/on-air/rss 九一星空无限 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:09:38 Z en /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/nathan-wallis-dealing-with-disappointing-ncea-grades/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/nathan-wallis-dealing-with-disappointing-ncea-grades/ NCEA results are officially out. Most kids would have genuinely worked as hard as they could to get the grades they hoped for - even the kids who act like they don't really care.  And for many it won't have turned out as hey had planned - whether that meant not quite meeting the dizzying heights of their ambition or an actual fail grade. But it's unavoidable - at some stage through their school career - and life for that matter, most of us have to deal with the disappointment of failure. They need to learn how to deal with that disappointment - but it will of course still be there, so how are parents supposed to help their children through it? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:53:14 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/nichole-lewis-no-consent-granny-flats-are-in-but-should-you-get-one/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/nichole-lewis-no-consent-granny-flats-are-in-but-should-you-get-one/ The no-consent granny flat law changes came in this week.  That means you can build an up-to-70sqm dwelling in your backyard without having to ask the council if you're allowed to.  Getting one set up on your property would set you back at least $200,000, but the question on minds of anyone with enough space for something like this is - how much value will it add?  They can be rented out for a bit of passive income - but it may not be worth the trouble of getting it fit to rent.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:13:26 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-wilhelmina-okeeffe-and-murray-crane-scott-robertson-greenland/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-wilhelmina-okeeffe-and-murray-crane-scott-robertson-greenland/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by journalist Wilhelmina O'Keeffe and Crane Brothers founder Murray Crane to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:10:30 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/briana-stephenson-kiwi-heptathlete-on-the-potts-classic-commonwealth-games-selection/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/briana-stephenson-kiwi-heptathlete-on-the-potts-classic-commonwealth-games-selection/ The New Zealand track and field circuit kicks off today at the Potts Classic in Hastings.  Among the competitors is heptathlete Briana Stephenson, who starts off a potentially career-defining year today as she lines up for the 60m hurdles.  It follows on from her hitting the Commonwealth Games A standard last weekend in Brisbane.  She told Piney that while Athletics NZ and the NZ Olympic Committee still need to select the teams, she’s in a very good spot at the moment and is pretty confident she’ll be on that plane to Glasgow.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:57:43 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/roy-krishna-bula-fc-captain-ahead-of-the-first-ofc-pro-league-clash/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/roy-krishna-bula-fc-captain-ahead-of-the-first-ofc-pro-league-clash/ The OFC Pro League bursts into action today with a doubleheader at Eden Park.  There will be another 10 matches at North Harbour Stadium over the next seven days.  It features eight teams from Pacific nations, Australia and New Zealand, and is the first fully professional football league to be established in the Oceania region.   Roy Krishna is preparing to lead Bula FC into the first match, and told Piney it’s a huge moment for the Fijian club.   He says they’ve been waiting for these opportunities and struggling to get in the A-Leagues, so having something in the backyard is a great platform, especially for younger players.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:46:54 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-venus-former-tennis-doubles-star-and-commentator-on-the-asb-classic-mens-final/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-venus-former-tennis-doubles-star-and-commentator-on-the-asb-classic-mens-final/ The third youngest finalist in the modern history of the men's ASB Classic wants to put his name alongside the greats.  Czech 20-year-old Jakub Mensik is facing seventh-seed Sebastian Baez in the final.  Only Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin del Potrohave reached the decider at the ASB Classic with fewer days on earth than Mensik.  Former Tennis doubles star and commentator Michael Venus told Piney there’s going to be some really entertaining points scored today.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:38:29 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australia-correspondent-on-scott-robertsons-sacking-as-all-blacks-coach/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australia-correspondent-on-scott-robertsons-sacking-as-all-blacks-coach/ Scott Robertson’s departure from the All Blacks has come as a huge shock to the rugby world.   He’s been axed halfway into his four-year contract, following feedback in the end of season review, understood to be scathing towards Robertson and his coaching staff.  Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock gauges the reaction across the Tasman, and offers his thoughts on whether there’s anyone in particular the All Blacks may be targeting among the Wallabies coaching ranks.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:26:57 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/liam-napier-nz-herald-sports-journalist-on-the-internal-review-into-the-all-blacks-that-led-to-scott-robertsons-sacking/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/liam-napier-nz-herald-sports-journalist-on-the-internal-review-into-the-all-blacks-that-led-to-scott-robertsons-sacking/ After starting with much fanfare, Scott Robertson's tenure as All Blacks coach has come to an end after just two years.  He's parted ways with New Zealand Rugby after just two years in the job, which began in 2024 against England in Dunedin.  It comes following what is understood to be scathing feedback in the end of season review towards Robertson and his coaching staff.  NZ Herald’s Liam Napier was the one to break the news of the internal review, and he told Piney he understands the dissatisfaction was widespread among the team, not confined to one or two players.   “Some of the most stinging feedback came from a number of senior players, y’know, guys that have played 100 tests, have been around a long time, experienced the highs and lows of test football,” he explained.  “You can have bad years in test rugby, and you can have bad weeks, but I think this had steadily built the frustration over the two-year tenure.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:15:48 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-17-january-2026/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-17-january-2026/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 17th January 2026, Scott Robertson has been axed as All Blacks Head Coach.  How did we get here? What next for the All Blacks? Is there another saviour? Piney offers his thoughts and discusses it all with the audience. Plus, Liam Napier, Jeff Wilson, and Adam Peacock all chime in on the subject.  Along with this we cover off the ASB Classic final, Aussie Open Tennis, OFC Pro League and the Potts Classic.  Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:12:36 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/aaron-webb-and-peter-fulton-crusaders-manager-and-canterbury-cricket-coach-talk-scott-robertsons-sacking/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/aaron-webb-and-peter-fulton-crusaders-manager-and-canterbury-cricket-coach-talk-scott-robertsons-sacking/ Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson’s run as All Blacks coach has been cut short.   It followed a damning internal review of the 2025 season that found issues with the coaching, culture, and environment of the team.   Lesley Murdoch caught up with a couple of high-profile Cantabrians, Crusaders Manager Aaron Webb, and Canterbury Cricket Coach Peter Fulton, to get their thoughts on the situation.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:06:23 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/dion-kerr-canterbury-golf-president-on-their-plans-for-2026/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/dion-kerr-canterbury-golf-president-on-their-plans-for-2026/ Canterbury Golf enjoyed a tremendous 2025, but now the big question is how to keep that momentum rolling into 2026.  President Dion Kerr joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about what’s driving the buzz, from new competitions to new initiatives that are set to shape another standout year for the sport.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:59:13 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/louis-sharp-kiwi-motorsport-driver-discusses-round-2-of-the-ctfrot-in-taupo/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/louis-sharp-kiwi-motorsport-driver-discusses-round-2-of-the-ctfrot-in-taupo/ New Zealand’s fastest racing category is under way.  Round 2 of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy is currently taking place in Taupo, following on from an intense race at Hampton Downs.  Louis Sharp is one of the young Kiwi drivers aiming for a top spot, and joined D’Arcy for a chat about the event.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:34:11 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/opinion/jason-pine-who-will-come-forward-to-coach-the-all-blacks-now/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/opinion/jason-pine-who-will-come-forward-to-coach-the-all-blacks-now/ Scott Robertson... gone as All Blacks coach.  The “nuclear option” taken. The slate cleaned. The last two years consigned to history.  Was it the right call to make a change? Yes.  Board chair David Kirk talked about “trajectory” on Thursday. The All Blacks were not heading upwards, they had, at best, plateaued, and were in fact trending dangerously downwards.  We were not more confident about the All Blacks at the end of 2025 than we were at the start of 2024.  The signs of improvement were sporadic at best, overshadowed by doubt and confusion around tactics, around selection, around progress, around potential World Cup success.  That’s the sole filter through which David Kirk and Co. examined things and made their decision.  Were the All Blacks on track? No, they were not. Has Scott Robertson suddenly become a bad rugby coach? No. But he clearly underestimated the enormity of the job and those who put him into the role overestimated his ability to do it.  Razor’s super-power is team culture, which he built superbly at the Crusaders, but consider how different that environment is. You have your players with you every day for six months. If you lose, you go again next week.  And the scrutiny, while certainly robust, pales in comparison to the white-hot spotlight of the All Blacks, which has paralyzed many before him. It’s unforgiving in its intensity, demanding in its 24/7 nature, and relentless in its scrutiny.  Many believe they have what it takes. They go in full of bullishness, bright ideas, bravado, and boldness, only to come to the realisation, either quickly, or over time, that their feet aren’t quite big enough for the enormous boots they’ve been assigned to wear.  And they realise in hindsight, they displayed an obvious naivety about exactly what it is they’d walked into.  There’s a reason this team is talked about in the manner in which it is. This is the All Blacks – there’s a legacy to uphold. A reputation to protect. A history to defend. A responsibility to carry.  Not everyone can do that job – in fact, very few can.  Scott Robertson took it on with every intention of enhancing the All Blacks’ story. Of taking this team to new heights, of winning World Cups.   But not everything you try on is going to fit, and sometimes it’s better to find that out quickly so that you and your employer can move on.  And that is now the question for the All Blacks. Move on... to what?  Or more correctly, to who?  Who has the tools, the knowledge, the fortitude and the resilience to take the job on and make a success of it? Not just a few years down the track, but almost immediately?  There’s no settling-in period, no gentle launch, no soft landing. There’s a World Cup next year and the most gruelling All Blacks schedule ever in the next 10 months.  Being able to coach scrums, line outs and back line moves is no longer enough, nowhere near enough for the enormous scope and complexity of this modern-day role.   Among other things, you need international experience, the ability to assemble an effective support staff, the man management skills to keep the best players in the country happy even when they're not playing every game.   And the charisma and communication skills to front the players, Super Rugby coaches, your bosses at New Zealand Rugby, the board, sponsors, the media and rugby fans.  Who will come forward with the same bravery, the same courage in their convictions, the same confidence in their CV, and do what their predecessor could not?  As the All Blacks often say, who will walk towards the pressure? And shine in its spotlight, rather than shrinking into the shadows?  Who will accept this poisoned chalice and attempt to make it their holy grail?  After what we’ve seen this week, who would want to?  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:27:40 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/michael-burgess-nz-herald-sports-journalist-on-the-asb-classic-mens-finals/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/michael-burgess-nz-herald-sports-journalist-on-the-asb-classic-mens-finals/ The third youngest finalist in the modern history of the men's ASB Classic wants to put his name alongside the greats.  Czech 20-year-old Jakub Mensik will face seventh-seed Sebastian Baez in the final from 2pm.  NZ Herald Sports Journalist Michael Burgess joined D’Arcy to preview the finals.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:10:42 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/josh-emett-kiwi-chef-on-working-with-sail-gp-auckland-as-a-culinary-collaborator/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/josh-emett-kiwi-chef-on-working-with-sail-gp-auckland-as-a-culinary-collaborator/ Josh Emett is serving New Zealand up on a plate.   The Kiwi chef’s worked culinary magic in the restaurants of Gordon Ramsey, earning four Michelin Stars before returning home to establish iconic restaurants like Gilt Brasserie and The Oyster Inn.   There’s no doubt the world-renowned chef has played a role in shaping New Zealand’s modern dining scene.   But this year sees him in a very special role as Sail GP’s Culinary Collaborator – responsible for showcasing the country’s cuisine those descending on Auckland for the event.  