Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

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

On the show today: A Darleen Tana expose + will/should she fall on her sword? Victim of Tana, Chuck Simpson, joins us for his reaction, and political commentator Brigitte Morten on the 'waka jumping' law that could be imposed. Sharyn Casey on her new podcast Better Me Hopefully - a podcast about debunking all these wellness fads that are out there. From naturopaths to the miracle drug Ozempic, this podcast has it all. V8 Supercar legend Greg Murphy on these bizarre speed limit laws that councils are holding fort on. Is going slower more harm than good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: The government's new 'shoebox' housing plan - let's build up, in, and more of these small 'shack-like' houses...but at what cost to our living standards? AUT professor of construction John Tookey on this. Sports Wrap with John Day: Huuuge debate around the All Blacks new jersey. Words like 'Shakespearean', 'blouse', 'bib-like' are bounced around. 3 News - the new Stuff venture...Is it any good? Will we Kiwis support it? Razor Robertson and the importance of this man to the entire country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's chat with the legendary Ian Jones about the All Blacks vs England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Online safety advocate Rob Cope joins me to look at the issue of children’s addiction to digital devices, especially during the school holidays. We get into the rapid changes in the digital world, the risks of unfiltered internet access, and the consequences of hyper-stimulation from constant screen time. Rob shares alarming insights on children’s exposure to inappropriate content and the disconnect from real life caused by digital addiction. Most importantly, we discuss practical solutions for parents to regain control, set boundaries, and foster safer online habits for our children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get set for a big weekend of rugby with Scott Robertson’s debut as the All Blacks' coach and with the school holidays starting we talk keeping your kids safe online: Sir Ian Jones: Former All Black lock, sharing his perspective on Scott Robertson’s strategy and the pressure of leading the All Blacks against England. John Day: Sports journalist from the Sporting Rumble podcast, giving his take on the latest in sports. Rob Cope: Online safety advocate, offering essential tips for parents to keep their kids safe online during the school holidays. 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

Duncan issues a strong warning to parents about the dangers of online gambling targeting children, especially during school holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duncan interviews Shay Peters from Robert Walters Recruitment to discuss the current state of the job market in New Zealand. Covering the significant decline in job advertisements, especially in Wellington, and the impact of these changes on job seekers. Shay shares advice on leveraging one's background, being regionally mobile, and the importance of continuous upskilling. The conversation also touches on the challenges posed by immigration, the exodus of young New Zealanders, and the future implications for the economy. Practical tips for job seekers, including the importance of maintaining a robust LinkedIn profile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into the pressing issues surrounding New Zealand's water infrastructure. With Three Waters gone, smaller councils face enormous challenges in delivering clean water. Ron Mark, Mayor of Carterton, shares his insights on potential solutions, including the amalgamation of councils. We also hear from David Graham of the Billy Graham Youth Foundation on funding cuts, and Shay Peters from Robert Walters Recruitment offers career advice in a tight job market. 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

We discuss the state of the education system midway through the school year, touching on significant changes, challenges, and innovations. Topics include the new minister Erica Stanford's policies, such as the focus on reading, writing, and math and the ban on cell phones. We also delve into concerns about truancy, student performance, teacher shortages, and the relevance of the curriculum. Claire Amos, Principal of Albany Senior High School, provides insights into the mixed results of education reforms, the importance of creativity in learning, and the need for better resources and support for teachers. Discussions include the impact of social media, the digital divide, and proposed curriculum changes, highlighting the necessity for investment in education and the professional development of teachers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A solution to our GP shortage. Grant and Louise Schofield from Prekure have a solution to our shortage of medical professionals Turbulence again! Is this the new norm for flying? Halfway through the school year and end of term 2. How are the new national rules going? Also, how do deal with parent teacher interviews (which are now called 'student conferences' cause you have to take the kid with you) and mid year reports (esp if they are bad) Claire Amos from Albany Senior High School offers her view. 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

On the show today: Andrew Galloway from Alcohol Healthwatch: Alcohol levvy charges increasing & is it actually doing anything to stop alcohol harm? No is the answer. Why not though? Kings College...and why they are cheats. Flight Centre GM Heidi Walker: Why flights are so bloody expensive, and where to go this school holidays. Plonker Rankings: We have a brand new Plonker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Joe Biden, or should we call him The Mumble In The Jungle, seemed incoherent and quite frankly out-of-it in the first Presidential debate of 2024. USA political scientist Maria Armoudian joins us to figure answer 'what's the go with Sleepy Joe?', should he stand down, and also, the remarkably dangerous Project 2025... Huge week for the housing sector in NZ - Bright line testing changes from 10 to 2 years, Debt to income ratios means you mightn't be able to borrow as much from your bank, and banks will cap your lending at 6 times your income. Vanessa Williams from RealEstate.co.nz joins us to discuss. John Day with Sport - First test week of the year for the All Blacks. Who should be on our Plonker Rankings for this week? Who's the biggest plonker at the moment, do you reckon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Have you switched power companies? Consumer NZ joins us to discuss how much you can save this winter if you make the switch. Idiots at the council table - Andrew Bydder called the mayor of Hamilton a spastic, r*****ed, c word....and then there's Nobby Clark who likes to sling the N word around. Why do we vote in such bafoons? And what can be done about these eggs before it gets even more out of hands? Good Nature - the rat trap company taking over the world with a big chunk of Kiwi Ingenuity. CEO Dave Shoemack is with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The controversial Welcome to Sex children's book has caused a real stir in Aussie and one retailer has removed it from the shelves.There's been an uproar over the graphic illustrations of sexual positions, masturbation, LGBTIQ lssues, anal sex and much moreThe book, written by broadcaster Yumi Stynes with teen magazine advice columnist Dr Melissa Kang, covers sexual topics with illustrations and before you freak out, they only recommend it to kids 14 and over. It tackles life's taboos, the stuff mum and dad may not want to tell you... Melissa Kang joins the show out of Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices