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Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons
12pm-4pm Tue to Fri
Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons
12pm-4pm Tuesday to Friday
Great company and a fresh perspective.
Join Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss and debate the issues that matter most to New Zealanders.
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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Six and A Song with Marc Ellis
Marc Ellis is a successful businessman, television presenter, and former All Black and Warrior. A graduate of the University of Otago, he did very well out of his...
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Are prison parolees getting the support they need?
Is the prison parole system broken? Dr Paul Wood, convicted of murder as an 18-year-old, is one of the first parolees in New Zealand to have all of their conditions...
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Former NZ Rugby Boss David Moffett: They decided to take the soft option
Ian Foster has been retained as All Blacks coach. He will lead New Zealand through to the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. New Zealand Rugby's decision...
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Rugby Editor Elliott Smith: Ian Foster retained
Ian Foster has been retained as All Blacks coach. He will lead New Zealand through to the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Independent selector Joe Schmidt...
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Dr Anthony Jordan with a winter update
Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of our leading immunologists. He joined Simon Barnett and James...
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Six and A Song with Jon Toogood
Jon Toogood is New Zealand rock royalty. Best known as the lead singer of Shihad, Jon is joining a collaboration of New Zealand's best musicians to present Come...
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How do we stop the current wave of youth crime?
The headlines regarding youth crime seem endless at the moment. From ram raids to street brawls, car theft and shoplifting the problem seems out of control. Youth...
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Nathan Wallis with Simon Barnett and James Daniels 09.08.22
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...
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Six and A Song with Nick Afoa
Nick Afoa is a former social worker, rugby player and current actor and singer extraordinaire. He made headlines around the world when he beat 400 others to the...
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James Daniels' incredible Cook Islands hitchhiking story
While visiting Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, James Daniels and his wife Diane found themselves needing to hitchhike. After being turned down by a few passing cars,...
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Sky Tower turns 25 and I helped build it - crane operator
It's time to party like it's 1997 - as Auckland's Sky Tower turns 25. Various events are planned to mark the occasion, including family-friendly entertainment at...
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Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor Answers Listeners' Questions 02.08.22
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...
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Andrew Dickens: Steven Joyce was the first bit of economic sense I’ve heard in a while
How good was it to hear Stephen Joyce with Kerre Woodham yesterday morning? The former Finance Minister talked calmly and rationally about our inflation crisis and...
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D'Arcy Waldegrave on Manly Sea Eagles Pride jersey stoush
Newstalk ZB Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave joined Tim Roxborogh to discuss the reaction from players and fans to the Manly Sea Eagles releasing a Pride jersey. LISTEN...
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Newstalk ZB rugby commentator following ABs squad naming, Foster's presser
Newstalk ZB sports reporter Elliott Smith joined Tim Roxborogh live from Auckland Airport following the All Blacks' Rugby Championship squad naming, which was followed...
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There's a time and place for everything: Molloy on NZ Today
Auckland Mayoral Candidate Leo Molloy appeared on TV 3's comedy show New Zealand Today last night, and not everyone is laughing. The talk could be seen as personality...
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Auckland mayoral race gets racey
Another twist in the race to become Auckland's mayor. Candidate Wayne Brown has called on rival Leo Molloy to withdraw after an appearance on satirical television...
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To rodeo or not to rodeo: Are the rodeo animals safe?
Animal welfare group Safe wants to ban rodeo events as they believe the practice breaches animal welfare law. President of the New Zealand Cowboys Association Lyall...
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Are they getting the new covid measures right?
More people are wondering whether they should get a second booster and whether mask wearing does make an impact. Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams ( filling in for...
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Six And A Song with Wairangi Koopu
Wairangi Koopu is a former professional rugby league footballer who played 159 times for the Warriors, appeared in the 2002 NRL Grand Final, was named the club's...
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We don't quite realise how much we rely on coal
Environmental groups are concerned that 15 years won’t be long enough for us as a nation to wean ourselves as off our reliance on coal. 2037 is when the Government...
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Josh Kronfeld: 'There are four damn referees out there, surely you can decide whether it is intentional or not'
England Coach Eddie Jones says rugby's use of red and yellow cards is "out of control" and that referees will be the most important player when the top teams meet...
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Were the Eighties just the best decade?
What with the dominance of Top Gun: Maverick & Stranger Things on the entertainment world, along with the return of baggy jeans, you'd be forgiven right now for...
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Please don't hog my toilet!
Today on the show we discussed why many think it is OK to use an accessible toilet when they'd never park in a disability car park. Disable Persons Assembly Chief...
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Six And A Song With Wayne Smith
Wayne Smith continues to build on his quite remarkable career with NZ Rugby. A former All Black himself, he's had three stints in the All Blacks coachng team and...