Emett told Jack Tame he’s still in the scheming phase, but he’s working with a great catering company and they’re going to deliver some excellence.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:04:13 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/mike-yardley-adventures-in-county-donegal/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/mike-yardley-adventures-in-county-donegal/ "Tucked away on the northwest tip of Ireland, Donegal has long been dubbed the nation’s “forgotten county.” No matter where you’re starting from, be it Dublin, Belfast, Shannon or Cork, tripping to Donegal is not a passing-through sort of experience, but a far-flung destination you’ve purposefully decided to visit.    "From rugged cliffs, towering sea stacks and quiet coves to charismatic heritage towns and whispers of the past crowning the landscape, wind-whipped County Donegal fast cast me under its spell." Read Mike's full article here.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:37:15 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/chris-schulz-ed-sheeran-kicks-off-loop-tour-in-auckland/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/chris-schulz-ed-sheeran-kicks-off-loop-tour-in-auckland/ Ed Sheeran kicked off his Loop Tour last night in Auckland, and he had a few tricks up his sleeve.   With a 10 storey tall screen behind the stage and a bridge that allowed him to perform in the middle of Go Media Stadium, it was a new level of spectacle.   Chris Schulz was at the show last night, and he told Jack Tame Sheeran took it to levels he hadn’t seen before.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:31:32 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/catherine-raynes-the-last-encore-and-some-bright-nowhere/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/catherine-raynes-the-last-encore-and-some-bright-nowhere/ The Last Encore by Rebecca Heath   A remote island.   It's been eighteen years since the accidental explosion that killed The Cedrics Band lead singer Jonny Rake, and a special documentary is bringing the rest of the band back to play together for the first time.   With Jonny's daughter, Monet, stepping into her father's role, and a private island secured as the perfect reunion backdrop, it's set to be a special occasion. A reunion concert. But everyone remembers what happened on that fatal night differently, and as questions are asked about the band's rise and sudden tragic fall, not everyone likes the answers.   Old wounds reopen and tempers flare... Then a body is found. A killer on stage. They're trapped on the island together until help arrives, but that might be too late. Because Jonny's death wasn't an accident, and someone wants revenge.     Some Bright Nowhere by Ann Packer   Eliot and his wife Claire have been happily married for nearly four decades. They’ve raised two children in their sleepy Connecticut town and have weathered the inevitable ups and downs of a long life spent together. But eight years after Claire was diagnosed with cancer, the end is near, and it is time to gather loved ones and prepare for the inevitable.  Over the years of Claire’s illness, Eliot has willingly—lovingly—shifted into the role of caregiver, appreciating the intimacy and tenderness that comes with a role even more layered and complex than the one he performed as a devoted husband. But as he focuses on settling into what will be their last days and weeks together, Claire makes an unexpected request that leaves him reeling. In a moment, his carefully constructed world is shattered.  What if your partner’s dying wish broke your heart? How well do we know the deepest desires of those we love dearly? As Eliot is confronted with this profound turning point in his marriage and his life, he grapples with the man and husband he’s been, and with the great unknowns of Claire’s last days.    LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:25:01 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/kate-hall-how-to-make-your-wedding-more-sustainable/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/kate-hall-how-to-make-your-wedding-more-sustainable/ Weddings are often The Event of a Lifetime, with the happy couple going all out to ensure they get the day of their dreams.  But this means weddings are often expensive and can be quite wasteful, with food, decor, and flowers often going to waste once the event is over.  So this wedding season, Kate Hall has a few tips on how you can make your special day a bit more sustainable.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:09:48 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jeff-wilson-former-all-black-backs-jamie-joseph-to-succeed-scott-robertson/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jeff-wilson-former-all-black-backs-jamie-joseph-to-succeed-scott-robertson/ Former All Black and current Sky Sport pundit Jeff Wilson believes Jamie Joseph is the obvious candidate with the credentials to lead the team towards the Rugby World Cup.  The search for a new All Blacks coach is underway after Scott Roberson was sensationally relieved of his duties two years into a four-year contract, after a scathing review found multiple frailties within the team and reports of player unrest.  Joseph is set to coach the Highlanders in the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season, with their pre-season game scheduled for January 30, and if he does get the role, it is unclear how it would impact his duties with the Dunedin-based franchise.  There is something similar over in Australia with Les Kiss to coach the Reds before replacing Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach, but with the All Blacks set to tour South Africa this year, NZR might want Joseph earlier to ensure the team is best prepared.  Several other names have been suggested including Dave Rennie and Robbie Deans, while some have suggested they bring back Sir Steve Hansen.  Speaking on 九一星空无限talk ZB’s Weekend Sport, Wilson feels Joseph is the perfect candidate, given his track record at club, leading the Highlanders to Super Rugby glory in 2015, along with his time internationally with Japan and more recently the All Blacks XV.  “There are very few candidates who are immediately available and qualified to take the job,” Wilson said.  “Jamie’s record as an international coach, his experience, and his understanding of New Zealand Rugby and the international game really stand out.  Sky rugby commentator and former All Black Jeff Wilson.  “The key for me is whether he can put together the team he wants, the coaches he believes in, and that may include some of the current coaches.  “Joe Schmidt is committed to Australia until the middle of the year, and other coaches around the world are tied up contractually.  “For me, the logical choice is Jamie Joseph. He went head‑to‑head with Scott Robertson last time and, to my understanding, came close. Jamie Joseph is the obvious man.”  As things stand, Robertson’s assistants including Scott Hansen, Jason Ryan and Tamiti Ellison remain employed, however there is a chance the incoming coach will want his own coaching staff, meaning all their futures are up in the air.  If Joseph is to get the job, he would likely want Tony Brown to be his right-hand man, although that will be challenging with the former All Blacks playmaker currently working as an assistant with the Springboks as their attack coach.  While Wilson feels the decision to axe Robertson was harsh, he says the right call was ultimately made after a messy two years at the helm.  