The dreaded prostate exam

It's just a small amount of pressure that causes some to crumble... Join Baz as he takes one for the team, getting the dreaded prostate exam,…

Imaginary Friends

Everybody meet The Little Old Man... you might have to get a little creative, as only our pal Alex can see him! ??

Drone racer

Fight Club? More like Flight Club... Drone racing is the sport of the future! We chatted with Fraser all about the new way to pass time…

Maha meets Majid Jordan

Described by Maha as 'the coolest guys on earth', meet Majid Jordan. They're the duo signed to Drake's OVO label, making the sweet music of Maha's…

Meeting friends a differently

Whoever said internet friends aren't real friends should consider going along to a Wellington Reddit meet up. You might even meet the love of your life...…

Sean or Chops? A story of a pet sheep.

Sheep are a man's best friend! Wait a minute... what? Meet the Kiwi couple really running with that old sheep-loving Kiwi yarn ?♥️?

Meet-Ups - a new(ish) way to make friends

In a slightly ironic mission, Meetup events get people OFF the internet and making friends IRL. Whether you love magic, drawing or just want a chat,…

Two teenage girls who murdered

The result of this teen friendship was anything but heavenly. Meet the girls who schemed to keep their friendship alive through one of New Zealand's most…

Who can be a dancer?

Jesse and Catherine aren't just dance partners, they're mates. The duo met at Touch Compass Dance Trust, New Zealand's only inclusive dance company ??

Music therapy and the elderly

A simple tune can take you from down to upbeat in an instant, and that's the thinking behind the music therapy Jamie is bringing to Southland…

Uncovering family history at Auckland War Memorial Museum

'To me it looked like the gates of heaven' - The Auckland War Memorial Museum is more than just a beautiful building, it's also helping Kiwis…

What to expect when you get old

Your body peaks in your 30s and then the descent into old age begins. Here's a closer look at some of the things our bodies have…

This retirement village brings in preschoolers for intergenerational learning

This weekly buddy reading programme in Wellington benefits both young and old as residents of Village at the Park help ngā tamariki learn to read ????

The Best of Nana

In celebration of elderly week, we've decided to bring back everyone's fav... Nana! She's back with some of her greatest hits, from advice on sex to…

My immigrant grandparents

WWII not only tore apart nations, it tore apart families. Sieska sat down with her grandparents who packed their clogs and sailed to the other side…

Growing old around the world

From Africa to South America and everywhere in between, we all have our own ways of caring for our Kaumātua. So in such a multicultural place,…

Flowers that last forever

Do you love beautiful flowers but lack that green thumb? Enter MARK ANTONIA, the couple creating exquisite bouquets that last for years - yes, years ???

Inside NZ's Fungarium

Come with us as we take a tour inside New Zealand's very own fungarium! It might sound like an attraction at the Easter Show, but it's…

Karma Cola - a social enterprise in Sierra Leone

They're putting the karma back into your cola... Karma Cola are quenching Kiwi's thirst for fairtrade goods, all with a humble nut!
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Indoor gardening

Step inside a real life urban jungle in the heart of Auckland city! Justin doesn't let a lack of space keep him from his love of…

The Climate Change Garden

Imagine a world without chocolate... ?Envision your mornings without that perky long black... ☕It seems as the world's climate changes, this scenario might not be so…

Urban Beekeeping

The rooftops of Auckland are abuzz with a sweet secret... Take a tour of the beehives tucked out of sight, gifting us with the golden 'nectar…

Maha attempts to grow a garden.

Our friend Maha is a self-confessed plant killer ??So, in celebration of gardens week, we gave her a challenge... 4 plants, 14 days. What will thrive?…

Can psychedelics heal depression?

There's no magical cure for depression, but can magic mushrooms help out? Psychedelics New Zealand certainly think so, but you might want to hold up on…

Brekfist: Drugs

Do you feel like your education on drugs was woefully inadequate? No worries, Johanna and Saraid are here to tackle the touchy subject over some delicious…

Living with Marfan

James takes over 105 pills a week, but these pills aren't for fun, they're to keep him ticking. Take a look as James shows us how…

I was addicted to P

Andy's journey using P began at 19. It took over 10 years for Andy to shake the addiction, get clean and start a new life. He's…

Rongoā Māori - finding medicine in the bush

Would you know how to heal yourself from nature alone? Raukura practises Rongoā Māori - traditional healing using our beautiful native bush.

The difficulty in obtaining medicinal cannabis

Canada have done it, France have done it, even most of the US have done it, so why is medicinal cannabis still such a contentious subject…

Why are drugs so addictive?

If the D.A.R.E programme taught us anything, it's that drugs are addictive. But why? Here's a wee cartoon man to give us some answers.

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