How to get to the Rugby World Cup final: Flights, match tickets and accommodation prices in Paris

How to get to the Rugby World Cup final: Flights, match tickets and accommodation prices in Paris

As far as spontaneous trips go, a last-minute decision to head to Paris for the Rugby World Cup final is as good as it gets. Organising an adventure with such a limited time frame could be a headache, so NZ Herald Sport has done the heavy lifting for you. In this ideal world where you … Read more

Could a ketone drink used by soldiers help to keep you strong and ward off dementia?

Could a ketone drink used by soldiers help to keep you strong and ward off dementia?

Every morning, retired plastic surgeon Jim Johnson has a small bottle of liquid with his breakfast. It’s not fruit juice or yoghurt — instead, the 76-year-old is drinking a supplement packed with ketones. These are molecules the body naturally produces and uses as fuel when it is running low on energy from carbohydrates — and … Read more

Could cheese actually CUT cholesterol and be GOOD for your heart?

Could cheese actually CUT cholesterol and be GOOD for your heart?

For years cheese has been demonised and we’ve been told to limit our intake — the thinking was that it contains large amounts of saturated fat, which is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.  But has cheese been misunderstood? Some experts now believe the distinctive ‘matrix’ of cheese – i.e. its … Read more