Culture

Interview with a witch

Polly Lind is a witch. She practises a form of paganism that favours the energies of the seasons, connecting with nature and the city surrounding her.

Life before and after the Exclusive Brethren Church

The Exclusive Brethren Church may be somewhat of an enigma to those outside of the Evangelical Christian community. Re: met with 3 former members to talk…

Saraid and Johanna: Cults

Cults can break people down, but this morning Saraid and Johanna are breaking them down - in a purely educational way of course.

S I M P S O N W A V E

The Simpsons have become so iconic now, they've spawned a cult following for a microgenre of a subgenre.
Introducing - S I M P S O…

Brekfist: Astrology

Are you ready for some hard-hitting, alternative-fact driven 'journalism' with your Brekfist? Join Saraid and Johanna as they delve into the starry world of astrology...

Re:View: What do alien invasion movies tell us about white people?

Jeff Goldblum saving the world from destruction is a fond memory for many a 90s kid - but what if we asked you if alien invasion…

Armistice Day

100 years ago the Armistice was signed, ending WWI. To commemorate this day that changed the world, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has created a…

Conlang - the language of Nerdom

Conlangs are languages spurred from fantasy worlds and far away galaxies, but it doesn't mean they're any less real. We take a look at some of…

Louisa is a hyper-polyglot

Speaking more than one language is impressive enough, now how about speaking six? Say hallo, bonjour, hola, zdravo to Louisa - a hyperpolyglot

Sign language for summer

Sunshine and flowers blooming are signs that summer is just around the corner. Here's Eric to teach us some NZ Sign Language to help us through…

New Zealand's Pirate Radio

Radio Hauraki is an icon in Aotearoa's broadcasting history. From evading police to battling the mighty Gulf waters, this is the story of New Zealand's original…

Why is there so much English in K Pop?

The phenomenon that is K Pop is taking over global pop culture right now. But why are there so many random English lyrics?

The Decline of Indigenous Languages

Globalisation is taking its toll on precious indigenous languages. In the next century 50-90% of the world's languages will be lost, so can we fix this…

Learning a language with VR

Learning a second language is tough, but virtual reality is here to help out. The VR programme transports high schoolers around the globe to practise on…

Are selfies narcissism or art?

Is a selfie just the modern equivalent of a portrait or are we just too obsessed with ourselves these days? ?

What was life like before the internet?

Gone are the days of the Yellow Pages and Ready to Roll. We asked a group of real-life grown-ups about what life was like before the…

Can you learn to be funny?

It takes chops to get up in front of a crowd, especially when they're expecting you to make them laugh. Neil and the NZ Comedy School…

Comedian by day, Uber driver by night

Tarun Mohanbhai has a secret double life: during the day he's getting folks from A to B in his standard issue Toyota Prius as an Uber…

Aunty goes shopping

AUNTY is planning a family reunion which is a bloody task and a half. Watch to find out which is the "limousine of cask wine" and…

Surreal comedy: A skit with the Fuq Boiz

Hamish Parkinson & Ryan Richards make up Fuq Boiz - watch as this dynamic duo create comedy...gold? ?

White Man Behind a Desk has quit comedy

We got an exclusive White Man Behind A Desk interview about why he's ditching comedy for inspirational speaking

Diary of a mildly wild, introverted extrovert

A couple of years ago, James Mustapic was making Shortland Street recap videos at his Mum's house in Dunedin, now he's taking to the stage for…

Breakin' Up with Jackie, Ana & Madeline ?

Jackie, Ana and Madeline from The Breaker Upperers stopped by to give us their two cents on iconic celebrity break-ups. They also gave us Britney Spears…

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…