Health & Bodies
Body chat with Heartbreak Island lads
Ahead of the finale, some of the Heartbreak Island boys sat down with us to chat about body image, their dream compliments and how awkward it…
Men who wear make up
Makeup can be used by anyone to hide or highlight, but why do people find it weird when men wear it?
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,…
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…
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.
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.
The Cost of Booze
OK, so it's the 24th day of 2018 - how much have you spent on booze already?
How much booze is too much?
We took to the streets of Wellington to see if people are sticking to the recommended number of standard drinks per week. Spoiler alert: not many…
Josie & T - Drinking
Watch below as Josie & T explore three stages of drinking. How much time do you spend in the danger zone? ??
Living a balanced lifestyle in Palmerston North
Healthanism, a combination of health and hedonism: working out during the week to fuel a hectic weekend ?
Do alcohol ads contribute to New Zealand's problem-drinking culture?
There are bound to be a few of these alcohol ads etched into your brain, but do they do their job?
What's the average sex number?
Is there such thing as an average number of sexual partners?
Re:visit - Castle Street riots
Well, that escalated quickly. In 2009 the Undie 500 went out with a bang as hundreds of drunk students wreaked havoc on Dunedin's Castle Street.
Cyber Bullying
While there are some age restrictions on games, cyber bullying in the realm of online gaming is prevalent. Through both text and voice chat, slurs of…
A poem about living with schizophrenia: Word Salad
A poem by Daniel Goodwin about what it is like to live with schizophrenia, and the mess of symptoms it causes inside your head.
Mental health in prisons
Is prison the right place for people with major mental illnesses?
Claudia on positive mental health
Claudia received an overwhelming response when she started talking about her relationship with mental health online. That inspired her to start an Instagram account that was…
The Barter Barber: men's haircuts and mental health
Meet the barber travelling around the country cutting hair and encouraging Kiwi men to do what they're infamously bad for: opening up about how they're feeling
Mental Health - Each community struggles differently
Every community has different ways of dealing with mental health issues. Some are open to talking about them, others encourage keeping those feelings to yourself. Nicole…
A history of our asylums, and where are they now?
Back in the day, those labelled 'undesirables' were put into mental asylums and kept in isolation. Today, those houses of horror have been refurbed for entertainment.
What is schizophrenia?
The portrayal of schizophrenia in film and television is skewed to the extreme, usually pairing it with dark or violent behaviour. Daniel is here to give…
Redefining the Kiwi bloke with Tough Talk
Sam O'Sullivan is a clinical psychologist tackling the notion of the Kiwi Bloke with his webseries 'Tough Talk'
ADHD in women - an underdiagnosed mental health issue
"If you think you might have ADHD, then just know that you're not the worst person on earth, you're just struggling against something because your brain…
#METOO - NZers speak on their experiences of sexual assault and harassment
It's important to speak out against those who add to a culture of sexual harassment. Thank you to everyone in this video brave enough to step…
Nana's Old Wise Tales #6 - Bodies
Nana's back and this time she makes us feel bad about enjoying nuggets by reminding us that she grew up on rations. Well played, Nana.
Bodies of the Future
Advances in technology mean that body-tech could go beyond helping those with physical disabilities and become the go-to for athletes, academics, and more!