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Most New Zealanders consider themselves only “average” with money. In fact, a new study from Partners Life finds less than a quarter of New Zealanders rate their financial knowledge as "excellent". Nearly 60 percent find it tough to pay monthly expenses, and just over half reported stress or losing sleep due to money concerns. At the same time, many are reportedly using credit and afterpay services to make ends meet. How do we improve financial literacy? What can we put into practice now? Banqer CEO Simon Brown joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tall Blacks are quarter-final bound at basketball's Asia Cup, after a commanding 118-78 win over Chinese Taipei in Jeddah. New Zealand led 49-35 at halftime, before outscoring their opponents 69-43 in the second half. Tall Blacks star Flynn Cameron joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 is a big year for Jane Austen fans, as it marks 250 years since the English novelist's birth. A line up of events have been taking place throughout the year - but also coinciding with the anniversary is a French Austen-esque rom com. The film is called Jane Austen Wrecked My Life and it tells the story of struggling writer Agathe, played by Camille Rutherford. "She doesn't care and I like that about her. She's also kind of a real rebel because of that... she's not grungy at all." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the humble potato owes its very existence, and its global success as a food staple to an ancient genetic mash-up? A recent study in the journal Cell of over 100 wild and cultivated potato genomes has revealed a fascinating secret about the potato family tree. The beloved spud and its 107 wild relatives all belong to a plant group called Petota. What sets Petota apart is its ability to grow underground tubers, the very organs we eat. But where did this tuber-making trait come from? Turns out, millions of years ago, two very different wild plant lineages, one similar to tomatoes and another that doesn't make tubers at all crossed paths. Somewhere in the high mountains of South America, their genetic material combined through hybridization, creating a brand-new lineage: Petota. This ancient hybrid inherited just the right mix of genes to develop tubers, enabling these plants to store nutrients underground and survive tough climates. Scientists now believe that this innovative tuber-forming ability helped Petota rapidly diversify into over 100 species, adapting to everything from dry tropical forests to cold, high-altitude meadows. In fact, this ancient hybrid lineage shows faster species evolution than its parent lineages, highlighting how powerful hybridization can be in driving plant diversity. Even more impressive? The very genes responsible for making tubers like SP6A and IT1 were inherited from each parent in a sort of genetic collaboration. Modern genetic experiments show these hybrid genes are essential for tuber development and are still active in today's potatoes. So, next time you mash, bake, or roast a potato, remember it's not just a vegetable. It's the product of an ancient botanical tomato love story that changed the course of agricultural history. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pea and ham soup with cheesy toast Cook time: 60 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 1 smoked pork hock 1 carrot, peeled and quartered 1 onion, peeled and quartered 2 bay leaves 1 ltr chicken stock 1 ltr water 2 cup green lentils ½ tsp Salt ¼ tsp white pepper Gruyere toast 8 slices ciabatta 4 tbsp Dijon mustard 100g tasty cheese, grated Place all the ingredients in a large pot with a lid. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Top up with more liquid if it becomes too dry. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Remove pork hock and set aside. Blitz the soup until smooth. Pick the meat from pork hock and add into the soup. Serve soup hot with tasty cheese toasts. For the toast Spread Dijon mustard over ciabatta slices then top with grated tasty cheese. Place under a hot grill until cheese is golden and bubbling. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 10th August 2025, Flight of the Conchords star Bret McKenzie speaks ahead of the release of his new solo album Freak Out City. He talks about writing for movies and inheriting 50 race horses. Actress Kate Burton is the daughter of global screen star Richard Burton, she tells Francesca why the latest biopic of her father is the first she's endorsed. Labour leader Chris Hipkins talks about whether his party is doing a good job in opposition and whether they are doing enough to win New Zealanders back while Francesca slams their education spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime for a seemingly lazy and arrogant reaction to an invitation to meet over education reform. And fibremaxxing is trending - wellness contributor Erin O'Hara has been looking into whether the evidence behind the trend stacks up. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consuming more fibre can be good for your health, but is TikTok's new FibreMaxxing trend the safest way to go about it? FibreMaxxing encourages people to load their diets up with extra fibre, but experts have voiced concerns that consuming too much could lead to harmful effects. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Sunday Panel, broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton and director at Capital NZ, Ben Thomas, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Labour's Chris Hipkins has admitted his education spokesperson should have replied to the Minister over NCEA changes before the Government moved to scrap the qualification. What do we make of this! And what do we think of Labour at the moment? The boot camp data is in, with new reports revealing seven participants re-offended seriously enough to warrant returning from the community to residence. Can the Government make changes to the programme? