Health & Bodies
Research finds most NZers struggle to talk about their sexual health
“Taking care of not just our own sexual health but supporting others too is so important.”
Young vapers feel embarrassed and judged, but can’t beat addiction alone
“I wish I didn’t start because I can’t stop.”
How to make the most out of your health appointment
Here’s what questions to ask and what your rights are as a patient.
What it’s like to go through menopause early
A global shortage of hormone replacement therapy medication has left those in menopause suffering
Coercion and stigma: Barriers wāhine Māori face with getting contraception
‘It’s not acceptable that we know about health inequities and don’t do anything about it.’
What our drug use looks like in 2024
Drug prices have dropped and cocaine use is on the up.
We asked event organisers what they’re doing to make shows accessible
“It shouldn't have to be us begging for accessibility, it should be built in”.
Gender Dysphoria is listed as a disorder, some experts want to change that
Some experts say classifying dysphoria in a manual of mental disorders creates stigma.
NZers are getting teeth removed because it's cheaper than fixing them
New report shows how much the dental care system is costing Aotearoa
What to expect when you stop smoking weed
“Nobody talks about how hard it is to stop."
Why you shouldn't feel ashamed about having herpes
Up to 80% of NZers catch herpes at some point in their lives, according to the NZ Herpes Foundation.
Breast cancer doesn't discriminate, I found out I had it at 27
“I’m going to fight this and I’m going to win”
Lube-shaming is a thing, but it doesn’t have to be
Why are some people being talked out of using lube during sex?
Māori are twice as likely to die from accidental drug overdose
The stigma on Māori using drugs can cause a “sense of shame”, a researcher says.
This 15-year-old is helping 150 kids train at the gym
FitTeens is a Pasifika-founded gym programme by and for teenagers.
Report shows worsening state of young people’s mental health
'Mental health requires a holistic approach and it’s so much bigger than just the sector.'
'Don't suffer alone': Managing mental health in a cost-of-living crisis
New survey shows rising costs are hurting Gen Z workers’ mental health.
The pain they didn’t expect: Patients speak out on IUD insertion
“It kind of destroyed my life in a lot of ways.”
Rising obesity and discrimination: What Asian NZers’ health looks like
Four facts from the latest health report about Asian New Zealanders.
Stop asking people if they’re going to have kids
“People put their own values onto us and think they know better for us.”
Racism impacts health, wellbeing and identity of rangatahi Māori
It shouldn't fall on young Māori to fight structural racism, researcher says.
'Sucked into the trap': How social media can impact body image
New research shows young people know social media can negatively shape the way they see themselves.
What it’s like to be a Māori midwife
"We’re the ones who represent the statistics, so we need our workforce to grow.”
Nangs to the door: the curious rise of NZ’s ‘whipped cream’ industry
Why the hell am I so aggressively being advertised whipped cream paraphernalia?
The growing trend of rough sex and choking among young people
‘How can you withdraw consent if you can’t breathe?’
Life as a funeral director: ‘Serving my iwi by doing this mahi’
People in the funeral industry say they consider their work an act of service.
NZers can't afford to keep their homes warm and it affects renters more
Renters are four to six times more likely to experience energy hardship.
A day in my life with ADHD
“Having ADHD to me feels like I'm an old iPhone thats battery runs out really quickly.”
Penis problems: A sex expert answers your questions
From ‘why do men cum fast?’ to ‘is blue balls a real thing’?
A person with a brain injury answers your questions
“Just coming to terms with how different my life is now…has probably been the hardest.”