That includes seeing two assistants depart including Leon MacDonald and Jason Holland, while several changes have happened behind the scenes including Mark Robinson stepping down from his role as NZR chief executive.  “He deserves a lot of credit, because there were plenty of challenges along the way, but over the last couple of years this team never really gained any momentum,” Wilson said.  “There were performances that raised doubts about the direction the team was heading, and there was certainly uncertainty within the group. They looked unsettled and didn’t play with consistent confidence, so unfortunately a lot of that responsibility falls on the head coach.  “He’s not a bad rugby coach, it just hasn’t worked with this group of people and this team of players, and it was time to look forward with somebody else.”  Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:53:51 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/rebecca-burns-wellington-blaze-batter-ahead-of-the-final-womens-t20-super-smash-round-robin-matches/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/rebecca-burns-wellington-blaze-batter-ahead-of-the-final-womens-t20-super-smash-round-robin-matches/ The reigning champion Wellington Blaze top a congested ladder heading into the final stretch of the women's T20 Super Smash. To look ahead to the final two matches of the round robin against Canterbury, Adam Cooper spoke to Blaze batter Rebecca Burns who brought up her 100th Super Smash match for the Blaze during the season. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:48:31 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/tim-mckibbin-nz-floorball-player-previews-the-asia-oceania-qualifiers-for-the-floorball-world-championships/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/tim-mckibbin-nz-floorball-player-previews-the-asia-oceania-qualifiers-for-the-floorball-world-championships/ The New Zealand men's team are in action in Wellington this week in the Asia-Oceania qualifiers for this year's Floorball World Championships in Finland. The top four teams from the week at Akau Tangi Sports Centre will book their spot. Tim McKibbin is now based in Switzerland to pursue the sport. He joined Adam Cooper to discuss the World Cup qualification, ahead of Saturday's final group match against the Philippines. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:29:45 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/scott-rice-manu-world-championships-event-director-discusses-the-tournament/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/scott-rice-manu-world-championships-event-director-discusses-the-tournament/ Kiwis are hitting the water —literally— with the Manu World Championships well under way.  With the Grand Final set for March, today marks the fifth qualifier, taking place in Whangarei.   Event Director Scott Rice joined D’Arcy for a chat about the championship and how it’s managed to pick up so much traction in such a short time.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:22:59 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/ruud-kleinpaste-mozzies-in-the-hood/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/ruud-kleinpaste-mozzies-in-the-hood/ They’re an absolute nuisance in summer, especially around the barbeque later in the day!  If you’ve been in Australia during the holidays, you may have been near the coast with ponds and rivers, inlets and wetlands. There you’ll find salt-marsh mosquito – nasty biters (that species was eradicated from NZ some decades ago – just as well, it transmits Ross River Virus).  In New Zealand we don’t have any capable vectors of malaria or dengue or Chikungunya or encephalitis – biosecurity is important!  Our mozzies live in stagnant water. In the garden, a tyre-swing collects water during rain and mozzie larvae will inhabit that tyre. Blocked guttering, ponds, troughs, buckets, stock hoof-prints, etc, as well.  We even have a native species (Salt Pool Mosquito) in saltwater pools near rocky shores: Northland, Goat Island Marine Reserve, Bay of Plenty, Kaikoura. They bite too, especially during the day.  The idea is to use repellent – frequently!  The girls need protein to produce eggs, and that comes in the form of blood – especially from mammals and birds. Just a drop… that’s all they need.  Personally, I think that our mosquitoes are great parts of our environment; not many people realise that they have good jobs to do:  Larvae (juvenile phase) go up and down in water – they breathe through a snorkel system in their bum (which can have serious drawbacks).  They eat bacterial soup and clean the water, really. They change skin, moulting a few times, turning into a comma-shaped pupa/chrysalis before hatching as an adult mosquito with wings and an attitude (females only - males drink nectar and pollinate).  Larvae clean the water and are food for whitebait, aquatic insects and a huge food chain that follows.  The adult, flying, mosquitoes feed native birds (fantails, etc), dragonflies, jumping spiders, and a whole cohort of useful predators!  And with that drop of blood, you sponsor a complete ecological system: tolerance, please!  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:15:09 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/full-show-podcast-17-january-2026/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/full-show-podcast-17-january-2026/ On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 17 January 2026, world renowned Kiwi chef Josh Emett joins Jack in studio to talk about his very special role as Sail GP's culinary collaborator and shares his thoughts on New Zealand's incoming Michelin Star system.  Jack considers Razor's first mistake as All Blacks Coach.  Chef Nici Wickes shares a delicious summer dessert for one – Blackberry and Apple Galette.  Francesca Rudkin reviews the Oscar-tipped Shakespeare telling, Hamnet.  And sustainability expert Kate Hall gives tips on how to keep things low cost and environmentally friendly during wedding season.  Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:12:46 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/cameron-douglas-paddy-borthwick-pinot-gris-2025/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/cameron-douglas-paddy-borthwick-pinot-gris-2025/ Paddy Borthwick Pinot Gris 2025, Wairarapa   RRP $26.99   Pinot Gris’s perfect drinking window is from the day of release and usually around two years. With some wines it may be more.   This wine ticks all the boxes of freshness and vibrancy starting with a varietal and very fruity bouquet with a concentration of pear and apple flesh scents, then some white spice and white florals, some dandelion and white pepper. Medium weight with a satin-cream mouthfeel, flavours of white fleshed fruits touch the palate carried along with acidity and youthful freshness. Well-made with a lengthy leesy finish.      Food match:   Chicken, leek and sweet potato bake. This recipe also includes cream, Gouda cheese, and Dijon mustard. The dish has weight and intensity, creaminess and lots of touch points of flavours. The Paddy Gris offers the fruit contrast, has enough weight and an acid line to deliver a palate refreshing finish.   Option 2: If you are a fan of corn on the cob with lashings of butter and salt then a glass of Paddy B Gris is a delicious accompaniment.       The Vintage:   Overall, it was blessed vintage in the region with higher volumes compared to the previous four vintages. Plenty of ripe fruit with above average quality overall.    LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:58:44 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/paul-stenhouse-apples-smarter-siri-to-be-powered-by-google-ikeas-splash-at-the-consumer-electronics-show/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/paul-stenhouse-apples-smarter-siri-to-be-powered-by-google-ikeas-splash-at-the-consumer-electronics-show/ Apple's smarter Siri will now be powered by Google   Apple has signed a multi-year deal worth billions for Google Gemini technology to bring the enhanced Siri to life.    It will be a custom model made for Apple and will run locally on Apple devices when it can, and when it needs the power of the cloud will run in Apple's private data centres.   Google and Apple have had a long relationship in which Google paid Apple billions to be the default search engine, and now they're returning the favour.   Apple hyped Apple Intelligence last year, but it never really launched with any real enhancements or intelligence, and the company was forced to pull back from their aggressive marketing pitch.      IKEA made a splash at the Consumer Electronics Show   They turned some of their most popular lamps 'smart', have an impressive array of smart bulbs, and have a range of accessories like buttons, switches, and plugs.   Later this year they'll be rolling out even more items, such as outdoor smart switches, premium speakers (they're circular and can be mounted on stand or attached to the wall), and a seriously cheap Bluetooth speaker (which will retail for $10 in the US).    They're using the 'Matter' framework for the smart home connectivity so it will play nice with devices from a range of vendors.    LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:49:03 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/karl-puschmann-ricky-gervais-mortality-and-his-hers/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/karl-puschmann-ricky-gervais-mortality-and-his-hers/ Ricky Gervais: Mortality   Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality (Netflix).     His & Hers   Two estranged spouses, one a detective and the other a news reporter, vie to solve a murder in which each believes the other is a prime suspect (Netflix).    LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:03:01 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/kevin-milne-a-more-effective-way-to-curb-speeding/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/kevin-milne-a-more-effective-way-to-curb-speeding/ A huge weight has been lifted off Kevin Milne’s shoulders.  For the last couple of years, he’s been running dangerously close to having his driver's licence suspended as a result of speeding.   While things are fine now, he did find that demerit points are far more effective in curbing dangerous driving and speeding than a simple fine.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:52:27 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tiaan-whelpton-kiwi-sprinter-ahead-of-their-efforts-to-break-a-relay-record-at-the-potts-classic/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tiaan-whelpton-kiwi-sprinter-ahead-of-their-efforts-to-break-a-relay-record-at-the-potts-classic/ Kiwi sprinter Tiaan Whelpton is breathing down the neck of another New Zealand record.  The Cantabrian is racing with the national 4x100 relay team, looking to break the 38.99 national best in tonight's Potts Classic in Hawke's Bay.  He joined D’Arcy to preview the event, delving into the team’s preparations for the race.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:36:18 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/francesca-rudkin-hamnet-and-anchor-me-the-don-mcglashan-story/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/francesca-rudkin-hamnet-and-anchor-me-the-don-mcglashan-story/ Hamnet  William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, celebrate the birth of their son, Hamnet. However, when tragedy strikes and Hamnet dies at a young age, it inspires Shakespeare to write his timeless masterpiece "Hamlet."    Anchor Me: The Don McGlashan Story  A documentary tribute to one of the nation's best loved songwriters, charting Don McGlashan's storied career from arty punk upstart to one of the strongest voices in the national identity of Aotearoa.    LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:23:13 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-bowls-report-january-17-2026/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-bowls-report-january-17-2026/ Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper for the first report of 2026. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:18:43 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/nici-wickes-blackberry-and-apple-galette/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/nici-wickes-blackberry-and-apple-galette/ Blackberries are like summer’s jewels and are even more precious if you’re having to buy them! Make this little mini galette (small quantities of homemade pastry are quick to make and so gratifying) and you won’t be sorry.   Makes one 12–15cm tart     Ingredients  Pastry    2 tablespoons chilled butter   2 heaped tablespoons plain flour    ½ tablespoon sugar   3–4 tablespoons ice cold water    Filling    1 cup peeled and diced apple   ½ cup fresh blackberries    1 tablespoon sugar + extra for sprinkling   1 tablespoon flour   1 tablespoon vanilla extract   Juice and zest of ½ lemon    1 tablespoon butter   Milk for brushing   Whipped cream to serve      Method  To make the pastry, whizz the butter, flour, and sugar in your food processor, pulsing until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.   Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of the water and pulse again, adding more water as you need for it to come together and stay together when pinched between your fingers. Turn out, roll into a ball then flatten to a disc, wrap and chill for 30 minutes.    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a tray with baking paper.   Toss fruit with sugar, flour, vanilla, juice and zest. Set aside.   Roll out the chilled pastry to a 22–24cm circle. Transfer to the lined tray.    Pile the fruit in the centre, leaving a 4–5cm rim free of fruit. Carefully fold up the sides, pleating and pinching them as you go.   Dot the fruit with the butter. Brush the edges with a little milk and sprinkle over some extra sugar.    Bake for 35–40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the fruit is soft and bubbling.    Serve with ice cream and whipped cream.    LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:12:23 Z /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/opinion/jack-tame-one-of-scott-robertsons-biggest-errors-was-one-of-his-first-major-decisions/ /on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/opinion/jack-tame-one-of-scott-robertsons-biggest-errors-was-one-of-his-first-major-decisions/ I’ve done my best to avoid the headlines over the last few weeks, but Scott Robertson being booted from the All Blacks snapped me back.   I feel for him. Just as I did for Ian Foster, last time around. These guys are in high profile jobs, coaching high performance athletes. All top coaches know it’s a perilous business. But to be cut after just two years in the job, and after a period of inconsistent and occasionally poor but not absolutely catastrophic results, will leave Razor and his keenest supporters forever wondering what might have been.   I don’t have any inside running on the review or the process that led David Kirk and NZ Rugby to swing the axe. But it occurs to me that one of Scott Robertson’s biggest errors was one of his first major decisions in the role, and I’ve been wondering to what extent it set the tone for his tenure.   June 24, 2024. The All Blacks were preparing for their mid-year tests against England and Fiji, and Scott Robertson named the man who would captain the All Blacks.   I was stunned when he made that announcement. I said as much on this show. Not because I don’t think Scott Barrett is an incredible rugby player. Not because I don’t think he’s an outstanding leader and he isn’t deserving of the All Blacks captaincy. But because for anyone with even a passing interest in the game and the team, there was a much more obvious candidate hiding in plain sight. Robertson said he had an established relationship with Barrett from their time at the Crusaders. Very well, but surely coaching the national team meant other factors should be prioritised? Surely getting the best was more important than sticking with what you know?! And surely winning the trust of the playing group begins with empowering their obvious leader?  Captaincy carries different responsibilities in different sports. In cricket, it’s a significant tactical burden. Every ball your team bowls, you’re theoretically making a decision. In football, netball, and rugby, a little less. You’re not setting fields or choosing bowlers. You have a game plan or a formation, but apart from the odd decision on penalties and a well-timed word to the ref, most of the game more or less happens in the moment. It puts a different kind of demand on leadership. One that is less overtly tactical, and focuses on the sort of person whose play, and behaviour will unite his teammates, inspire their play, and set a standard for the team.   And come on, I say this as a lifelong Canterbury fan, does anyone in this country think Ardie Savea isn’t that man? If you were picking 15 starting players for the All Blacks, in order of value to the team, there is surely not a single rugby fan who wouldn’t pick Ardie first, almost every time. If you were picking a World XV, he’s maybe the only current All Black who’d be a shoo-in. The man is an incredible physical force. He has a cool head. He’s tactically as good as anyone else. And above all, he oozes mana.   And the frustrating thing is, we can all see it. You can see it in the haka, or when he’s charging with those high knees or winning a turnover. You can see it in the way opposition plays like Siya Kolisi embrace him. You can see it when a side like Moana Pasifika goes from averaging 12th place in its first three seasons to finishing seventh under his leadership, with more points than the previous two season combined.   I think if we were to go back ten years, to the Whitelock-McCaw-Smith-Smith-Carter era, you could argue that our talent was so much better than in most other rugby playing nations, the captaincy perhaps didn’t matter as much. But now that the World has caught up, it beggars belief that Razor didn’t make Ardie Savea captain. That he didn’t see the leadership and esteem that was jumping out of the television. And what message did that send to the team?   I don’t know what happened. But maybe Scott Robertson’s mistake was that he thought by emulating his C... Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:03:30 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/will-young-black-caps-batter-ahead-of-the-odi-final-against-india/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/will-young-black-caps-batter-ahead-of-the-odi-final-against-india/ One last shot to secure victory in India.  The final match in the ODI series between the Black Caps and India is tomorrow, the scores currently tied at 1-1, India having taken the first match and New Zealand the second.  Black Caps batter Will Young joined D’Arcy Waldegrave tomorrow night’s clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:54:05 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-iron-fist-leadership-returns-to-our-national-game/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-iron-fist-leadership-returns-to-our-national-game/ Driving back from the glory of Otamure campsite on Thursday and my phone started squawking and honking and whistling and buzzing like a fridge. Being on holiday still, kind of, I ignored it. I eventually acquiesced to its frantic whirring and beeping and pulled over to check out what the electronic cacophony was signalling.    Bloody hell! Scott Razor Robertson had been given the Spanish archer. The El-bow.    Stunned? Taken aback? Incredulous?   D) All of the above.    I’d rather this story broke on Tuesday before my first talkback shift of 2026, but I think this story has more legs than The Grand Old Duke of York’s men, that’s the old army, not the modern version, so we have plenty to talk about in the coming days, weeks, or months even on Sportstalk.   My number one thought was this: is David Kirk the new Steve Tew?    This sudden ejection of the All Blacks coach was decisive, without warning, and is a sign of where the power really lies at NZR, and it’s not with the coaching staff or players. The buck stops at the top. It’s their game, it's been poorly handled and that will not be tolerated. BOOM. DCM.    Whether you agree with the guillotine drop or not, there’s no coming back. The head is in the basket; no amount of glue or duct tape is reattaching it.    That’s leadership right there. That’s Steve Tew. Love him or hate him, he was definitely the boss, and that’s the path David Kirk has taken as the Chair of the board.    No fannying about. No swathes of grey. No yeah nah maybe, which had become a hallmark of NZR in recent times.  Firm, decisive.  It starts at the top, and it’s wonderful to see iron fist leadership returning to our national game. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:23:31 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tass-mourdoukoutas-auckland-fc-ofc-pro-league-team-captain-ahead-of-the-tournament-beginning/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tass-mourdoukoutas-auckland-fc-ofc-pro-league-team-captain-ahead-of-the-tournament-beginning/ Oceania’s first professional football league has finally arrived.  The OFC Pro League is kicking off today with two clashes, one between Vanuatu United and Bula, and the other between Auckland FC and South Island United.   Captain of the Auckland FC side, Tass Mourdoukoutas joined D’Arcy for a chat about the competition and what it could mean for the club.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:18:04 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/best-of-2025-darcy-waldegrave-burlings-shift-to-luna-rossa-is-a-kidney-punch-to-team-nz/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/best-of-2025-darcy-waldegrave-burlings-shift-to-luna-rossa-is-a-kidney-punch-to-team-nz/ What a blackeye for Grant Dalton.    Peter Burling's move to Luna Rossa says so much about their relationship, or the strained nature of it at least.   It was a shock when Peter elected to walk away from negotiations with Team NZ, a bigger shock that he’s now tied his colours to the mast of Luna Rossa’s AC75.   His exact role is not yet known, to us anyway, and should the protocol stop him from climbing on board, I really don’t think that matters. His ability to point his dinghy in the right direction is plainly off the scale, that in itself would be a kidney punch to TNZ, but it’s what he brings off the briny deep that will have the rest of the fleet a little freaked out.    The amount of intellectual property Pete has stuffed in his noggin I’d say is unmatched across the America's Cup. His mana alone in the sailing world casts an enormous shadow over any regatta, his presence within the Italian set up will lift their performance just knowing he’s there.   