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On the eve of the start of the duck hunting season brave Simon Barnett popped his head above the maimai and asked if there is really any skill in shooting a duck?Simon reckons there isn't as you have a big gun and you splatter your shot around
Ultra marathon legend Sam Harvey pushes the limit of what the human body can do.He's a world record holder for the New Zealand Backyard Ultra, a 677 kilometre race which he finished in 101 hours, and has champion titles in utltra races all ove
Alexander Terblanche is the real deal when it comes to relationships.He has qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling, and human sexuality. He runs his own practice On Point Therapy, and is the relationship expert for Compatico. He is a we
This week on The Highlight Reel you'll hear a call to Simon Barnett & James Daniels from a drink-driver who, even after hitting a pedestrian, still drives after drinking.Sextortion is on the rise with 200 reports to police every month, the pai
Embattled Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee has been stripped of the portfolio and booted from Cabinet.  The Prime Minister has revealed the change after weeks of Lee struggling to front on the collapse of Newshub and cuts at TVNZ.  Chris Lux
Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.Today saw questions on sick leave, t
This week on The Highlight Reel everything from Easter Eggs to rising insurance bills.Si and James debate the return of the three strikes legislation. James is pretty black and white on the issue, Simon not so much.Producer Tyler gets a hard
A fascinating discussion this afternoon after Simon told James how he was floored over seeing one of his favourite wines on a restaurant menu for $34 a glass.That broadened into a wider discussion over the troubles facing so many in the hospit
Kiwi kayak icon Luuka Jones is gearing up for what will be her 5th Olympic Games in this year, becoming only the third kiwi woman to hit that milestone alongside Dame Valerie Adams and Barbara Kendall.She’s built a career on incredible determi
News today that an Auckland Council manager has been working remotely from the Gold Coast since January under flexible employment policies.Simon Barnett & James Daniels asked if this is letting the work team down and should those who have fall
This week on the Highlight Reel, Si & James debate Wayne Brown's idea that councils should be allowed to keep the GST on rates.The boys also talk about changes to the postal service, Easter trading hours and neighbours at war.They take a look
New Zealand school students are among the worst-behaved kids in the OECD and behaviour has worsened in the last two years, a new report has found.A report released by the Education Review Office (ERO) has called for classroom behaviour to beco
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government's still committed to cutting tax in May's Budget, despite worsening economics.She's revealed in today's Budget Policy Statement, Treasury now expects 0.1 percent GDP growth this year.The fore
Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.Today saw questions about an employe
This week on the Highlight Reel, Si & James debate whether or not MFAT should help the Kiwi tourist's arrested in Thailand. Simon is full of fun facts about the amount of noodles being eaten world wide. The wider Barnett family are having tro
Wayne Brown grew up in Auckland, attended Auckland Grammar, and went on to get a degree in engineering.After spending several years overseas he returned to New Zealand and set up an engineering consultancy, diversifying into property developme
This week on the Highlight Reel, Si & James debate what makes good comedy after Jimmy Carr takes a crack at a deaf woman in the audience.They also discussed Police pay and whether they should be allowed to strike.The Greens run into more trou
The Principal of one of New Zealand's top schools has slammed New Zealand's education system - saying it's heading towards rock bottom.Auckland Grammar head Tim O'Connor says the profession isn’t as valued as it once was.He told the Herald's
Tim Southee was handed a Test debut at the age of 19 against England. He responded taking 5 wickets for 55 before smashing 77 off 40 balls in the second innings with nine sixes.Since then he has progressed into one of the best bowlers in world
Do you understand anything about bitcoin?James says he missed the boat on it a few years ago, Simon says he just doesn't trust it.We called in the cavalry and asked the NZ Herald's Markets With Madison host Madison Reidy to help.LISTEN ABOVE
Ever fancied your skills as a vet, dentist or phone screen repair specialist?A story about DIY dentistry in a Northland town with no dentist prompted Simon Barnett & James Daniels to ask the question what have you had a go at yourself in an ef
Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.Today saw questions on non disclosur
This week on the Highlight Reel, Si & James debate the concept of no body no parole and take a very revealing call from a former prison inmate.They also discussed the prospect of congestion charging.Adding to that – they discuss the continued
Shane Reti believes the new health targets will help bring a greater level of focus back to the sector.The Government's implementing five key targets it says will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders.This includes for cancer treatment
Minister Mark Mitchell spent his early years living on Whenuapai Air Force Base where his father was a Flight Lieutenant.After leaving school he worked in the farming sector before joining the New Zealand Police during which and was a member o
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