Cannabis is the third most widely used recreational drug in New Zealand. Read more about the effects of cannabis and tips for safety in…

Alcohol at parties can be great fun, but alcohol at parties can also spell disaster. Here are some great tips for your parties.

Alcohol is readily available among teenagers and pre-teens in New Zealand. For NZ parents we overview some key facts on the abuse of alcohol and the…

A vasectomy or male sterilisation is a common and effective form of contraception and family planning. Read about the procedure, costs, the pros and cons…

This article on Tubal Ligation or Female Sterilisation explains how it works, who it is suitable for and the advantages and disadvantages of Tubal…

This article on progesterone only, or mini pill, explains the advantages & disadvantages of the progesterone only pill as a contraceptive choice.

This article explains the concept of natural family planning, the pros and cons and how natural family planning may work for you.

This article on the Intra Uterine Device / IUD contraceptive explains how it works, who IUDs are suitable for, and the advantages & disadvantages…

This article on diaphragms and caps explains how they work, who they are suitable for and the advantages & disadvantages of diaphragms and caps.…

This article on Depo Provera Contraceptive Injection explains how it works, who the injection is suitable for, the risks, the side effects, and the advantages …