I’m surprised in that, as a new parent, I figured he would continue to maintain full engagement in Sail GP, a competition he has full skin in, and be dad the rest of the time. He says he’s looking forward to the family lifestyle in Italy, so obviously the demands of Luna Rossa are nowhere near as oppressive as life in a corrugated iron shed with Grant.    He’s going to be able to breathe, to live, to be his own man.   Dum vivimus vivamus.  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:30:31 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/opinion/andrew-dickens-the-big-questions-for-this-critical-election/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/opinion/andrew-dickens-the-big-questions-for-this-critical-election/ This is election year, and this is possibly, in my opinion, and many other people's opinion, the most critical general election for New Zealand in a very long time.   I'm seeing it in the letters to the editor today in the paper, because there's a lot of people saying the same thing. This is a critical general election.   The right is saying it's a critical general election. We've got to keep the left away from the Treasury benches because they're going to blow all the money and they could ruin the economy.   And the left is saying we've got to keep the right away from the Treasury benches, you know, because they're destroying the environment and hurting the vulnerable, et cetera.   I agree on all of that. In a funny way, both sides are correct.   And here's an example of just how critical it is. Back in August of last year, Transport Minister Chris Bishop released some plans for road infrastructure spending. At the time, he warned about how much it might all cost. He warned of hard decisions, and he warned of a mediocrity if we don't actually get on with things. If you don't do anything, you're going backwards, he said.   So this week we found out about the Ministry of Transport briefing paper that he was basing his warnings on. And it's a scary thing. It says 1/4 of a trillion dollars needs to be spent on roads over the next 20 years. A quarter of a trillion is twice our current total GDP. And that's got all the headlines this week. And then when you read it a bit closer, it reveals that only $7 billion of the $56 billion cost of the current 17 roads of national roads of significance, are funded. $7 billion out of $56 billion.   So here's the question: where do we find the extra $49 billion? So the Ministry proposes road user charges and tolls on existing roads and new ones. The detail of the likely increase is, however, redacted.   Here's the thing: if Chris Bishop is serious about the roads, then new taxes, because that's what tolls and road user charges are, new taxes are coming, no matter whether you vote left or right.   And this is just roads. The state also has to find money for health, education, and for more police and bigger jails, and more pensioners. I mean, the bills go on forever, and none of it is wasteful spending. This is what we just need to get by.   So the big conversations we have to have this year and going forward is whether we want to stop and just slide ever backwards, or whether we want to pay more to live in our paradise. This is what makes this year's election critical to our future.   And the question for all parties is how do we find the money to pay for the stuff we need to cope with the people we have to have to grow our economy? And that's a big question, whether you're left or right. And I warn you, we're talking new taxes no matter which way you vote.  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:10:50 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australia-correspondent-on-the-new-hate-speech-laws-hitting-political-opposition/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australia-correspondent-on-the-new-hate-speech-laws-hitting-political-opposition/ Australia’s new hate speech laws have hit a speedbump.   Parliament was recalled early to pass reform that would create serious offences for hate in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.   However, the Opposition and the Greens are refusing to accept the laws in their current form.   Australia Correspondent Murray Olds told Andrew Dickens the Opposition is saying the timeline is ridiculous, and that the bill is unsalvageable in its current form.  He says everyone was in favour of fighting antisemitism as hard as they could, but it's now dissolved into a political bunfight.   LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:58:23 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/matiu-walters-six60-frontman-on-the-new-album-coming-in-february/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/matiu-walters-six60-frontman-on-the-new-album-coming-in-february/ For many, Six60 is an undeniable part of the New Zealand summer soundscape.   Their classics such as ‘Don’t Forget Your Roots’, ‘The Greatest’, and ‘Please Don’t Go’ are a staple of every backyard barbeque summer get together, and soon a few new songs will be joining the playlists.   Their fifth studio album ‘Right Here Right Now’ is set to be released in February, but two new singles are already available.   Frontman Matiu Walters told Andrew Dickens that hands down, it’s their best music ever.   “Quite often music can get quite tedious and boring if you’re just trying to plough through it all.”  “But the time feels right and we have some stories to tell, and it’s all captured in this new album and this new music.”   LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:26:39 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/chris-sturgeon-destination-kaikoura-chair-on-the-high-number-of-tourists-visiting-the-town/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/chris-sturgeon-destination-kaikoura-chair-on-the-high-number-of-tourists-visiting-the-town/ A tourism leader in Kaikoura says they're having their busiest summer season since a major earthquake almost a decade ago.   Visitor numbers reached about 220 thousand in November, up nearly 30 thousand on the year before.  Destination Kaikoura Chair Chris Sturgeon told Andrew Dickens tourism and hospitality players says things are booming.  He says there's a positive feeling throughout the town, and says Kaikoura's beautiful landscape offers tourists a true New Zealand location.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:51:10 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondent-on-the-protests-in-minneapolis-after-ice-shot-a-woman-dead/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondent-on-the-protests-in-minneapolis-after-ice-shot-a-woman-dead/ President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy troops to Minnesota, with heated clashes on the streets over the presence of ICE.  US Homeland Security says a federal officer has shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel as he tried to make an arrest.  Protests have erupted in the city since an anti-immigration officer shot a woman dead last week.  US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Andrew Dickens things are very intense.  He says Minneapolis’ Mayor, Jacob Frey, says the city’s being put in an impossible situation.   LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:33:27 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/sean-lyons-netsafe-chief-online-safety-officer-on-the-rise-in-targeted-online-hate-speech/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/sean-lyons-netsafe-chief-online-safety-officer-on-the-rise-in-targeted-online-hate-speech/ Online hate speech in New Zealand is becoming more targeted and our system can't keep pace.  