Boyd Swinburn

Using the health star-rating for packaged food should be simple, but it's not Audio

Health Coalition Aotearoa, a collective of health organisations, want a meeting with the Government over concerns a programme which provides free school lunches may be in jeopardy. Ka Ora Ka Ako was… Audio

A group representing more than 9000 doctors has written to the Prime Minister along with the health and Māori development ministers, urging them to change their mind on ditching planned smoking… Audio

A health campaigner says the Christchurch Mama Hooch sexual assault case has exposed failings in liquor licensing rules and is calling for an overhaul of the law.

Last week Brothers Danny and Roberto… Audio

Labour vape election policy's about "putting the horse back in the stable" according the Prime Minister. But some critics say it's already well and truly bolted. If it's still in government post… Video, Audio

New research shows that about seven out of 10 of new type two diabetes cases can be attributed to a 'sub-optimal diet.' Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health at the University of… Audio

Health groups are calling for urgent changes to regulate the use of lobbying in government, following reporting by RNZ this week.

Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair Boyd Swinburn says the reporting… Audio

Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Raj Chakraborti and Jo McCarroll hear from Senior Lecturer, School of Geography at the University of Otago Dr Daniel Kingston and professor Boyd Swinburn. Audio

Fast food outlets are coming under fire from academics, who are accusing corporate brands of using the Covid-19 pandemic as an advertising tactic.

Researchers at the University of Auckland found 27… Audio

The government has revealed how it plans to make New Zealand smoke-free by 2025, and some of its proposals have people scratching their heads. They include prohibiting filters for cigarettes, limiting… Audio

Keeping free school lunches away from corporate catering would ensure they are healthy and locally sourced. Professor Boyd Swinburn speaks to Jesse about why he doesn't want the lunches outsourced to… Audio

Professor of Global Health and Nutrition at Auckland University, Boyd Swinburn, says recent research he was part of points to sugary drink taxes working and would have a big impact in New Zealand on… Audio

A group of academics is sticking to its criticism of the advertising regulator over unhealthy food marketed to children. Three top nutrition academics, led by Professor Boyd Swinburn conducted a study… Audio