Sports

Scorching heat and steep hills were no obstacle for a Rotorua pharmacist who power-walked a 50km course of the Tarawera Ultramarathon, in just eight hours and 44 minutes

The Summer Holidays are finally here. To give you some inspiration for what to do with all the well-earned free time you (hopefully) have, we look back at some of the amazing hobby activities other pharmacists get up to

The Summer Holidays are finally here. To give you some inspiration for what to do with all the well-earned free time you (hopefully) have, we look back at some of the amazing hobby activities other pharmacists get up to

An “unnecessary” death shows boxing is an unacceptable sport and it should be immediately banned say medical groups

When Hamilton pharmacist David Bullen crossed the finish line after 12 hours and 40 minutes of gruelling swimming, cycling and running in the Ironman World Championship he felt elated and satisfied

Clive Cannons, owner of Clive’s Chemist in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, shares his love of long-distance running with reporter Nerine Zoio

From Hamilton to Hawaii; pharmacist David Bullen is competing in the Ironman World Championship on 13 October

Deema Alusi, manager of Unichem Bellblock Pharmacy in New Plymouth, speaks to Pharmacy Today reporter Nerine Zoio about her tennis hobby and how it keeps her fit, on her toes and happy

Intern pharmacist Tarryn Davey has helped deliver a pioneering moment for the women’s Black Sticks hockey team, which won its first Commonwealth Games gold medal last month.

Futsal is a Brazilian variant of indoor soccer – known for increased speed and ball contact. It isn’t a well-known sport in New Zealand, but it turns out an Auckland pharmacist is right at the top of the national game as both a coach and a player. Bakr Al-Saudi, pharmacy manager at Unichem Leabank Pharmacy in Manurewa, has become adept at juggling many demands to follow his passion for the sport. Pharmacy Today reporter Nerine Zoio speaks to Mr Al-Saudi about his futsal-playing ways