Stories by William Ray
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Doubt cast on sweetener diabetes link
19 Sep 2014
A study suggesting artificial sweeteners increase the risk of diabetes is making headlines around the world but a New Zealand nutritional expert says there is no cause for alarm.
Rest home criticised for poor care
4 Aug 2014
An Auckland rest home has been criticised by the Health and Disability Commissioner for its treatment of an 86-year-old woman who died shortly after she stayed there.
Toxic lake focus of bacterial research
22 Apr 2014
Scientists are using one of New Zealand's most toxic lakes as a natural laboratory to study why a bacteria threatening water supplies globally ramps up toxin production.