Health
How one woman is fighting meth in small-town New Zealand
Methamphetamine is easier to come across than you might think - especially in NZ's small towns. "It's a lot easier to find than marijuana," says one…
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…
Rediscovering Aotearoa: Hauora | Health
Medicine student Aniket Chawla is welcomed into a rongoā Māori wānanga (course) at Motatau Marae, near Kawakawa in Northland. He meets Juan and Tahjai Brown, twins…
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…
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…
#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…
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).…
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…
Kangen Water
Kangen Water fans have touted it as being able to change your body and your life. So is it real or is this water just one…
Do you know what is in your tampons and pads?
They're the so-called luxury item most women rely on at least once a month - so don't we deserve to know what goes into our tampons…
PrEP - the revolutionary drug for people at-risk HIV
As of March 1, Aotearoa becomes one of the first countries to publicly fund PrEP - an HIV prevention drug that greatly reduces the risk of…
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.
Healing with the help of horses
"Riding a horse gives me confidence I never knew I had" - see how these majestic animals help with healing.
Is sparkling water ruining your appetite?
Sparkling water is trendy AF but what is it doing to us? Probably nothing, but still.
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…