Allyson Gofton: Chef discusses how to feed the family without leaving waste

While a lot of people will be running around doing some last minute shopping for presents - they'll also be working out what to put on the table. But as Kiwis, we waste almost as much as we eat. A survey by Love Food Hate Waste NZ found that binned leftovers made up 42% of food waste across the h…

Dr Michel Neeff: The countless thing that harm your hearing - and it's not noise

We all know how damaging loud or constant sounds can be to our hearing - but there are a lot of factors that can impact hearing that most of us would never consider.  Things like smoking - even secondhand smoke, cold wind, too much water - countless things, most of which we'd hardly consider to be…

David Letele: Finding the right kind of motivation

When it comes to improving our health, most of us know what we should be doing - eating better, moving more, sleeping well - but there is a good chance we might fail if we don't understand why we're doing it.   What does long-lasting motivation look like? And what sort of motivation should we avoi…

Alex Flint: We're overcomplicating our health

Health seems to be overcomplicated these days - but does it really need to be?  Everywhere you look you see another kind of diet, another 'must-have' exercise machine, a drink that can replace a meal, or a new gym programme that promises to finally solve all your problems.  But truly, could the f…

John Cameron: Eat as much cholesterol as you'd like

It seems like everyone is protein obsessed at the moment.  They're buying the special protein yoghurt, making cottage cheese breads and cakes, even protein ice cream.  It almost feels like just another one of those things that we think are really important for a little while, before we move onto …

Alex Bartle: You'll need to lower your core temperature this summer

Up here in Auckland we've been having some very, very hot and humid nights.  The kind of nights that make it impossible to get comfortable, where you just keep tossing and turning until you eventually give up and add an extra fan to your direction.  And it's only going to get worse as we head int…

Kent Johns: It's not to late to work on your summer body

The weather has been warming up recently and it might be time to get working on the summer bod before beach season - but are we too late in the game to get going?  LISTEN ABOVE

Matt Doocey: "People want a bipartisan approach to mental health"

Matt Doocey joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what has changed in the space of mental health over recent years, and where more work is needed.  LISTEN ABOVE

Greg Pain: The things you can do to avoid injuries

Injuries are one of those things that most of us only think about after it's too late.  There are many obvious and common causes for injuries, and often, all it takes to avoid these injuries is a bit of a stretch or more focus on your core strength.  LISTEN ABOVE

Dr Bryan Betty: Taking preventative steps for better future health

1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some stage in their life, and it kills 600 men each year.  Whether you're approaching screening age, or just getting to that stage where you start taking your health more seriously, Tim Beveridge and Dr Bryan Betty discuss steps to take and chan…