Five years ago Jen Sherman changed her family of four's diet completely - swapping out ultra processed foods for healthier alternatives.

Kate Bowler wants us to stop trying to be happy.

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It's day two of the WSL (World Surf League) in Raglan and someone who knows the Manu Bay swells very well is multi-national title holding surfer Daniel Kereopa. Daniel has dedicated his life to pushing the limits, riding all types of waves in a variety of ways. He's mana whenua and along with his partner Renee, Daniel runs DK Surf School in Raglan. He talks to Mihingarangi about why the WSL is so important to their tightknit community.

The push for a ban on social media for under-16s has been paused despite both National and Labour supporting it. Several other countries are moving to restrict young people's access to social media, following Australia's lead. Meanwhile, new research shows children who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to develop depression and anxiety as teenagers. Dr Chen Shen from Imperial College's School of Public Health manages this large-scale Study of Cognition in Adolescents and Mobile Phones (SCAMP) and joins Susie Ferguson from London.

Cult expert Dr Christine Marie found herself in the unique position of becoming an FBI informant and taking down a cult leader - somewhat by accident.

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Halo olgeta, this is Pacific Waves from RNZ Pacific, with Susana Suisuiki. In this update: Solomon Islands has a new prime minister, New Zealand looks to amend its climate laws, and Rotuma language week celebrations end on a high.