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 …

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 …

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…

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 …

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, s…

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 h…

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…

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 tri…

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 …

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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 …

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

On the show today: Is Shane Reti asleep at the health ministry wheel? Are Ambulance workers serious about going on strike? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

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…

Keith McLaughlin, chief executive of Centrix, joins me to discuss the 50,000 Kiwi businesses that closed this year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

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 See omnystudio.com/…

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 wond…

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. See omnystudio.com/listen…

A raw and honest take from someone hooked on vaping - Lisa shares her story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

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 e…

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 livi…

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

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 yea…

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 harde…

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 spi…

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… Aucklan…

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 gove…

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. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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…

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

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 …

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 …

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? See omny…

Business leader Sam Stubbs says we are the cash cow that keeps on giving for these Aussie banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

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…

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

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 loo…

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 See omnystudio…

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 d…

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. See omnystudio.com/li…

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... See omnystudio…

I've had an absolute shocker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

I'm sick and tired of these arrogant idiots going into supermarkets, abusing staff, and knicking food. It's gotta stop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

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…

I spoke to Dr Amie Hayley about the Australian experience with roadside drug testing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.rova | Original

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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.…

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' ar…