Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

Today in the show... John Day joins us to chat all things sport - America's cup win over night, also the All Blacks in South Africa and Lydia Ko. We chat to All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock. He's written a book 'View from the Second Row'. We chat about that, and about life as an AB. Also a word from our show sponsor, the good folks at About Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in the show... South Auckland hip hop artist Queen Shirl'e gives everything to her community and worries about the bad stuff and the bad influences infiltrating the streets. She has campaigned against the aggressive booze barons moving into South Auckland. We speak to her about her concerns. John day is on Sports. Razor cuts Leon but it only raises more questions than it gives answers we will go through what just happened with JD. And it’s Miranda's last day but I don’t wanna talk about - I'm in denial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show... The flakey claims of PM Christopher Luxon. First he claimed our kids were failing a standard that they hadn’t even been tested on. Now it’s a claim of his that 88 percent of young Maori can’t read… but whoops that was 100 percent wrong. What’s the truth? Have our kids gone backwards in reading, writing and maths? When did that first happen and what do we need to be doing about it? Comedian Chris Parker is a busy man. Season 2 of his show, Double parked is just about to launch on Three. The next day his live show kicks off at the Winter Comedy Festival Special. We chat to him for all the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show... the state of our health system.. The headlines are just so damn pessimistic - how bad is it - and if I got cancer today what are the chances of survival and how do our cancer services shape up? All that money are we making progress? And need some job advice? Tom O'Neil is our man. He’ll sharpen you up, polish your C.V and send you into that job interview like the role was always yours anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show... The population debate - 5.338 million more women than men and the women are older than us but aren't growing fast enough. It seems we are not having enough babies - God knows I did my bit - We speak to Brad Olsen for the numbers. What did you sign up to and agree to - a woman dies after eating at one of Disney’s restaurants and her husband unknowingly signed away all their rights. This is real warning this story. And it’s Supermoon Tuesday - excited? They’re actually more common than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show... Sir John Kirwan and what he is doing in NZ schools to help our children navigate their mental health struggles. His programme is called Mitey and he is using his past struggles to save young lives today. He is so staunch about his mission to give young Kiwis all the tools they need to avoid heading down the same path. And John Day is back to wrap up this weekend's sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show... It's Friday, which means its time to talk Sports with Mediaworks' news boss Gary Denvir… and the All Blacks' 30 year insane record at Eden park comes into sharp focus. 1994 was the last time they lost and Argentina now face a stern challenge after dismantling the ABs last weekend in Wellington. From Centrepoint to Gloriavale, some of our most notorious cults will be in the spotlight at ‘Decult’ - Australasia's first cult awareness conference, taking place in Christchurch later this year. Experts and survivors will share their stories of life inside these cults and their journey after leaving them. We speak to the investigative journalist and author behind it all - Anke Richter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show... The economy is way weaker than Adrian Orr had thought. He had to flip flop, park the ego - he’s had it wrong all year. Some economists have been scathing - saying how can he be trusted from here - let's break it down. Your mental health - she's been a tough winter - has yours got up and gone missing? Lance Burdett joins us to help us on the search to get our mojo back. And my favourite story in some time. The restaurant on a hill on a remote farm accessible only by chopper horse or quad bike… love it already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a clip from August 14th show... The incredible new treatment saving lives.. And all done from here in NZ. Boy we need a miracle and some good news. And I think we have found it. We speak to Michele Leggott, who was a part of the initial trials for this new treatment. And we speak to Dr. Robert Wienkove - the man behind this miracle treatment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show... It’s D-Day will Adrian stick his 'Orr' into the intertest rate debate and will that mean finally they start to come down The incredible new treatment saving lives.. And all done from here in NZ. Boy we need a miracle and some good news. And I think we have found it. We speak to Michele Leggott, who was a part of the initial trials for this new treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show... We speak to Bridget Abernathy, who speaks for the big power generators, about their recent statement that they can no longer take on new costumers because