Eight of the most common "energy" foods, and why they may not be so energising after all.

Scientists claim sleeping in your pants could lead to a host of health problems.

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Aucklanders are being pushed out of their own housing market and are responsible for one in five house sales in cities including Hamilton, Whangarei and Tauranga.

What is it that allows some people to harness their passion, to follow it almost effortlessly, yet it's such a struggle for many others?

A simple nail balm that could greatly improve the quality of life of cancer patients is being tested.

The investigation was prompted by public concern following several serious events affecting the Waikato services last year.

OPINION: Kyle MacDonald talks through the tips to improve our ability to pay attention to a partner and express empathy for their concerns.

Under-5s need at least three hours of physical activity and a maximum one hour screen time a day, parents likely to be told.

Wellington City councillors have agreed to make the capital city smoke-free by reducing the prevalence of smoking to less than 5 per cent by 2025.

Govt funds research into rising health problem as part of $84m push to produce high-value foods for export.

Having kiwifruit with your morning Weetbix might be the secret to staving off tiredness and hunger between meals during the day, scientists say.

Sex isn't only a pleasurable experience, with some reports claiming the act also has health benefits that can be compared to those of exercise.

Apply "100 per cent pure" tourism image to the agricultural industry and use science to create an export boosting "clean green healthy" focus, says expert.

A child's "handedness" is generally categorised as right, left or mixed, and tends to settle around the same time they acquire language - about four-years-old. It remains a persistent characteristic throughout our life.

Generally speaking, men approach diet, exercise and weight loss in the same way that they approach life - with a singular focus on what they are doing, no exceptions. For women, things are generally not so simple.

A study reveals how gyms can be a 'hotspot' for germs.

An expert reveals the food we should be eating, and do on occasion without realising.

The agony of repeated miscarriages may be prevented by a 15-minute procedure already being routinely offered in IVF clinics.

Middlemore Hospital has been designated a National Spinal Cord Impairment Centre, and has bought a new O-Arm and Navigation machine.

A mother has warned parents not to give ibuprofen to children suffering from chickenpox after her son ended up in hospital with septicaemia.

Our Bikini Body challengers spoke with the woman behind the movement, and were surprised by her refreshing take on fitness.

Research reveals what's likely been a long suspected inkling for many of us.

New studies turn the tables on what we know about "healthy" dairy.