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Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford Afternoons

Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford Afternoons

12pm-4pm Tuesday to Friday

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Biden appeals for unity to take on crises facing America

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that "democracy has prevailed" and summoning American resilience and unity...
Paraplegic climber scales Hong Kong skyscraper in wheelchair

A man has scaled one of Hong Kong's tallest towers for charity, ten years after an injury left him wheelchair-bound. Lai Chi-Wai raised almost HK$5.5 million ($1...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB's Secret Santa

The job of playing the office Secret Santa at Newstalk ZB this year fell to our Political Editor Barry Soper. He did a fine job but we had to keep him away from...
Kyle Jamieson: 'I'm still trying to find my way and get better'

Kyle Jamieson is a superstar of international cricket right now. After playing as a batsman in his younger days, it wasn't until he joined the New Zealand U19...
Peter Montgomery: These America's Cup yachts are wild machines

The America's Cup World Series is the first opportunity for the teams to go head-to-head in official races, having squared off several times in practice duels in...
Barry Soper reacts to Trevor Mallard's select committee hearing

A claim has been lodged for damages against Parliamentary Services by a former staffer wrongly called a rapist by the Speaker of the House. Trevor Mallard has answered...
Valerie Adams reflects on the 2020 Olympics delay

Dame Valerie Adams is a four-time shot put World champion, four-time World Indoor champion, two-time Olympic, three-time Commonwealth Games champion and twice IAAF...
David Seymour condemns Trevor Mallard for wrongly calling staff member a rapist

David Seymour says we now have a price on the mistake made by Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard. It's been revealed the taxpayer's footed a $330,000 dollar bill...
Sam Cane: Things you might not know about the All Black Captain

All Black Captain Sam Cane joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford from covid hotel isolation for an end of year chat. They yarned about all manner of things from...
'He needs to go' - Judith Collins on under-fire Trevor Mallard

He needs to go. That's the message from Judith Collins as she savages Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard - saying her party's lost confidence in him. Mallard's...
Portia Woodman: 'I thought it would be so cool to be the fastest woman in the world'

Portia Woodman is one of the superstars of world women's rugby. Included in her medal haul is gold at the 2016 Commonwealth Games, gold at the 2017 Women’s Wold...
Anti-nuclear protester reflects on 24 years since Mururoa Atoll protest

It’s been 25 years since almost 100 Kiwis braved high seas, wild winds and French military to protest the French nuclear testing at the Mururoa Atoll in 1995. The...
DIY with Stan Scott: Lush lawns and internal gutters

Every fortnight our DIY guru Stan Scott from Mitre 10 is in to give you a hand with your home DIY projects. This week he answered questions about laying pavers,...
Gareth Abdinor: I've been in the same job for 26 years, am I entitled to long service leave?

Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer all listeners' employment...
Mosque attack report finds shooter received little scrutiny over gun license referees

The Royal Commission report into the March 15 Christchurch mosque attack has found failings in how the shooter got his gun license. The almost 800 page reports...
Pakistan cricket team denied permission to train ahead of Black Caps series

The Pakistan cricket team will not be able to train while completing their time in managed isolation in Christchurch. The Director-General of Health has confirmed...
Kevin Milne on filming UFOs and dogs barking when he door knocked

Former Fair Go presenter Kevin Milne ranks as one of New Zealand television's longest-serving reporters. After joining the Fair Go team in 1984, he presented or...
Doctor's warning: How sugar is killing us

Dr Bryan Betty is medical director of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. His opinion piece is titled 'Toxic shock: A health warning- sugar...
Why Colin McLaren left the city to live as a recluse on Rakino Island

New movie "The Man On The Island" tells the story of one man, Colin McLaren, and one tiny island, Rakino in the Hauraki Gulf – off the grid, challenging and stunningly...
Aaron Mauger on transition from player to coach: 'Players live in a pretty narrow world'

The colours of Pacific nations Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will come together under the first ever Moana Pasifika squad for their historic clash against the Māori All...
Michael Baker on going from academic work to being recognised in the street

Michael Baker has become a household name as we navigate through a worldwide pandemic. After beginning his career with the Ministry of Health during the HIV/AIDS...
DIY with Mitre 10's Easy As Stan Scott

Every fortnight our DIY guru Stan Scott from Mitre 10 is in to give you a hand with your home DIY projects. This week he answered questions about retaining walls,...
Rescued teen tramper was 'one hour' from death

The last thing Olly Dale remembers before seeing a rescue helicopter flying up the valley was having lost all feeling in his feet as he got colder and colder. The...
Gareth Abdinor: Can my employer insist I am on social media?

Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer all listeners' employment...
Florida man wrestles puppy from jaws of alligator

In a dramatic encounter recorded by surveillance cameras, a Florida man chased an alligator under water and rescued his 3-month-old puppy from the jaws of death. Richard...