the wholesale cost of electricity is too high. We speak to NZ's darts prodigy Ben 'Big Rig' Robb. Drainlayer and plumber by day, darts champion by night. And tomorrow Adrian Orr, the Reserve Bank Governor, comes face to face with the economy and the reality that thousands of workers have lost their job. He has the power in his hands to stop the rot and start the path to a stronger and more assured economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today... The Contraversial (sic) Kiwi pops back in to tell us what he's hearing from his TikTok community Duncan talks to former True Bliss star Megan Alatini about perimenopause and why women need a health week of their own And who was the biggest star at the Olympics? We try to pick our favourite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show… You’ve probably heard the tragic story of Wellington nurse Maria Leonard Packe who died from a strain of the influenza flu, leaving behind her husband John - who is also in hospital in a critical condition - and two teenage children. We speak to Maria’s brother Darrell to update us on how John is and how Kiwi’s can help in their time of need. It's been a big week in sport - we speak to sports broadcaster Martin Denvir about the future of the All Blacks and Gary Denvir about New Zealand's progress in the Paris Olympic Games. The Packe family's Givealittle page - https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/tough-times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today... Woolworths workers are going on strike. We talk to the duty manager of one of the worst Woolworths in the country Do you park in disabled car parks? Should the fines be heavier for using a park that other people need? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Is Shane Reti asleep at the health ministry wheel? Are Ambulance workers serious about going on strike? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Has Luxon just blatantly lied to us about our children's maths achievement? We have receipts What's the go with hospo, and is Uber Eats strangling it to death in NZ? Health NZ....come on...you need to work FOR us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Chloe Swarbrick has her work cut out for her. The Greens have had a horrendous year - think Golriz and Tana...Now they're trying to get the government to see the light on climate change. Swarbrick joins us live. Retired NZSAS veteran Jamie Pennel has a book out called Serviceman J. He spent many years fighting the Afghanistan war, and details to us in detail what it was like inside the deadly Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul in 2011. For those who don't know, Jamie and many other soldiers helped save many inside that hotel who were under Taliban terrorism threat. Sadly 12 people lost their lives. We go in depth with Jamie on the programme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith McLaughlin, chief executive of Centrix, joins me to discuss the 50,000 Kiwi businesses that closed this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: 50,000 businesses have shut up shop. Why? Well...it's cooked out there folks. CEO of Centrix, Keith McLaughlin talks more on this. Do you get migraines, and where can you get help on this? Ella Jensen-Graham, a long standing sufferer of migraine disease, explains. Another push for Adrian Orr to sort things out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: We talked about dads yesterday, but we like balance on this show, so my mum Sue Garner is in the studio. We also discuss when the right time is to go to a retirement home, and whether us 'white folk' are too quick to throw our oldies in them. Influenza A is rife this season, and Dr Brian Betty explains more on the show. Ever wondered how much a brand spanking new house in Japan costs? Well....around $120K apparently! Real estate agent Rosie Kininmonth-Deans joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: What's the Manosphere, and how it is infecting the minds of our young men. Our Chief Censor joins to discuss, along with researcher Rob Cope Another anonymous email from a cop in crisis - are we eating ourselves alive in this country? We aren't treating these people the way they should be, in my opinion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A raw and honest take from someone hooked on vaping - Lisa shares her story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big show today: Vape researcher Lucy Hardie talks how vapes are marketed and why 1 in 4 young people aged 15-34 are puffing on these things. Lisa Diedricks, a vaper hooked on the stuff, shares her raw and honest story about vaping sent her to the hospital, but the hook was so strong she's still addicted. What must the government do now that we've essentially created a whole new addiction - People who've never smoked are now hooked on something else, and some smokers who have used vaping as a way to get off the darts are now hooked on both... Bad News Brad Olsen on the new tax cuts that will make us all millionaires!! Not... