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China's engaging in military drills around Taiwan which our expert says are about "intimidation." What do we need to be aware of? Why quitting your job on TikTok could have some unintended consequences, and what's the biggest surprise about driving an Uber? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're taking a wee Easter break (insert sleeping emoji) so while we have some Easter sleep ins and way too many hot cross buns, check out some award winning podcasts! Here's a teaser of Black Hands, about the Bain family murders, and you can find the first episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're taking a wee Easter break (insert sleeping emoji) so while we have some Easter sleep ins and way too many hot cross buns, check out some award winning podcasts! Here's a teaser of 2022 NZ Podcast of the Year, "The Commune" made by Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham, and you can find the first episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Reserve Bank go too far with the OCR? Plus, why Finland joining NATO could be a bit of an issue. A kiwi's playing on golf's biggest stage, and should dogs be banned from putting their heads out car windows? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Jacinda Ardern’s last day in parliament … the former PM surprising everyone when she announced her decision at the start of this year.  Here is how she said goodbye to Parliament, in full. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president of the United States has been indicted on 34 charges relating to hush money payments to a porn star, a playboy model, and a doorman who apparently had a story about Donald Trump fathering a child out of wedlock. Here's a bonus episode to bring you right up to speed with where we are right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we all be getting genetic tests like Chris Hemsworth to find out if we'll get Alzheimer's? We'll explain. It's Jacinda Ardern's last day in parliament, and we tell you that you may have been brushing your teeth wrong all these years. Awkward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paris has banned rental e-scooters, so should we follow suit in the name of safety? Plus if you don't have a clue what the OCR is, we'll explain and tell you why it matters even if you don't have a mortgage. Also, what's up with restaurants charging booking fees all of a sudden? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a timeline for Donald Trump to front up in court, we look at how this might affect his run for president, and whether its true crowds in Rotorua cheered when he was indicted. New real estate figures are out and we've got three practical tips for first home buyers, plus .. why isn't it ok to get naked when you're getting changed after a swim? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

A whole bunch of measures to help fight the rising cost of living kick in today - so are you going to benefit? Plus y'all had some HOT TAKES on what might be the TV GOAT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The demise of an entire radio station could be bad news for Aotearoa, plus we find out why the weather's taken a turn for the very much worse and it's only March! Rules around how much sperm a man can donate, and the fourth edition of Fun Fact Friday - can Emile level the score? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to do if your data is caught up in a massive corporate hack, and are vaccines for cancer on the way? We look at whether influencing is over .. and mammoth meatballs. Not big .. but made of mammoth. Yes, the ones which have been extinct millions of years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you think you use your phone too much ... chances are, you do. So how do you detox your digital existence? Well, we've got some tips for you in this bonus episode, with an expert in digital wellbeing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why tens of thousands of people are rioting in Israel, and we look at how NZ businesses are faring in the fight against climate change. Is it even possible to do a digital detox in 2023 (yes, apparently), and passive aggressive parking notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Succession (fourth season started last night) the GOAT of TV? Plus, do we all need to be so scared of nuclear power anymore? Why rising unemployment could be what our economy needs, and which company is making computer generated diverse models, instead of just hiring diverse people? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is 'The Last of Us' about to come true, with a potentially deadly fungus on the move around the world? Plus, we'll look at how to shift from renter to buyer with some top tips to get into your own home. Why Afroman is suing US police, and PLEASE STOP SCARING YOUR CATS WITH CUCUMBERS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look at why some fans are flying to different continents to get cheaper concert tickets, and dive into more of the things which got you talking this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TikToK's CEO is fronting up at Congress in the US to totally convince everyone that China isn't spying, plus we get up to speed on the latest research around men taking the pill. Gwyneth Paltrow's in court over a skiing accident, and we're back with Fun Fact Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's behind the decision to let Posie Parker into NZ, and we deep dive into what's driving a wave of rioting in France. What happens to records set by athletes caught doping, and do you actually need a degree to get into the workforce? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does a change of coach matter so much to the All Blacks, plus what's the kerfuffle over Posie Parker trying to come to New Zealand? We'll find out how you can 3D print a cake, and debate the role of body doubles in international politics (as well as work out who we could double for). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are we still putting up with sneaky service fees being added to online purchases like concert tickets? Plus, the climate report to end all climate reports is just out. We look at the latest step in the unravelling of Boris Johnson's career, and whether a cup of tea with a bikkie is facing extinction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump says he's about to be arrested, but could this spark a sequel to the January 6 riots? Oh, and there's a warrant out for Vladimir Putin's arrest too! WILD. New research says money can buy happiness - BUT only up to a certain point. And what is the tastiest Easter egg? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golf ponders changing the balls to make it harder to do massive drives, and should people with dyslexia be allowed flexible work start times? We talk digger competitions (you try pouring a cup of tea with a giant excavator), and Fun Fact Friday .. who'll claim bragging rights this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why the teacher strike could be an ongoing headache for the government in election year, and did you know covid tracing is still happening? We look at why people are scared of phone calls and how to combat the fear, plus swearing at work; where's the line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Breakers are one game away from their first title since 2015 ... superfan Guy Williams is convinced they can do it. Should bigger cars have to drive slower to save the planet, and how much is being spent by people shopping while drunk? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices