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Talking about dying with someone who's dying

Dave has cancer, but he's not letting that get in the way of his life. After all, dying is just another part of living right?

Brekfist: Death ft. Saraid's mum

Sit down for Brekfist as Saraid and Johanna chat about death, but it's not all doom and gloom! We also meet Saraid's mum, who tells us…

The infamous 27 club

The 'live fast, die young' mantra applied when Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, and Jimi Hendrix became unfortunate members of The 27 Club. We sat down with…

The miracle man of Masterton

Peter Knighton has cheated death so many times he's earned himself the title of Masterton's Miracle Man

The Orpheus Disaster

The Wahine Disaster is infamous, but did you know it's actually the sinking of the HMS Orpheus that marks the worst maritime tragedy in Aotearoa?

Is it possible to make it as a Kiwi in London?

Emily started creative agency Phantom with a couple of mates in 2013. We got the chance to talk to her about how she thinks hailing from…

Growing up bilingual in Wellington

Welcome to Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna, an immersion school in Wellington where students learn and speak in Te Reo Māori.

Nau mai, haere mai…

Reliving our childhood with Suzy Cato

Suzy Cato helped to raise a generation of Kiwis, becoming an afternoon staple in living rooms all over the country. We were lucky enough to chat,…

Little people tackle big issues

We asked some little nippers about their thoughts on some big issues & then armed them with crayons ?

What's it like to grow up on Stewart Island?

Tai and Tyler live on Stewart Island and, along with 30 other students, go to Halfmoon Bay School. We got their take on things like Aucklanders,…

She slinky: She dances, hula hoops, circus performs & teaches others

Slinky Aya is a dancer, aerialist, hula hooper, contortionist, high school student and teacher! We talked to her about how she manages to priorotise all of…

Why do we stop playing make-believe?

Why do we put down the lego blocks, stop dragging around the buzzy bee, and shut dolls in boxes deep in the garage?

Joel is one of the youngest commercial pilots in NZ

If you thought being a pilot was impressive enough, meet Joel. He's just 22 & one of New Zealand's youngest commercial pilots ✈️??

Jennifer: the 13 year old harpist

"It's not as hard as it looks" - and Jennifer makes it look so easy! In fact, this 13 year old plays her harp so well…

Henry the Uber driver

Studying and working can be a real juggle, but it seems Henry's got it down. Meet the 19 year old making ends meet with a part-time…

Maynard Peel - 18 year old BMX champion

BMX world champ and part-time model, all at 18! We sat down with Maynard Peel to chat all things BMX, modelling and his number one fan:…

Kaitaia students tackling bullying at their school

We went and spoke with some of the students at Kaitaia College who have experienced bullying and have decided to do something about it.

Spot the difference: Millennials v Gen X

So, you think you're a Millenial? Well, if you're under 24, it turns out your're actually part of Generation Z! And it turns out the two…

Buying a Pak'n Save for the people

PAK'nSAVE is great for a bargain, but Kaitaia's community really struck gold when they bought the abandoned supermarket for just $2! So, what are they going…

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…

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…

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…