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big show today: A current frontline cop speaks out about the struggles facing NZ Police. This is, quite frankly, damning stuff. A must listen. The 'scorpion sting' has hit retail in 2024, says head of Newmarket business association Mark Knoff-Thomas. He talks criminals who are ruining it for everyone, and the trickle down effect of the cost of living crisis on businesses. Gary Denvir with sport - where's our medal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police are struggling. Big time. A frontline cop joins us to share some damning facts. We have used a voice changer to protect his identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 seconds later Troy would have been pronounced dead, with no oxygen for almost 20 minutes Kris Edwards talks to Troy Robertson about his life as an independent 24-year-old and travelling the world in a wheelchair as an NZ Boccia representative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: LIVE from the NZ House in the Olympic village where we get reaction from the mens sevens quarter final exit, and the deputy Chef De Mission joins us after the flagbearer's official announcement. NZ Police are leaving in droves. What's up with Mark Mitchell's 'take the money here or leave' attitude? Seriously? Alli Kennedy, 22 year old entrepreneur, has come up with an amazing new game to teach Kiwi kids about finance - Share-nanigans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Divorce: More couples are splitting up than ever but rather than spend your lifesavings on Lawyers why not use a Divorce Coach? Frontline Police Pressures: How we can stop our cops moving to Australia for more money and better conditions? We asked the Minister of Police and his answer is a shocker. How Gen Z are making life harder for managers: The generation that put 'life' first in the work life balance equation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: You know those flash looking stone benchtops? Apparently they could be the new asbestos. So what is this 'engineered stone' stuff, and how damaging is it?Cam Paranthoiene, co-owner of AGB Stone, says if this is done wrong then workers are exposed to the potentially fatal lung disease silicosis. Anna Taylor was a rower until a spinal cord injury forced her to change her game plan. So she turned to paracycling. Since then she has claimed a silver and bronze at the 2024 Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Rio. Anna joins us before she heads off to this years Paris Paralympics. "Bad News" Brad Olsen joins us...yep...inflation inflation inflation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Today the Police Association reacts to claims I made on the podcast yesterday .. that South Auckland has a massive shortage of cops… 80 cops short - because a huge chunk of them have been moved to Auckland CBDs as part of that marketing exercise. He gets shit done and puts his boot firmly up the arse of those who need it… Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown joins me in his crusade against overzealous traffic management and the cone mania in the city. A new audiobook platform just launching in NZ is being run as a social purpose corporation .. so when you buy an audio book you can also select a bricks and mortar bookshop to receive a commission. Nick Johnson, co-founder of Libro.fm, joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gees, jam packed show today: Tik Toker 'The Contraversial Kiwi' fronts up after calling me out as an 'arrogant prick' for saying supermarket thieves were 'arrogant' and 'entitled'. We go in depth for 15 minutes. Do not miss it. Mahe Drysdale - former Olympic gold medalist turned Tauranga's new mayor joins us. Police horror stories: How the new governments decision to put more police on the beat in Aucklands CBD has left one station 80 officers short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show, Tik Toker 'Contraversial Kiwi' fronts up to confront me about why I called supermarket thieves 'arrogant entitled pricks'. He has great points - I shouldn't be painting everyone with the same brush, and has sensational statistics on just how much supermarkets are gouging us...stats that NEED to be made public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Gals discuss the assassination attempt on Trump and how’s it’s changed the US Presidential Election. Pylons, Pharmac, emissions and school attendance in The Biz and Yass Queen to something that has taken more than 700 years. Our Beehave Mate goes to the Kiwi version of a Parks and Recreation episode and democracy nerd Brigitte answers a listener question about different titles for List MPs. Get tickets for our Wellington Live Show here - all proceeds go to Women’s Refuge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You should hear what parents say when they know they have a disabled child...Kris Edwards chats with Tracy about parenting a disabled child and all the challenges it brings, a must-listen for any parent, you will be inspired! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: First-hand experience from an ambulance worker on the dire state of conditions. Would you accept $65,000 a year if you saved 100 lives? Dating...and have you had any success on the apps? Matthew Cobb is a youngster from Tauranga who's changing the game with speed dating events set up by his events company. Ardie Savea is signing with Moana Pasifika?! We get the inside goss from sorts guru John Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: An incredible story of turning your life around from meth addict who spent all his 20s in prison, to being clean for 3 years with a fantastic career alongside his partner and child. James Sturch's story is just sensational, and it's all down to the Drug Court, he says. Should we have more Drug Court's in this country? And how do they work? Adrian Orr and his waka that seems to be rowing backwards. BUT thankfully, apparently this recession is about to end. HALLELUJAH! Part time workers, and why they should be just as valued as full timers. Emma Mclean joins us, along side part time power worker May Lee Starrveld. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An incredible story of turning your life around from meth addict who spent all his 20s in prison, to being clean for 3 years with a fantastic career alongside his partner and child. James Sturch's story is just sensational, and it's all down to the Drug Court, he says. Should we have more Drug Court's in this country? And how do they work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business leader Sam Stubbs says we are the cash cow that keeps on giving for these Aussie banks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Sam Stubbs on how the Aussie banks are absolutely destroying Kiwis. But he's not here to moan, he's come armed with solutions. Alwyn Poole is all for charter schools, and so am I. So we chat education achievement and some of the stats are alarming, especially in our 'bottom 30' schools. Billy Stairmand is off to the Olympics! The surfer runs us through his preparation and where the surfing part of the games is taking place seeing as there's no surf on the river of Paris...funny that... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lyndy McIntyre is the one who got the living wage over the line in NZ, and she has a few thoughts on what she'd like to see businesses doing for their employees to help them out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Cost of Living - How the heck do we navigate this mess? Utilities Disputes boss Neil Mallon on how they can help you with extra costs that pop up EnableMe financial coach Liz Blake on working with budgets of all sizes Living wage founder Lyndy McIntyre on where to from here? What should companies and organisations be doing to look after employees? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another inspirational character made their way to the rova studios today. Kris Edwards is a broadcaster of 30 years, working on NZs #1 music station "The Breeze" He also has Cerebral Palsy and has made a podcast that seeks to shine a light a light on the lives and triumphs of the NZ CP community. listen to the Cerebral Palsy Pod here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Trump and the assassination attempt: Has this won him the election? Former secret service spy Dr Paul Buchanan joins us out of the US of A to discuss. What's it like living with cerebral palsy? The Breeze's Kris Edwards is on the show to talk about his life with CP, 40 years in radio, and what NZ needs to do to help people with disabilities. Don't forget we go live every weekday morning at 7:30 YouTube, Twitch, and Tik Tok. All the other social, listen and watch links are here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Georgie is out with a sick kid so Holly and Brigitte are unsupervised.They talk about being the NATO side-gig, waka jumping former Greens MP Darleen Tana and a three page climate strategy.Yass Queen goes to a big bank and government department working together (shock horror) and Beehave Mate goes to Maorification. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Previewing the All Blacks v England game at Eden Park with Crusaders assistant coach James Marshall and John Day. Can England break the 30 year Eden Park hoodoo? Procrastination expert Tim Pychyl joins us for arguably our most fascinating interview ever. And where was I yesterday? NZTA have some explaining to do... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've had an absolute shocker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm sick and tired of these arrogant idiots going into supermarkets, abusing staff, and knicking food. It's gotta stop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Children are getting themselves in up to $30k debt with gambling sites...Seriously. This is a huge problem, and Aussie gambling researcher Dr Charles Livingstone gives us the facts from both sides of the ditch, live in studio. Speaking of Aussies, drug and alcohol researcher Dr Amie Hayley is with us to talk roadside drug testing and how it works in Australia. Should we use this here in NZ? Too late if you disagree, because legislation is being put through to allow police to randomly check any vehicle they believe may be driven by a drugged driver. Supermarket theft - 10s of millions a year worth of product is stolen from stores. Woolworths NZ Director of Stores, Jason Stockill is with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I spoke to Dr Amie Hayley about the Australian experience with roadside drug testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeepers creepers - we really went in depth on the Darleen Tana debacle today. If you're unsure who she is or what she's done, a quick Google will give you all you need. We speak with a victim of hers, as well as political commentator Brigitte Morten from 3 Gals 1 Beehive, AND I've got a Slam Dunc on Darleen too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices