Culture

Body Worlds

Ever wondered what the inside of a human body looks like? Well, here's your chance to take a closer look. The Body Worlds Vital - New…

Swap it Like It's Hot

There's a new way to shop and you don't have to spend a cent!
The Auckland Libraries' event Swap It Like It's Hot let shoppers trade…

Why is it so hard to buy milk in glass bottles?

Meet Julian from Oaklands, he's championing sustainability by running a company sellingl miraka in glass bottles. So why aren't bigger dairy companies doing the same?

What is a hypebeast?

Aiden from Parlour explains exactly what a hypebeast is and why people queue for hours for the latest gear ???

KFC lover turns vegan for a week

What happens when a self-confessed meat lover trades in his fried chicken and sweet and sour pork for curly kale and chickpeas? We follow Bryson on…

We went to NZ's first flat earth conference

We went along to Aotearoa's first Flat Earth Conference, where people believe space isn't real and gravity is a lie...

Comment sections: What do they say about us?

Frightening, entertaining or just plain rude; comment sections are becoming the major way to discuss big issues in our world. So, what do they say about…

Disability in the media

Diversity of those with disabilities can be often overlooked by mainstream media. Welcome Red Nicholson, creator of Conversations With Crips, a podcast busting media myths surrounding…

Just like the movies: Inside the Weta Cave

Orcs, elves, swords and more, the world famous Weta Cave is turning 10 this year! We popped in for a visit to the middle of Middle…

Re:visit: Paul Holmes, a controversial legend

"Those were our people today, and that was Holmes tonight". We re:visit the career of the late Sir Paul Holmes, a broadcasting legend who came with…

Memorable media moments

Princess Di's tragic demise, the 9/11 attacks, earthquakes, Kanye interrupting Taylor...which major news events do you remember the most? ???

The Wilhelm Scream

You've heard it before, but you might not know it yet! Get in on one of the film industry's biggest inside jokes: The Wilhelm Scream ??

Racism in the media

Ads, ads, ads - they're everywhere we look, but what happens when you look a little a closer? Re: zooms in on whether the media we…

Virtual Reality - future or fad?

From shooting space pirates to cooking crumpets, virtual reality has hit Aoteoroa! Re: visited Virtual Reality Studio in Mount Roskill to give it a go &…

The app combatting online bullying

Social media is all fun and games... until it gets personal. We catch up with Keryn, creator of ICON, the app enabling Kiwi teens to combat…

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…

The peculiar history of Ouija boards

Have you tried contacting the dead? Here's a look back at the somewhat unnerving history of the Ouija board ?

Do we still need God to defend New Zealand?

Now with less than 45% of Kiwis identifying as Christian, is it time to look at giving our national anthem a bit of a spruce up…

The haunting story behind tooting in this tunnel

We thought you honked through tunnels for the same reason you hold your breath over bridges. Turns out the story behind why drivers toot through Wellington's…

Young & Religious

According to the last census, Aotearoa is less religious than ever. However, there are still young, religious Kiwis who continue to practice their chosen faith for…

Scientology in NZ

Did you know that the Church of Scientology's second oldest church is right here in Aotearoa? We didn't, so we went and checked it out.

Gay, Indian, Christian, Married.

Welcome to New Zealand's first gay Indian wedding ?

The Hijab - Repression or Self Expression?

The hijab has become a hot social and political topic in recent years. We spoke to two Kiwi women about their experiences being hijabi women in…

Are aliens real? - This Auckland man believes so...

Mike is from Share International New Zealand and firmly believes that we have space brothers out there in different universes. Do they come in peace? ???

The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a thing...

Karen is the Prime Ministeroni of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster - New Zealand a religion that has been a part of the census…

What exactly is Hillsong Church?

Attended by the likes of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, we had a look at Hillsong, the church that helped Brooke Fraser win her Grammy.

Losing weight with meal kits

Christina credits switching to My Food Bag for helping her lose 20kg. There's no denying food delivery services are convenient, but are they a realistic option…

Vegans getting nude to save the planet

"We're exploiting our own bodies but you're exploiting the bodies of...vulnerable beings that have no choice" meet the vegan women standing up (and lying down in…

James Aspey

James Aspey is a proud vegan with a massive social following. He came to chat to us about his plant-based diet, vegan myths, muscles and meat.

Dieting Sucks

Fad diets are everywhere this time of year. The Ministry of Health have recently published their review of Popular Diets, and their recommendation is basically...just common…