Health & Bodies
Fact or Fiction: Coronavirus
Dr Angela Lim tells us what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to Covid-19.
The three main symptoms of Covid-19 are:
a fever (at least 38°C)
a cough
shortness…
What's it like to get a Covid-19 test?
Michael started experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, so he went to his GP to get tested. We followed him to see what it's like.
An ambulance driver tells us what he sees at a drug-related crash
95 people died in drug-related crashes on New Zealand roads in 2018. St John Ambulance Officer Cuan van Zyl shares his experiences of dealing with drug-related…
We need to talk about grief
How does grief manifest for these men? Actors from the play Over My Dead Body: LITTLE BLACK BITCH share their experiences with grief.
Over My Dead Body:…
The coronavirus explained
The World Health Organisation has declared the coronavirus outbreak a global emergency, with the death toll upwards of 200 and rising. What are the potential outcomes…
Top tips for talking to a friend with mental health challenges
We asked Dr Angela Lim, CEO of mental health app Clearhead, to share some tips on how to talk to a friend or family member who’s…
Boxing for Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease isn't stopping these people from throwing hands. We visit a boxing programme in Nelson especially for people with this condition that affects one in…
Surfing for mental health
When Restoke founder Hayden Thorpe gets on a surfboard, he feels alive. He wants to help others capture that feeling as well, and maybe alleviate their…
The green fairy advocating for medicinal cannabis
'Green Fairy' Rose Renton successfully campaigned for her son Alex, then 19, to be the first person to receive a medicinal cannabidiol product in New Zealand.…
Michelle's boyfriend reads her period diary
Bloating, cramps and feeling horny are some of the experiences Michelle's recorded in her period diary. Her boyfriend Chris is going to have a read -…
The HPV vaccine, ten years on
In 2009, the HPV vaccine became funded for all females between 12 and 18 years old. The vaccine was introduced to immunise against a virus that…
Killer trip - Losing our daughter to drug driving
At 18, Krystal left her small town, moved to Wellington and started working, eyeing up travel and adventure. Then she was killed by a drug driver.…
Breast implant illness
Hilary had been feeling unwell for a long time before she she realised her breast implants may have been the cause for her illness. She struggled…
Sex toy review: Fun for more than one
Sarita Das reviews some sex toys for couples, from vibrators to strap-ons.
#BloodNormal: When I got my period
3 out of 4 women feel there's stigma about having their period so we asked three amazing women to share their stories in an effort to…
Sex toy review: Toys for your butt
Sarita Das reviews a variety of toys for your ?.
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Sarita Das reviews an array of sex toys for your ?. If you're curious about which toy tops them all, or just want to know how…
Sex toy review: things that go buzz
You're too shy to walk into a sex store, but you're also unwilling to drop $200 on a sex toy you've never seen from an online…
The mental health gym
We go to gyms for our physical health, but what about our mental health? CoLiberate is a mental health gym for emotional workouts - exercises that…
Impact of exams on students' mental health
What mental health services are available to uni students and how accessible are they, really? Students from Victoria Uni talk about their struggles to get adequate…
Let's Talk About Stress
Exam season woes, family troubles and witnessing childbirths are some common triggers for stress among young NZers (okay, maybe that last one is not so common).…
Body Shaming
The human body is a contested space. There are standards and categories and expectations that govern how a body should look and act. In this video,…
Forest Therapy
You've probably heard about getting back in touch with your natural surroundings but have you heard of 'forest therapy'? Yaki Wo is a forest therapy guide…
Jackson's Journey
1 in every 100 babies in New Zealand is born with a Congenital Heart Defect, ranging from mild to life-threatening; Jackson is one of those babies.We…
Quirky traits
Have you wondered why some of us can roll our tongues or turn them into clovers? Or maybe your second toe is longer than your big…
Discipline: Deach moves from the stage to the gym
You might recognise Deach from NZ band Smashproof, but now he's smashing into the Auckland fitness scene, proving that anybody can be fit and healthy -…
Training to Lead
Meet some puppies changing lives across Aotearoa, the amazing people training them, and Sina - one of the many blind New Zealanders with a new lease…
We need to keep talking about mental health
Talking about mental health is definitely not as taboo as it once was, but it seems we've still got a long way to go.
Massage tips from a pro
A massage from Lucy at Nicetouch NZ is a dream, so we wanted to know her secret. She took us inside her studio for expert tips…
Not a Blanket Approach: Hamish's Story
After reaching his limits with depression, Hamish learnt it's okay to ask for help. Now he's advocating for rural communities to open up, and get rid…