The New Zealand Nurses Organisation is considering stab-proof vests and personal alarms for nurses. Incidents like these have become more frequent, highlighting safety concerns for mental health ...

A union is mulling whether stab-proof vests and personal alarms should be rolled out for nurses after one was stabbed while on the job. Photo / 123rf A union is mulling whether stab-proof vests ...

Weighted vests have become a popular addition to fitness routines, especially for women who want to enhance their workouts. These versatile tools can elevate your training by increasing resistance, ...

Jeff Tougher told this masthead the trial was “well overdue”. “It’s definitely needed – if a stab vest can put a barrier between a paramedic and blade then it’s more than worthwhile ...

Exercise training while wearing a weighted vest is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance. Social media posts and trainers are promoting them as a potential strategy for improving fitness and health.

KENYA’S GRASSLANDS expanded beneath the open cockpit of the little yellow biplane. The engine purred as the pilot dipped his wingtips over galloping giraffes. Later that evening, the fantasy ...

Weighted vests are a sure-fire way to level up a workout and look like a total badass while you're at it it. The buzzy fitness accessory can turn up the heat of any exercise, whether you’re ...

As someone who lives in South Africa, I'm no stranger to going on safari. However, I was intrigued when I heard I could reserve a safari ride through the Uber app, and decided to try it out to ...

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.