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We catch up with South Otago dairy farmer Mathew Korteweg for our weekly yarn — chatting weekend plans off footy, what to expect from Christchurch’s new Te Kaha Stadium, what’s happening on farm right now, and breaking down what “moving day” actually means in the dairy world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liv Weatherburn returns with another clever life hack straight from grandma… this time it’s all about pumpkins! 🎃 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off the Ute Muster After-Party, Rusty Pickups join us in studio after travelling all the way from Queensland for Tussock Country. We talk their epic fan competition, Southland crowds, and their signature country-folk sound—plus live performances of Mr. Mary Read and a special cover with a Gore twist! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indie takes the reins this week as The Little Locker Room crew—Felicity, Ada, Indie & Jude—dive into all things rural life. From muddy boots and farm skills to the hilarious things city visitors just don’t get, it’s a fun, honest look at growing up in a small-town rural community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Marshall joins us to break down Mataura’s dominant 54–0 win over Balfour in Presidents Grade, all while celebrating 140 years of rugby history. We chat the performance, the atmosphere at Tulloch Park, and what’s next for the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off the plane and back in Aotearoa, Jayden Shingleton checks in ahead of Tussock Country. We chat travel, what he’s been up to, and what’s on the horizon as things ramp up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tarryn Tyla, Ellie and Shirley are back in the studio for Locker Room Ladies. This week it’s all about breaking out of fashion ruts and dreaming big with birthday bucket lists – relatable, fun, and full of laughs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan and Roy Johnstone drop by to share their real-life experience with solar panels – the wins, the lessons, and what you need to know. Plus, they give us the full rundown on the upcoming Clutha Electrify event and why it’s worth checking out.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AJ Aitken joins us for the weekly check-in, sharing insights from the farming frontline and what’s been happening in his world. Plus, we talk Barbarians rugby as the Babas prepare for their trip south to face Marist in Invercargill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Edendale’s Karl Laurence brings his passion for grassroots rugby to this week’s HRT Club Rugby Scoreboard Preview, breaking down the key matchups and what to watch for across the competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michaela Jameson joins us in the studio and gives us the Yay or Nay in a fun, festival-themed edition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart Guyton joins the show to chat the Riverton Retro Revival — a King’s Birthday Weekend market packed with retro treasures, local stalls, and a great excuse for a coastal roadie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damon & Q join us for The Locker Room Lads — talking the proposed Hokonui wind farm and what’s next for the massive Molesworth Station. Big topics, and as always plenty of opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our favourite Wednesday catch-up with Annie Nelson — sharp, funny, and always honest. This week we get into whether manners are actually slipping… or if we’re all just doing things a little differently these days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southland talent takes centre stage as Stefani from 360 at The Langlands celebrates her incredible second runner-up finish at the MONIN NZ Cocktail Cup. We chat about her creative flavour combos (yes—crème brûlée and miso!), competing with the country’s best, and how Southland and local ingredients inspire her award-winning cocktails. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Liv Weatherburn returns with another clever life hack straight from grandma’s playbook—this time, it’s all about the freezer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with South Otago dairy farmer Mathew Korteweg for our weekly check-in—covering life on and off the farm. This week, we recap a massive milestone for the Clutha Rugby Club with their 150th Jubilee, talk footy highlights, and look ahead to how things are shaping up on farm as winter approaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Pioneer women’s captain and hooker Mollie Lyders following their 41–22 clash with Star. Despite the result, there were plenty of positives, with clear improvement from their previous meeting. Mollie shares where the team is growing, the challenges of a small competition, and what the focus is heading into their home game against Blues this weekend. See omnystudio.com/l...

This week on the Little Locker Room, Felicity, Charlie, Indie and Bailiegh take charge of town planning — sharing their creative (and sometimes wild!) ideas for what should replace the old Smith City site on Irk Street. From fun zones to community spaces, hear how the next generation would redesign Gore if they were in charge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shirley Kim and Taryn step into the Locker Room and things get hilariously real… from dealing with keyboard warriors to learning to just go with the flow. Plus, a chaotic round of Vibe or Unsubscribe and plenty of laughs, side chats and unfiltered inner thoughts along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local stock agent and Barbarians Premier Rugby coach AJ Aitken joins the show to talk about the current mood across the farming sector, this weekend’s clash against Star, and the decision to take the game to Waikaia. The conversation also opens up to the importance of grassroots sport, shining a light on the volunteers who keep community rugby and kids’ sport thriving. See omnystudio.c...

Southern rugby insider Francis “Dribbles” Parker brings the latest from across the region ahead of another big weekend of club action for our HRT Club Rugby Scoreboard preview.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan, Q and Hewi unpack the growing tensions inside Gore District Council following Code of Conduct complaints — touching on social media, public commentary, and what it all says about leadership and division. Then the conversation takes a sharp turn into Artificial Intelligence — what’s real, what’s made up, and who we can trust — before wrapping up with a Chiefs r...

Pocket rocket Annie Nelson — proudly English, former school principal and all‑round ray of sunshine — tackles the big question: when do we actually get old? What follows is a hilarious and very relatable round of “we’re not old, BUT…” moments, packed with laughs, life perspective and Annie’s trademark warmth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

They’re swapping flat ground for thousands of stairs — and doing it all for a cause close to home. Invercargill Airport’s Corey Diack and firefighter Jed Martin join us to chat about taking on the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge (again), what keeps them motivated, and why raising funds for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand means so much to the firefighting community. From...