ICYMI

In our first episode explainer, we take a look at screen time, and whether it matters how long we are on our devices each day.

It's Easter weekend! As well as our news bulletin, there's lots of chocolate eggs to be hunted down. When better to look at sugar?

It's Anzac weekend - and sadly war is in the news a lot at the moment. So we'll be looking in depth at the causes of war and what we can do to help encourage peace.

Hey dreamers - wanna learn a little something about those crazy visions your brain makes while you sleep? Let's get into it!

Puberty! What is it, why does it happen and what can we do to make it easier?

Plastic! It's in our homes, our oceans and filling up our landfills, but how big of an issue is it? Let's find out!

When we're feeling stressed or anxious, how can we make sense of our feelings? The answer: mindfulness!

Fake news - what is it? How do we spot it? Why do people put out information that is not correct? What is click-bait and why do we fall for it?

Viruses are so tiny that you can't see them when they spread, they can travel via a sneeze or a cough and they can linger on surfaces. So how do we fight them? In this episode we look at why we get sick and how our immune system steps up to protect our bodies.

Besties, buddies, pals and bros! We are looking at friendships, what makes good ones, why they matter and what happens when we hit challenges. We build a large range of friendships as we grow up and each new friend shares a different chapter of our lives.

The metaverse is the term for a collection of virtual worlds. - It is a universe of computer-simulated environments that provide an alternate reality for humans to explore. But will some people enjoy the Metaverse so much that they will prefer these alternate realities over real human to human interaction? Let's find out!

Mānawatia a Matariki! The first official Māori celebration to be made a public holiday in Aotearoa and we're here to tell you what it's all about.

Taxes - this episode is all about money, money, money! You may know how your family buys things, but how does the Government pay for what it does? Who pays your teachers and buys the things to build hospitals and roads?

Across the world, different countries have different objects, foods, animals and people that have become iconic to them. In New Zealand, we call this Kiwiana. Our icons are made up of all the weird and wonderful quirky things from years gone by that contribute to our nation's pop culture.

What's good? Howzit? What's up and Churrrr! It's time to get some education on the origins of some 'Choice as' sayings.

Do you ever look to the night sky and wonder how vast is space?

Photoshop, Facetune, airbrushes, filters - there are SO many options for altering and adjusting digital images. But are we editing our appearance too much? And what impact does it have?

Place names matter and many Māori place names have great meaning. Let's take a moment to think about those meanings and about why correct pronunciation is so important.

What's the buzz about bees? This week we will have a round-up of the news and in this week's explainer we look at what role bees play in biodiversity. It's World Honey Bee Day next weekend and there's a lot to love about these stinging, buzzy insects.

In the middle of winter bugs, rains and winds, settle down for some laughter therapy... So why is laughter actually good for you?

More than 70,000 people have signed a petition for a name change to Aotearoa - and there are those who are more attached to New Zealand. We look at how those names came about and why people feel so strongly about them. What's in a name?

What is non-binary and what does it mean to be transsexual? Trans and gender diverse people can face challenges but one way we can help is by recognising a person's 'pronoun' - such as he, she or they.

This time we're looking in depth at climate change, what's causing it, what the consequences are and what we can do to fight it.

Fifty years ago supporters presented a petition to parliament, which led to te reo Māori becoming an official language of Aotearoa. We look at the history of why te reo use fell, and how it has once again been revitalised.

The clocks go forward this weekend, which may mean one less hour of sleep, but also the start of days that stay lighter, later. So why do we have daylight savings?

Self-made content that goes global is big business. From livestreams to vlogs and TikToks, dancing, singing or cooking - the possibilities are endless. How do people get in on the act?

Why are people trying to stop possums, rats, ferrets and stoats from weaselling their way into our gardens, forests and mountains? We look at what conservationists, local groups and families are doing to reduce threats to our native species.

How do we deal with the feelings we have when things don't go our way? Learning to cope with disappointment - and honing your resilience - are really important life skills.

Māori values and traditional customs give us guidelines on appropriate way of doing things. What are the do's and don'ts?

Crushes, dates and big loving feelings, it's a special one for our final episode of the season. As you get older, you'll begin to develop strong emotions. So what does that feel like and what are the challenges?