Netsafe's latest survey shows since 2018, the proportion of ethnicity-based hate speech has risen from 18% to 36%, becoming the most common reason people are targeted.  Political-based hate has also increased to 25%.  Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer Sean Lyons told Andrew Dickens regulation is a really important part of dealing with it.  He says that when people clearly understand where the laws sit and there’s a framework to deal with that harmful content, then the platforms can better deal with it.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:15:19 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/irene-gardiner-screen-producers-association-president-on-the-call-to-force-streaming-giants-to-invest-in-new-zealand-content-and-productions/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/irene-gardiner-screen-producers-association-president-on-the-call-to-force-streaming-giants-to-invest-in-new-zealand-content-and-productions/ Calls for the Government to force streaming giants to invest in New Zealand content as local productions struggle.   The Screen Producers' Association says Netflix, Disney, Apple and Amazon should be forced to commission local programmes or pay into a fund from their local revenue   President Irene Gardiner says declining ad revenue means TVNZ and Three have cut local productions by $50 million dollars, and Kiwis are missing out on their own stories.   She told Andrew Dickens that streaming services have completely broken the traditional business model, so they’re looking to them to be part of the solution.  Gardiner says they’re not asking for charity, just fairness and a level playing ground.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:04:04 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/david-moffett-former-new-zealand-rugby-ceo-on-the-sacking-of-scott-robertson-as-all-blacks-coach/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/david-moffett-former-new-zealand-rugby-ceo-on-the-sacking-of-scott-robertson-as-all-blacks-coach/ Questions continue to swirl over Scott Robertson’s departure as All Blacks coach.  He's left halfway through his four-year deal after player frustration simmered and boiled over in a scathing internal review late last year.  NZ Rugby Chair David Kirk denies a player revolt forced Robertson out.  But former Chief Executive David Moffett told Andrew Dickens the organisation's a bit of a mess.  He says you're going to get bigger problems if players get to determine who their boss is.  Moffett says told Dickens he’s given up trying to understand the organisation’s strategy or purpose.  He says they currently don't have a chief executive, a coach, and are missing some senior leaders.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:37:03 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/miles-hurrell-fonterra-ceo-on-the-volatility-of-dairy-prices/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/miles-hurrell-fonterra-ceo-on-the-volatility-of-dairy-prices/ Fonterra's boss says farmers are used to volatility in prices and payouts.  Its midpoint forecast farmgate milk price for this season now sits at $9 after a string of falls in global dairy prices.  That's more than 10% lower than last season's final payout.  Chief Executive Miles Hurrell told Andrew Dickens most farms are intergenerational, so farmers understand the ups and downs of the commodity cycle.  He says the pace of the northern hemisphere increase in supply may have caught some people out.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:43:18 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/louise-upston-tourism-minister-on-the-second-part-of-the-regional-tourism-boost-plan/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/louise-upston-tourism-minister-on-the-second-part-of-the-regional-tourism-boost-plan/ Another tourism announcement is set to come – another round in the Regional Tourism Boost plan.   The goal is to get international travellers out of the main centres to explore all that New Zealand has to offer.  Round two will focus on the April to June season, when there’s typically fewer travellers and less activity.  Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Andrew Dickens it’s about spreading visitors throughout the country, making sure they stay in different places and sample our amazing food and wine.   It’s part of the $10 million fund they announced last year as part of the overall $70 million major events and tourism boost, she said, to the tune of $3.69 million.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:14:12 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/gianmarco-soresi-american-stand-up-comedian-on-pushing-boundaries-performing-in-new-zealand/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/gianmarco-soresi-american-stand-up-comedian-on-pushing-boundaries-performing-in-new-zealand/ If you haven’t heard the name Gianmarco Soresi, you may have seen his clips.  The American stand up comedian is a staple of shortform video platforms, with over two million follows across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.  He’s become known for his crowd work and his distinctive physicality, clambering over chairs and folding himself up as he performs.  And he’s bringing it to New Zealand, performing two shows at the Sky City Theatre in Auckland tomorrow night.  Soresi’s style leans towards “wholesome boundary-pushing", which he told Andrew Dickens he plans to push as many as he can whilst performing in New Zealand.  “Some of it’s traditional, the edgy, the political, but some of it’s emotional, some of it’s like, oh you, you don’t talk about people’s dads like that.”   These days you’ll see plenty of comedians complaining they can’t joke about anything anymore, but Soresi is among those proving otherwise.  “I honestly think it’s what I talk about,” he told Dickens.  “Even when it’s about edgy things or whatever, it’s usually like me, it’s making fun of myself or using myself as the ruler to examine other things.”   You have to bring your own humanity into it, Soresi explains.   “I find that if you’re honest about how you fit into the world, you find people aren’t necessarily mad, they might disagree with you, but as long as you’re like, taking in your own foibles as you discuss the topic, you can talk about anything you want.”   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:31:48 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/justin-marshall-former-all-black-on-the-internal-review-into-the-all-blacks-leadership-2025-season/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/justin-marshall-former-all-black-on-the-internal-review-into-the-all-blacks-leadership-2025-season/ An All Blacks bombshell to start the New Year.  The Herald has detailed elements of a 'scathing' internal review into the side's 2025 season, with critical feedback on the coaching, culture, and environment.  Head coach Scott Robertson and his lead assistant Scott Hansen are believed to be at the centre of the critical feedback.  All Blacks player of the year for the 2025 season Ardie Savea is reported to be seriously unhappy.  Former All Black Justin Marshall told Andrew Dickens what we want out of the All Blacks is consistency, and everyone can see that there are too many fluctuations, and the results are reflective of that.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:05:36 Z