Social Media
Sleep over social media for teenage well being
Researchers have found that ensuring quality sleep for young people is more effective for their mental health and well being than restricting time on social media. Study co-author, Dr Damian Scarf… Audio
My Xmas Song: Dino Jag, 'Christmas Day'
Dion Jag had been meaning to write a Christmas song for years, but it took a pandemic to lock him down in his home studio for long enough to finally get one over the line. Now he wants to see people… Audio
2020: A year of social media justice, villains and vigilantes
In recent years social media has helped give a voice to survivors of abuse, but group mentalities are fickle. Jogai Bhatt looks back at a fraught year of social media justice.
How to break out of the 'toxic money mindset'
Psychologist Ashley Whillans has surveyed thousands of adults around the world about time and money. Unsurprisingly, most people focus too much on working and making more money, and not enough on… Audio
Why are we so secretive about money?
A recent survey in the UK found that one in four people keep money secrets from friends and family. On this side of the globe, we are no less coy about our financial lives. Olivia Fleming has written… Audio
How 'motivation decline' affects us as we age
As people age they can often be affected by 'motivation decline', that is the loss of motivation to learn new things or even engage in everyday activities. Professor John Reynolds, a neuroscientist… Audio
Cultural Ambassador - Planet Adolescent
Charlie Cuff joins us once again. Tonight he's talking about how he manages social media - and maybe some advice for older folk on avoiding rabbit holes. Audio
Top tips to have fewer regrets by the end of the week
Many of us have regrets at the end of the week about things we did or things we wish we would have done. But there is good news. Psychotherapist Amy Morin has compiled a list of ways you can have… Audio
Why William and Harry went their separate ways
In his new book about the rift between Prince William and Prince Harry, Battle of Brothers, historian and royal expert Robert Lacey examines the breakdown and explains why the relationship between the… Audio
The dark news poetry of Stuff's push notifications
An anonymous artist is hiding somewhere in Stuff's social media team. Their works are usually no more than 50 words long. Their medium is the push notification. Audio
'We moved into the wilderness and embraced insecurity'
Miriam Lancewood's first book, Woman in the Wilderness, told her story of living for seven years in the NZ bush with her husband. Her gripping sequel to the international bestseller, Wild at Heart… Audio
Tour de force through 70 years of pop history
New Zealander Thomas Scovell lives and works in London and has recently had his first child, a daughter named Sadie, whose birth has sparked his new music venture -- 4xLife. And they're inviting you… Audio
Mayor laments Facebook becoming a place of toxic conspiracies
Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker, steps back from using Facebook as she sees it has become a toxic free for all. She talks to The Panel about the social media platform's descent into a place where… Audio
Sir John Kirwan's top stress-busting tips
Sir John Kirwan is one of the faces of mental health awareness in this country, so it's fitting that we catch up with him on the eve of Mental Health Awareness Week. JK joins the show to share some of… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: social media & misinformation
Hayden Donnell from the Mediawatch team has his eye on how the media are going about covering conspiracy theories. He also looks at how social media is working in the run up to the 2020 election. Audio
The downsides of dating apps
Kiwis have increasingly been turning to dating apps and websites to find love. But the chances of finding a match online are abysmally low, especially for men. And there are other downsides to… Audio
Why working from home is disrupting your sleep patterns
The idea is great in principle, but there are downsides to working from home, including the fact that less clear boundaries between work time and personal time affect our sleep patterns. Dr Jennifer… Audio
An Invisible Battle: Coping with Mental Distress
A young woman uncovers a dark family secret, while facing an invisible battle with depression and the fight to come out the other end.
WARNING: This episode contains discussion around depression and… Audio
From DNA to RNA: Science's unhealthy obsession with acronyms
The use of acronyms in scientific publications has spread life wildfire over the last 70 years, according to a study just published in the scientific journal eLife. Study co-author Professor Adrian… Audio
Thailand protests: 'The fight is on for the long haul'
An anti-government protest in Bangkok earlier this week drew more than 10,000 people. Professor Bridget Welsh joins the show to look at the worsening situation in Thailand and the wider issue of… Audio