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Kendra Cocksedge  was first recognised in 2006 with selection for the Taranaki and Hurricanes Schools, where her resourceful, intuitive halfback play, allround skills and goalkicking ability first came to the fore.    Among her many gongs. Kendra was awarded World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year in 2015 and 2018, New Zealand Rugby Women’s Player of the Year, and broke through the glass ceiling to b...

It’s been one year since Christopher Luxon took over the reins at the National Party. He inherited an organisation that had been through a tumultuous period of leadership changes and internal controversies. Since Luxon has taken over, the party has become more stable and steadily risen in the polls. Chris Luxon joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on his one year anniversary. LISTEN ABOVE See...

The Retirement Commission's advising against raising the retirement age. The Commission's three-yearly Review of Retirement Income Policies makes 35 recommendations for government, private sector, researchers, employers and itself. Jane Wrightson says some believe an age of 65 is unaffordable - she's asking where that evidence came from. She says research shows if the age rises -- women, Maori, an...

Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works. He's a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life. Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people. He joins Simon Barnett and James Danie...

Rob Hewitt's story of survival is one that is hard to beat.  The former navy diver spent 75 hours in the open sea after a diving trip went terribly wrong.  But unlike most people who find themselves in that situation - Hewitt lived to tell his own tale.  And more than 13 years later he's still living most of his life around the water and using his story to save others from falling foul of the migh...

The Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate today by 75 basis points, taking it to 4.25 percent, its highest level since 2008. The RBNZ now sees the OCR rising to a peak of 5.5 per cent in 2023, which adds to the expectations that we may face a recession. Independent economist Tony Alexander says that this rate hike was expected, but the concerns about inflation are still justified, and eco...

Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions. Today, he answered questions about leave entitlements, restraint of trade and giving notice among other things. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of New Zealand Rugby’s big personalities, Israel Dagg was destined for stardom as a teen.  He made headlines in 2006 when as a secondary schools player was selected for Hawke’s Bay and his elevation continued at a rapid rate, going on to make his All Blacks debut in 2010, playing 66 tests.  He’s gone on to be a passionate advocate for mental health and player welfare, and is currently playing...

Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works. He's a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life. Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people. He joins Simon Barnett and James Danie...

Zac Guildford has had a well documented battle with mental health and addiction issues over the years. He managed to achieve his ultimate dream of making the All Blacks at just 20 years of age. After years of trouble and self discovery he is now in ta space to share his experiences. Zac Guildford was Simon Barnett & James Daniels' special guest for this week's Six And A Song. LISTEN ABOVE See...

Gareth Abdinor, partner and employment law specialist at Malley & Co solicitors joined Simon and James for his fortnightly segment answering listeners questions on all things employment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB host Simon Barnett paid an emotional tribute to his wife Jodi on Tuesday after returning to the airwaves for the first time in four weeks. Addressing listeners on Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons , the broadcasting veteran revealed Jodi’s brain cancer had returned after three years in remission. Jodi was rushed to the hospital in April 2018 after suffering a seizure at the co...

Niva Retimanu is a very familiar name to radio listeners in New Zealand. Hailing from Invercargill the Newstalk ZB newsreader has won almost too many radio awards to count! She has over thirty years experience as a journalist and newsreader. Niva is a marathon runner and an author as well - her book 'Leading From Behind' was published in 2016. Her latest venture is co-hosting a NZ Herald podcast,...

Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions. Today, he answered plenty of juicy questions when he joined James and Tyler Adams (sitting in for Simon) . LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice beyond the grave. The Supreme Court has quashed Peter Ellis' child abuse convictions after three decades of him maintaining his innocence. Ellis died before his name could be cleared. Today's decision points out expert evidence at his original trial shouldn't have been admitted -- and there was a high risk the children's evidence was contaminated. Lynley Hood - long time supporter of Peter...

Peter Ellis' child abuse convictions have been quashed. After three decades, the Supreme Court has called the investigation and Ellis' trial a miscarriage of justice. It's found the evidence of an expert witness didn't inform the jury of other possible causes of the children's behaviours -- and simply, shouldn't have been admitted. It also makes a point of saying the need for special care due to t...

Kiwi motorsport legend Jim Richards’ racing resume is incomparable.   It includes seven Bathurst 1000 wins, four Australian Touring Car Championships, eight Targa Tasmania wins, three Nations Cup championships, two Touring Car Masters championships and title victories in categories including Australian NASCAR, GT-Production and Carrera Cup.  Known as Gentleman Jim, he made a record 35 starts in th...

Boxer David Nyika is an Olympic bronze medallist and two-time Commonwealth Games champion.   He began his international journey as an 18-year-old at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games where he won gold and broke down in tears on the podium as the New Zealand national anthem played.   Four years later and 10kgs heavier Nyika backed up his Commonwealth Games gold medal win at the Gold Coast Games i...

She's one of Aotearoa's best-loved actresses, having shot to fame as Shortland Street's nurse Ellen Crozier and cementing her status as the feisty Cheryl West in the popular dramedy Outrageous Fortune. But behind the acting glamour, Robyn Malcolm was suffering from serious anxiety and panic attacks. In a new documentary, You, Me and Anxiety , Malcolm frankly shares her experience coping with the d...

Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions. Today, he answered questions about when your final pay in a job is paid, leave entitlements and maternity leave. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports that parents are paying big dollars for early childhood care got Simon Barnett & James Daniels talking about the sector today. Some early childhood educators say the state of the sector is going downhill and have little faith in where the Government is taking them. Simon Laube CEO Early Childhood Council joined Si & James on the show to discuss where things are going wrong. LISTEN...

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has hit out at Rieko Ioane for "mouthing off" during the first test, saying the All Blacks midfielder accused Australia of disrespecting the haka. Rennie was typically forthright on a number of topics after naming his team for the second Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park on Saturday, adding further spice following a contentious opener in Melbourne. The Wallabies, like ma...

Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works. He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life. Nathan's sessions explore how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people....

Dr Michael Johnson, a Senior Research Fellow from the NZ Initiative joined the program to discuss his research on Modern Leaning Environments'. LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine tries - including a winner after the siren - four yellow cards and a spate of injuries... but one refereeing call is the talking point from the All Blacks' 39-37 win over Wallabies to retain the Bledisloe Cup. French ref Mathieu Raynal pinged Australian first-five Bernard Foley for time-wasting as he was poised to kick for touch with his side leading 37-34 and a minute on the clock. Former Wa...