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Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons
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Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons
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From the world stage to here at home, with the latest in news and views, you will always be in the know with Si and James.
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The Highlight Reel Episode 24: Should councils be allowed to keep the GST on rates?
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...
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Why are New Zealand schoolkids so badly behaved?
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...
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Jason Walls with the big numbers in the Government's Budget Policy Statement
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...
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Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor 26.03.24
Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer...
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The Highlight Reel: Should MFAT help the Kiwi tourists arrested in Thailand?
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...
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Six and A Song with Wayne Brown
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...
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The Highlight Reel: What makes good comedy?
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...
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Auckland Grammar Headmaster says teachers and education undervalued
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...
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Six and A Song with Tim Southee
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...
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Si and James: Do you trust Bitcoin?
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...
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Si & James: From smashed phone screens to DIY dentistry and a whole lot in-between
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...
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Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor 12.03.24
Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer...
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The Highlight Reel: Debating no body, no parole
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...
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Senior Doctors: Staff increasingly working unsafe and unsustainable hours
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...
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Mark Mitchell: I left school at 15 and went straight to a farming job
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...
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News You Never Knew You Needed To Know: 71 year old caught up by store's rolling door
A 71 year old has gone viral this week after CCTV caught her getting swept up by a rolling door, the store posting the video on its Facebook page. Susie Nordqvist...
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Ever had a flight delayed where you don't quite believe the reason given?
Have you ever had a flight cancelled or delayed in a situation that really peeved you? Si and James spotted a discussion on X (formerly Twitter) about a woman whose...
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The Highlight Reel: Hanging a clock around a late workers neck, bullying or banter?
This week on the Highlight Reel, Si & James debate whether it’s bullying or banter to hang a clock around a young worker’s neck when they are late for work. They...
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Unprecedented demand at Wellington's social supermarket
World Vision is reporting a 56% increase in 12 months in the cost of a selected food basket that includes things like rice, bananas, chicken, and eggs. Australia,...
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Six and A Song with Theresa Gattung
Theresa Gattung is one of New Zealand’s most successful business people. She made waves in 1999 becoming CEO of then Telecom at just 37 years old. After leaving...
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Tardy worker made to wear clock around neck: Bullying or bants?
A young Bunnings staff member in Dunedin was spotted wearing a large clock around his neck while working in the trades area of the store. Puzzled customers asked...
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Liam Dann OCR held at 5.5%: No news is good news
The Finance Minister says the fight against inflation is not over yet -- as the Reserve Bank opts to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged. The OCR will stay at...
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I think my boss is gay and he's into me, what do I do?
Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer...
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The Highlight Reel: The Ginny Andersen-Mark Mitchell stoush
This week on The Highlight Reel, Simon Barnett and James Daniels get their teeth into everything from the Ginny Anderson Mark Mitchell stoush to tipping in restaurants. They...
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Six and A Song with Finn Allen
After representing New Zealand at the U19 World Cup, Finn Allen made the move from Auckland to Wellington for an explosive 2020-21 summer where he became the top...