Health
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?
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…
How NZ caused a deadly pacific pandemic
84 years after influenza killed 22% of Samoa's population, New Zealand apologised for not doing more to protect Samoan citizens. So what actually happened in 1918?
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…
The pink tax
How much do you pay on health and beauty products each month? Holli and Nick took to the aisles and compared baskets ??
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?…
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…
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.
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…
The things to know about A.I.
Would you trust a robot with your life? Advances in Artificial Intelligence could see more and more medical procedures being carried out by machines. ??
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…
Living a balanced lifestyle in Palmerston North
Healthanism, a combination of health and hedonism: working out during the week to fuel a hectic weekend ?
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.
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…
Why do custom frames cost so much?
Professional framing, you might be surprised at how affordable it really is...
Contact Sport
In their song-turned-sports-anthem 'Tubthumping', Chumbawamba famously said "I get knocked down, but I get up again" - sadly, that's not always the case. We take a…
Dodgy AF - A warning against DIY body treatments
Next time you're booking in a cheeky bit of laser hair removal or considering a rejuvenation of some sort, make sure the treatment and practice is…
A couple's grief over their stillborn babies
"Stillborn babies are such a taboo subject," says grieving mum Kate. Here, she and her partner bravely share their story of loss. Kia kaha ?
Why can't gay men donate blood in NZ?
There are no limits on straight people donating.
Afraid of STIs - how about a love doll?
Life in plastic, it's fantastic! Take a peek into the world of love dolls.
Why are we so scared of STI check ups?
GRAPHIC WARNING: (These pictures may disturb you). When was the last time you had a check up?
Future of blindness
New Zealand has been a leader in curing blindness in developing countries. What are the next steps in this journey?
Not a Blanket Approach: Brad's Story
"I'm a completely new person now." Brad was a professional wakeboarder but after an accident left him paralysed, he's had to rediscover himself and his own…
The 'G' in gout
It's a playground diss that's actually a serious health problem, especially for Māori and Pasifika people. Yeah, we're talking about gout.