Health And Wellness
What's the deal with fluoride in New Zealand
Toothpastes brag about it, it's tricky to spell, and some people aren't happy about it being added to water supplies. Fluoride...who gets to decide?
Brekfist: Food
An abundance of delicious left-overs isn't usually hard to find on Boxing Day. Saraid and Johanna are talking butter chicken, Olivani, and a good bit of…
Should we remove GST from veges?
It can be hard to eat healthier when you're on a budget. Most other countries have done it, so will Aotearoa removing the GST off our…
The poverty impact on mental health
'Just scraping by isn't really living'. We take a look at the vicious cycle of poverty and its impact on our hauora hinengaro (mental health).
How the Māramataka was replaced
The Māori lunar calendar, Māramataka, is having a resurgence in Aotearoa. But why was it set aside in the first place?
Trying out different ways of finding peace
Finding peace has become less 'new age hippy' and more a part of everyday life, or so Instagram has us believe. We decided to test out…
The art of meditation
Meditation has been practised for millenia. It is used by doctors to treat depression, and even taught in prisons to promote wellbeing and mindfulness. So what's…
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…
Endometriosis - how we're failing women by not caring about their pain
Despite being as common as diabetes and asthma, endometriosis gets no government funding. How can we be ignoring something that affects so many Kiwis?
Are you googling yourself sick?
How many times have you Googled your symptoms and ended up in full panic mode because the internet has diagnosed you with something rare and incurable?…
Can the internet be a therapist?
The internet can be a nasty place, playing a part in many mental health issues but can it also help to heal us? We take a…
Sharing stories about mental health
Liv Young started MENTAL - a mental health publication as a safe online space where people can share their stories and experiences with mental health.
This teenager is petitioning to save her town’s youth mental health helpline
Zoe is one of many teens from the Nelson/Marlborough region who has benefitted from the CAHMS crisis phoneline. With the DHB looking to make changes to…
SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder
Does winter make you feel a little... sad? The winter blues are a real thing; it's called Seasonal Affective Disorder, and it can hit hard.
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…
Why are so many young people so anxious?
'It's an overwhelming wave, kind of like you're just dumped into a pool...'. Anxiety in young Kiwis is on the rise, but why? Is toxic social…
Bedtime stories from the inside
Arohata Women's Prison lets these prisoners record bedtime stories to their loved ones - whether it's to their kids, uncles or even their pets! ??
What to do about our rape culture?
15% of New Zealanders think that if you're raped while drunk, you're partly responsible. To learn more about rape culture in Aotearoa, we spoke to Greta…
Hair loss in men
Toupé or not toupé? Losing your hair can be a real spot of bother for some guys, so we chatted to Hamish and Eli to see…
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?
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…
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…
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…
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…
What happened to the healthy food pyramid?
Did you know that the Healthy Food Pyramid isn't a thing anymore? In 2013 the Heart Foundation released the 'Healthy Heart' which, to us, looks kind…
FODMAP - the diet you've never heard of
Alana from A Little Bit Yummy is here to explain what the FODMAP diet is and how it's helping people that suffer from irritable bowel syndrome…