Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

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. Lear...

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 sp...

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...

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 megapho...

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...

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 fac...

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 s...

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 ins...

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...

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...

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...

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 ne...

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'...

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 p...

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 agains...