Health & Bodies
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…
Not a Blanket Approach: Norma's Story
When Norma lost her husband, she felt she lost half of herself. As loneliness threatened to creep in, it was her beautiful beach community that helped…
Not a Blanket Approach: The Young Offenders' Stories
Most of Aotearoa's young offenders have experienced some form of family violence, neglect or abuse. We talk to some of the young people in Christchurch Youth…
Not a Blanket Approach: Ari's Story
'I never felt like I belonged, I never felt human.' Her Mum died before Ari got the chance to introduce her true self. Ari shares her…
Not a Blanket Approach: Hannah's Story
When Hannah's sister was killed, it threw her entire world upside down. Grief took its toll, and now Hannah is taking her story and using it…
Agoraphobia isn't just a fear of the outdoors
Agoraphobia is not so much a fear of outdoors as it is a fear of panic itself. Katie's coping mechanism is in her 'safe space' which…
Will hypnotherapy cure Tash?
A downpour of crippling fear unleashes whenever Tasha sees an open umbrella indoors. Can a spot of hypnotism cure her brolly phobia? ☂☔️?
Fear of spiders
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world so Lucy went out in search of a way to conquer it ??
Sleep paralysis
Have you ever been awoken from your slumber only to find you can't move a muscle? Sleep paralysis is a mysterious ailment that can be a…
Horror Fans
Netflix and chill? Not quite... do you find horror flicks frightfully entertaining or terrifyingly traumatic? ???
Brekfist: Phobias
What better way to start the day than with a bit of Brekfist and a healthy serving of fear? Saraid and Johanna delve into the wild…
Bomblife
Hads Te Huia had to overcome a few fears before he perfected one of Aotearoa's beloved summer past-times: the manu ??☀️
Fatima's story - growing up with HIV
Fatima bravely shares her story about growing up with HIV in Aotearoa.
Painkiller addiction
Mixing prescription drugs with booze is surprisingly common - and dangerous. Should GPs be doing more or does it come down to common sense?
Turning point
Peter was an addict for 40 years. Now he's helping others get back on their feet.
Drug Testing at Festivals - do you know what you're taking?
"1 in 4 samples is not as presumed." Drug testing at festivals could stop you from making a deadly mistake.
I’m addicted to oxy. It’s not just a problem in the U.S.
Heralded as a 'new and improved' morphine, oxycodone is one of many prescription medications being used recreationally. This is Luke's story.
Shaming smokers won't make them quit
Shaming smokers is discrimination and it’s not helping them quit ?
Marijuana Addiction
Marijuana addiction is more common than you might think, Grant explains what this can mean for sufferers.
Mukbang: food, fetish or both?
Mukbang videos have been clocking up millions of views across the internet in recent years...what exactly is it about people eating masses of food that is…
Brekfist: Fetishes
What is a "Zaddy" and how do you know if one is certified? Saraid & Johanna hit the streets to seek out and certify some of…
A Hidden History of Women in the East End
Mary Ann, Mary Jane, Elizabeth, Annie and Catherine - do these names ring a bell? What if we said Jack the Ripper? This alternative London tour…
Questions you've always wanted to ask NZ's highest-paid dominatrix
We got a chance to sit down with NZ's highest-paid dominatrix & have a kōrero ? Mistress Mariah explains some of her most popular services…
Shibari
Zylah has a thing for tying people up. She uses Shibari, the ancient Japanese practice of knots and rope bondage, to create the kind of art…
The care of kink
BDSM doesn't have to be all about the pain, the cuddles can be just as important! We caught up with a couple of kinky lovers to…
The World of Tantra
Sit back and let Bia Bliss give you a quick guide to slow sex.
Meet Bertie, the therapy dog helping survivors of sexual abuse
Bertie is much more than an adorable face, he helps out at the Wellington RapeCrisis providing comfort and companionship to victims of sexual assault.
Is sparkling water ruining your appetite?
Sparkling water is trendy AF but what is it doing to us? Probably nothing, but still.