Does NZ need to rethink our public holidays?
We love to celebrate our multiculturalism here in Aotearoa, but looking at our holiday calendar, you mightn't think this is the case. Should we do more…
A Lifeguard for life
It's all in the name, Lifeguards are here to keep you and your whānau safe this summer on Aotearoa's beautiful beaches ?♀️?
Kaicycle
You've heard of recycling, but what about 'Kaicycling'? Down in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, the team at Kaicycle are taking food scraps & turning them into delicious fruit…
Lyall Bay: Dog Beach
Where good dog owners become good friends! Lyall Bay, a.k.a Dog Beach, brings together pooches and people alike ???
Cooking on a budget
Have you fallen on hard times? Maybe you're pilfering away those pretty pennies? We've got you covered: here's Nathaniel with 3 meals you can whip up…
Tips from a kaimoana professional
Nothing says Kiwi summer more than a sunny afternoon and a little kaimoana ?? Catch some quick tips from Rose, to get the most out of…
Full circle - Victoria and Sinead Envy, married during the festival where they first met....
Victoria and Sinead met at the Auckland Pride Festival several years ago so it only seems fitting that they tie the knot on a float, right?…
Welcome to Teapot Land
Welcome to the not-so-faraway land of teapots...Graham from Owaka has turned his front lawn into a mecca for those that love a good brew ☕️?
Planet-Friendly Periods
Periods are just another part of nature, but with the average woman using around 11,000 pads per lifetime they can take a toll on Mother Earth.…
PrEP - the revolutionary drug for people at-risk HIV
As of March 1, Aotearoa becomes one of the first countries to publicly fund PrEP - an HIV prevention drug that greatly reduces the risk of…
From school in the South Island to a medal in South Korea
What were you doing when you were 16? Zoi Sadowski-Synnott just represented NZ at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and won Aotearoa's first medal in 26…
Fatima's story - growing up with HIV
Fatima bravely shares her story about growing up with HIV in Aotearoa.
Charmaine Smith - Full time cop and rugby player.
Charmaine Smith keeps our streets safe as a full-time cop AND represents Aotearoa in the Black Ferns. We struggle to get out of bed on a…
Why we can't have sex with our family
For what could be considered the ultimate taboo, it's surprisingly common in television and movies...what's this fascination with incest all about?
The evolution of the family sitcom
Come with us as we look back at the family sitcom. From nuclear beginnings to the introduction of the dysfunctional family and now more and more…
This online meme has a dark backstory
We've all seen the memes but do you know the weirdly detailed backstory behind this set of stock images?
Being the child of divorce
The effects of divorce spread further than the two people going their seperate ways. We took some time to look at the toll divorce can take…
The horrific history of child abuse in New Zealand
The Kahui twins, Nia, and Moko - names etched into Aotearoa's dark history of child abuse. How does this keep happening?
Adopting Alex
We sat down with Alex to talk about his journey of adoption from Russia to Aotearoa.
Same-sex parenting
For same-sex couples in New Zealand starting a family can be difficult. There are limited options and each of them seem to have their own set…
The impact of technology on handwriting
Does technology mean the end of the pen license?!
Why are we being taught stuff that's gonna be taken over by robots anyway?
Some research says accountants have a 95% chance of having their job taken over by robots. Is there any point still studying accounting??
The deal with weed
It's a topic that has divided Kiwis. What's our country's future with weed?
Painkiller addiction
Mixing prescription drugs with booze is surprisingly common - and dangerous. Should GPs be doing more or does it come down to common sense?
Turning point
Peter was an addict for 40 years. Now he's helping others get back on their feet.
Drug Testing at Festivals - do you know what you're taking?
"1 in 4 samples is not as presumed." Drug testing at festivals could stop you from making a deadly mistake.
Hemp Farms
"We know weed grows really well here, so we were pretty confident hemp was going to grow really well.” ?
Meet the hemp farmers who turned their…
I’m addicted to oxy. It’s not just a problem in the U.S.
Heralded as a 'new and improved' morphine, oxycodone is one of many prescription medications being used recreationally. This is Luke's story.
Shaming smokers won't make them quit
Shaming smokers is discrimination and it’s not helping them quit ?
Marijuana Addiction
Marijuana addiction is more common than you might think, Grant explains what this can mean for sufferers.
