Rising obesity levels mean that carmakers are having to go to elaborate lengths to accommodate supersized drivers.

Your chances of dying before your time are increased by sitting for long periods, no matter how much you work out, according to new research.

British scientists have found the first direct link between the weight of a mother-to-be and that of her child.

New Zealand's obesity rate surged ahead in the 12 years to 2009, a major nutrition report released today by the Ministry of Health shows.

Two previously beefy Brits who converted to New Zealand's "atmosphere of fitness" have spoken out against two fellow immigrants who said their new home made them fat.

A waif-like model almost collapsed from lack of food and water at NZ Fashion Week, a designer says.

Scientists believe giving obese people the same psychological counselling as those with anorexia could help them.

A beefed-up Peter Jackson is fighting the battle of the bulge again.

Scientists blame the increase on the spread of a Western-style diet, leading to rising levels of obesity.

The increasing number of extremely obese patients has forced Waikato Hospital to open special rooms.

A blogger has declared overweight passengers have become a problem for taking up too much room on Auckland buses.

Have you ever wondered how French women stay so miraculously thin? Me neither.

Fat activism is the latest movement sweeping the globe as plus-size people rally against prejudice and discrimination.