With temperatures on the rise as we head into summer, University of Otago researchers are reminding people that it takes more than just wearing sunscreen to be sun smart.
New Zealand has one of the highest mortality rates for malignant melanoma in the world and new research shows the slip, slop, slap message is still not getting through.
The study, which interviewed 1800 people in 2016 found many sunburned New Zealanders did not use optimal sun protection.
Lead researcher Dr Geri McLeod spoke to Kim Hill.
