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Artificial Intelligence is getting better by the hour. Just ask Christopher Luxon and Simon Gault, recent high-profile victims of A.I created clips. But whilst an A.I generated Luxon talking about his...

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Unlock the secrets to a greener, more mindful approach to menstruation with Kylie Matthews, the COO of AWWA Period Care, as your guide. Every word with Kylie is a step toward breaking the silence that...

· 45 min 19 sec

Whilst what happened recently with the young person dying after being involved in an accident while driving on Muriwai beach was tragic, I hope it does not trigger a knee-jerk reaction. The vast major...

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Banish those post-holiday blues and turn career contemplation into action with guidance from clinical psychologist Dougal Sutherland. In this episode, we unravel the complexities of easing back into w...

· 45 min 2 sec

The Slam Dunc returns for 2024 with a bumper edition, and there has been plenty to get stuck in to... National, Maori and white supremacy? Golriz, shoplifting and her mental wellbeing. Middle aged me...

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Hi folks, it's your favourite Editor-in-Chief returning for a new year and a brand new season (apparently I have seasons now...) Expect more of the same for S2 (apparently season is just shortened to...

· 28 min 58 sec

I think I've shed more tears this year than any other one I can remember. I began the year doing my dream job, and ended it having made 159 podcast episodes. 2023 has been tough but has taught me inva...

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A special panel to wrap up the first season of DGEIC where I'm joined by two of my absolute favourites to review the year that was and to look ahead to 2024.  Mikey Havoc - broadcaster, legend, and Ma...

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Nicola Willis has so far been mostly impressive in her new role as Finance Minister. Today she delivered the so-called 'mini budget', where she has found $7.5billion in savings. What does this say abo...

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As the holiday spirit fills the air, our thoughts turn to those who forgo the festivities to keep us safe. This episode is a tribute to the emergency service workers whose dedication shines brightest...

· 59 min 37 sec

My old school, Westlake Boys High, have won rugby’s World Schools Festival in Thailand. I'm so pleased for them but in New Zealand we can sometimes be reluctant to celebrate our successes publicly, be...

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Mumsy gets nearly as much fan mail as we do, so it only seemed right to get her back in the studio one last time this year. How has her year been, what might her 2024 look like, and can I get her to s...

· 54 min 56 sec

Nicola Willis is doing what every incoming government does and that is to trash the reputation of the previous government. She is basically saying they openly misled Kiwis to make themselves look like...

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Casey is a mother whose fortitude is tried and tested to it's limits as she fights for the rights of her two-year-old son, Wolf. Born prematurely and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Wolf's journey is a...

· 42 min 33 sec

One of the last things the last government did was to bring in fair pay agreements. One of the first things the new government has done is to repeal those fair pay agreements. So, who has got it right...

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On the penultimate 'Week That Was' panel for the year I'm joined by The Edge afternoon host, and greenskeeper, Nickson Clark, and radio royalty Leah Panapa. Plenty to get stuck into this week: All th...

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The new government has said 'no thanks' to KiwiRail’s request for an extra $1.47 billion for infrastructure needed for Cook Strait’s new mega-ferries. There's no doubt the costs around the project hav...

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When I was their age, my biggest concerns were probably what toy I wanted for my birthday or how much more time I could spare to play outside before sunset. But, in today's episode, my young guests, B...

· 55 min 33 sec

At 79 a lot of men are spending their pension, getting a funeral plan sorted, wearing the same cords for the third straight day and playing indoor fake lawn bowls whilst waiting for meals on wheels to...

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Ready to feel inspired and make a difference? Join me for a heartening conversation with Wayne Langford, the driving force behind the life-changing 'Meat the Need' telethon. The aim? To provide a whop...

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