of a new study

Brides body shamed during their own wedding
Brides recalled the hurtful comments they received ahead of their weddings.

The surprising source of half your calories
If you're struggling to lose weight, here's a surprisingly easy-to-follow tip.

The true danger of smartphone overuse
Research suggests phone dependence has similar effects on the brain as opioid addiction.

Passengers on Kuala Lumpur flight at risk of measles
Health service advises vaccination in some cases, or in other cases quarantine.

Menstrual cups linked to toxic shock syndrome
Thought to be a safer alternative, menstrual cups are still causing toxic shock syndrome.

Deaf Uber driver's note goes viral
A note left by a hearing-impaired Uber driver is warming hearts all over the internet.

Mum's amazing 32kg post-partum weight loss
Ely Fisher shares her amazing before and after photos, as well as her top tips for others.

Dr Google patients can needle GPs
Rise in misinformed patients demanding treatments that don't work has GPs worried.

'Grief hits me': Lorraine Downes on losing Martin Crowe
In her new book, Life, Loss, Love, Downes lays bare her journey of grief.

How to battle school holiday stress
With the kids at home all day, you may find yourself more strung out than usual.

The 5:2 diet plan that will get you in shape
Science behind all the benefits of "intermittent fasting" is only getting stronger.

21-year-old's stark warning over stomach surgery
A young NZ woman has spoken about struggling with side effects of gastric bypass surgery.

How twin sisters beat acne with a diet change
These twins survived high school with barely a blemish. But then everything changed.

Star reveals 'body dysmorphia' over cystic acne
The actress recalled doing her make-up in the dark because she didn't want to see herself.

10 guilt-free snacks you can eat late at night
Rather than beat the urge to binge, here's what options are fine to snack on.

Chef Simon Gault's new health regime
Ex-Master Chef judge wants to help others with Type 2 diabetes improve their health.

Mum has breast enlargement to feed her baby
A mother reveals why she needed a 34DD breast enlargement in order to feed her child.

The skin care product with a 12,000-person wait list
The beauty product that has the skin care industry buzzing.

Can self-compassion change your life?
Greg Bruce goes to school with leading self-compassion practitioner Dr Anna Friis.

Bakery launches bloody tampon macarons
If anything was going to put you off brunch, this might be it - but it's for a good cause