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan is making significant changes to its tourism landscape, with new measures taking effect by late 2026. Japan will end tax-free shopping benefits for foreign visitors, estabish dual pricing and establish visitor caps at popular tourist spots. BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton explains further - and reveals whether these will make a dent in Japan's tourism figures. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Island by Kristin Hannah: Kristin Hannah is the author of several extremely popular books, including The Nightingale and The Women. They're historical fiction, but this one is contemporary - about a broken mother and daughter relationship. Nora Bridge is a nationally syndicated talk show host who dispenses moral and spiritual advice to her legion of listeners, and whose daughter Ruby is a wannabe stand up comedienne, using her mother as the butt of a lot of her jokes. When Nora is publicly shamed and the two of them are thrown together, family secrets emerge which bring about a reconciliation, and a show of courage that neither knew they had. The Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden: Abby is desperate for a baby but has been unable to conceive, so when Monica, her new work assistant, offers to act as a surrogate she and her husband are thrilled. Things, though, don't go quite as they'd planned - Abby becomes increasingly sure that Monica's up to no good, but who can she tell and who will listen? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi musician and comedian Bret McKenzie, best known for his work with Flight of the Conchords, is set to release his second album next week. Freak Out City is a follow-up to his 2022 solo project Songs Without Jokes. The lead off single is All I Need, and Bret McKenzie says it's inspired by his long-term relationship with his wife, Hannah. "It's funny, when you've been in a relationship that long, there are some days where you love each other more than other days... and on one of those days where things were going great, I sat down at the piano and wrote this song." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Burton was a global icon best remembered for his memorable film roles and his passionate - and drama-filled - romance with Elizabeth Taylor, but a new release reveals where it all began. The new biopic Mr Burton will be out in theatres next week and it tells the story of Richard Burton's tumultuous early life - and the school teacher who helped propel him to global stardom. Kate Burton, daughter of Richard Burton and actress in her own right, says many didn't know about her father's early life beyond being born in Wales. "I think it's an amazing achievement - I think they tell the story of my father beautifully, I think a lot of people don't realise where my father came from. The know that he came from Wales, but they didn't know how poverty-stricken his life was as a young person." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson insists there's been no pushback from All Blacks coach Scott Robertson over the details of Richie Mo'unga's 18-month contract. On his return next July, the first five will have to play for the Canterbury NPC team first - as he won't be eligible for tests until October 2026. Mark Robinson joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time sailor of the year and iconic America's Cup commentator Peter Lester has died aged 70. Lester's sailing career saw him compete in three America's Cup campaigns as a tactician. He then became an expert voice on the sport from the mid-1990s and was part of the world feed team for last year's America's Cup in Barcelona. Broadcaster PJ Montgomery joined Piney to pay tribute. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Ferns are set to begin their Rugby World Cup title defence and excitement is growing. Many of the newly-confirmed squad will be heading to their first World Cup match, including Sevens star Jorja Miller. She joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are determined to fight their way back into the NRL's top four after three losses on the trot. Their heavy 32-14 defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs in Sydney leaves the team fifth on the ladder - the first time since mid-April that they've been outside of the top four. FOX sports commentator Jake Duke joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want to see the next generation thrive - to do better than generations before. But there are a whole host of barriers holding children back, stopping them from reaching their full potential, and creating cycles that continue through generations. We always say children are our future, so why are we not doing more to support that future? Sir Ashley Bloomfield joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens say they're the only ones offering solutions to tax issues, in a time where communities are crying out for change. With next year's elections coming soon, they held their Annual meeting this weekend, and expressed their desire to lead the next government. The Party's co-leaders called for transformational change, and a future driven by fresh thinking. So what will that actually look like, and how promising does it sound? Party Co-leader Marama Davidson joins Tim Beveridge for more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Chris Luxon this weekend, in Queenstown for the annual Australia-New Zealand leaders meeting. Luxon said in a world that's ever-changing, our relationship with Australia is a "bedrock", and Albanese shared a similar sentiment. But no announcements have been made so far between us. So what can we expect to come from this? what issues do both leaders agree, or disagree on? and what concerns still remain? New Zealand Herald Senior Writer Derek Cheng was down there to cover the meeting, and he's with us now... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 9 August 2025, Australian idol legend Guy Sebastian joins Jack in studio for a chat about releasing album number ten, and gives a very special performance of a brand new track. Jack considers his experiences with the NYC subway compared to Auckland's new CRL. A hearty recipe for the weekend, Rosa Flanagan of Two Raw Sisters shares a how-to for her Slow Cooked Moroccan Lamb and Pumpkin dish. Ruud Kleinpaste reckons it's about getting warm enough to get back into the garden. Plus, Catherine Raynes shares details on a brand new Kiwi tale of resilience, The Unlikely Doctor by Timoti Te Moke. Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guy Sebastian is an Australasian icon with a career that's nothing short of extraordinary. From winning the first season of Australian Idol back in 2003, to carving out a place on the charts, to mentoring new talent as a coach on The Voice Australia – he's been in the spotlight for over two decades. And now he's embarking on a new chapter with the release of his tenth album ‘One Hundred Times Around The Sun'. The album has taken Sebastian nearly five years to make, a much longer period than the typical six months to two years most artists these days create them in. He told Jack Tame that in the early stages of his career, he felt pressure to create quickly. “Don't take longer than a year,” Sebastian explained. “Or you'll disappear into obscurity.” “Then there's like, the pressure of doing the right thing by the fans, y'know, you don't wanna make them wait too long.” It's a mentality that used to govern much of Sebastian's process, but one that he's managed to grow beyond. “I just got to this point where like, I don't want to release anything until I'm stoked with it,” he told Tame. “I wanna love every song. I don't want a filler on there, I want every song to be great.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Brooding, imposing, ruggedly beautiful and spilling with forth with a storied history, Edinburgh stirs the senses of even the most jaded traveller. I've just reacquainted myself with the striking Scottish capital, as part of a riveting romp around the UK on Trafalgar's Real Britain tour." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Unlikely Doctor by Timoti Te Moke Born into love but then thrust into violence, and shaped by struggle, Timoti Te Moke was never destined to be a leader. After an early start as a bright boy in the eastern Bay of Plenty, nurtured by his reo Māori-speaking grandparents, Timoti's life changed sharply when his mother took custody of him when he was six. He survived abuse, state care, gangs and prison, his life marked by trauma and pain. By fourteen, he was behind bars. By twenty, he'd crossed the Tasman, trying to leave his past behind. But it was a moment in a prison cell — a glimpse of blue sky — that sparked a life-altering question: What if this isn't all there is? Through grit and an unyielding drive for justice, Timoti transformed his life. He returned to Aotearoa, became a paramedic and, after facing racism and an unsupported manslaughter charge that nearly derailed his life, became a medical student in his fifties. Timoti is now a fully qualified doctor — proof that brilliance can come from anywhere, and that our society must change to allow it. A powerful, confronting memoir of injustice, identity and the cost of lost potential, The Unlikely Doctor is not just Timoti's story — it is every child's. Because when we remove the barriers for success, we don't just help individuals — we help reshape a nation. The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson Thea, a young woman crushed by guilt, flees to Central America to escape her life in New Zealand. In Guatemala, she meets the charismatic Chris and his partner, Sarah, and the three of them form a tight bond. While the rest of the world is caught in the grip of the global financial crisis, the three friends find a false reality in the backpacker party town of San Pedro. Surrounded by the dark volcanic beauty of the Guatemalan highlands, Thea starts to come to terms with her past. But everything changes when a tragedy occurs. Knowing she has to leave Central America, but not ready to return home, Thea settles in Tasmania and into a new relationship. Bonded by grief, she and her partner make a life for themselves in Hobart. But years later, when tragedy strikes again, all Thea's old grief and guilt - together with unanswered questions - come to the surface. Against the backdrop of the pandemic and lockdowns, Thea begins to question the trust she has in her partner. She realises that if she wants to know the truth, she will need to come clean about her past. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter can feel drab and we often end up reflecting that feeling in what we wear. Layers on layers can leave you feeling like there's not a lot of room to play. So, how can you keep things feeling fun while staying warm... and sustainable? Creative connoisseur Evie Kemp joined Jack Tame for a chat about livening up your winter wear while still keeping things sustainable. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Chris Woakes the English cricket batting star dislocated his shoulder in the England-India test, then yesterday came out to bat with a dislocated shoulder at number 11 to try and save the test! Very brave stuff! What is a shoulder dislocation? The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. It's a ‘ball and socket' joint, however sockets aren't deep enough so the joint is supported by tendons and muscles. Occasionally the ball can come completely out of the socket – a dislocation. It can dislocate forward, which is common, or backwards, which is less common. How do they happen and what are the signs? Generally an accident that puts severe force on the shoulder can cause dislocation. For example: Falling from ladder and holding on it. Collision in sport or falling onto an outstretched arm. Car accidents. Some people have very flexible shoulders and can dislocate with simple things like rolling over in bed, hanging out washing. Effects: severe pain, unable to move the shoulder, occasional numbness down arm. You can see the deformity – can see the ball out of the socket, bulging out. What do we do about it? See a doctor who will examine the shoulder. An Xray to make sure it is not broken. Then pop it back into place with light sedation or anaesthetic. Then keep the arm in a sling for 1-2 weeks, avoiding lifting or using the shoulder for six weeks. It can take up to 3-4 months to fully heal. Physio is often important to strengthen the shoulder and get moving. Are there any complications? You can fracture the shoulder. Can tear cartilage (or lining) of the shoulder. Sometimes the tendons and muscles supporting the shoulder tear – call this a rotator cuff tear. Nerve damage can occur. Sometimes requires surgery. Can become recurrent and requires surgery to stop it popping out: orthopaedic surgeon. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chat GPT-5 is here – what does it mean? What does it do? They claim it's the best yet at creative writing and coding, and apparently just feels more human-like in its responses. It will also make information up 25% less than GPT-4. Importantly, they've trained the model to fail gracefully when posed with tasks that it cannot solve, which is better than it taking shortcuts or lying about finishing it. It is much better with health related questions too, according to its benchmarks. Users can pick from four preset personalities—Cynic, Robot, Listener, and Nerd. Something you'll notice if you've never paid for ChatGPT, or used another provider, is a new thing called "reasoning". This is effectively where the AI talks to itself a little, and spends time "thinking" through the question before answering. ChatGPT is huge They say they now have 700 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, 5 million paying business users, and 4 million developers utilizing the API. The company is not yet profitable. It plans to raise $40 billion this year and is on a pace to pull in revenue of $20 billion by year's end. If you've got an Emirates flight later this year, there's a new rule about power banks Emirates will ban the use of power banks aboard its flights and only allow passengers to bring one such device onto the plane. The airline says the "significant growth" in customers using power banks has led to a rising number of lithium battery-related incidents during flight across the industry. The airline also wants the power banks stored somewhere they can be quickly removed in case they set fire. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Estelle Clifford is hitting rewind and taking it back to 2005, looking at some of the iconic albums released before music streaming services really took off. Among the albums nearly old enough to drink in the United States are Bloc Party's 'Silent Alarm', Black Eyed Peas' 'Monkey Business', and Paramore's 'All We Know is Falling' - but that's not the end of her list. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland house sales were up over 9% last month, and listing nationwide were up 14%. It seems things are starting to pick up - but prices have remained fairly steady. LJ Hooker Head of Network Campbell Dunoon joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for the 9th of August 2025, Richie Mo'unga has confirmed his return to New Zealand rugby. Former All Blacks Coach Sir Steve Hansen joined to discuss the news. A Government proposal around online gambling could see community and grassroot sport have their funding undercut - Martin Sneddon unpacks the impact the bill would have on the sector. And the Warriors are facing off against the Bulldogs tonight, will they be able to break their two loss streak? Monty Betham shares his thoughts. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are anticipating a mirror image of themselves when they take on the Bulldogs in tonight's NRL clash in Sydney. The Bulldogs sit third on the competition ladder, four points ahead of the 5th placed Warriors. Former Warrior, now commentator, Monty Betham joined Jason Pine to preview the clash – giving his thoughts on whether the Warriors will bounce back from their two loss streak, or if they'll lose their shot at the playoffs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has been accused of undermining community sport with its plans for online casinos. It's is preparing to licence up to 15 online casinos as it regulates online gambling for the first time. The online operators won't need to give returns to sporting clubs or other community groups, like is required of other licensed gambling, like Lotto, TAB, and pokies. The leaders of the country's 33 biggest sports are warning it puts grassroots sports at risk. Cycling NZ Chair Martin Snedden joined Jason Pine to unpack the plans and the impact it will have on community sport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen thinks getting former New Zealand and Crusaders star playmaker Richie Mo'unga back for the next World Cup is a good bit of business all round. Hansen's been on the ground in Japan at Toyota Verblitz, where Mo'unga's guided Toshiba to back-to-back titles in the top league. He told Jason Pine he's got no doubt the 31-year-old will hit the ground running, as Ardie Savea and Beauden Barrett, among others, have. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new 2025 mystery horror film Weapons is out in theatres, meaning film fans will finally get a chance to unravel what was happening in the trailers. The film's premise involves seventeen children from the same classroom mysteriously running away on the same night. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains further - without getting into the film's biggest spoilers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SPCA is riding the tail of a global cat film sensation. CatVideoFest is a 75-minute compilation of small felines doing silly things. It's reached our cinemas and a portion of money from screenings goes to the SPCA. It was founded in the US and has benefited charities in North America and Europe - before making its way to Australia and New Zealand. Director Will Braden says there's something special about the product. "The charitable component just comes around because everyone want to see cat videos. We would be crazy if we didn't use it to raise some money for cats in need." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens claim they're leading the opposition, while they push a radical tax shakeup. The Party's AGM continues in the capital today, which kicked off with a rally from co-leader Marama Davidson yesterday. NZ Herald political reporter Jamie Ensor explained that Chlöe Swarbrick was due to speak today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli protestors have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv angry over the Israeli Government's plan to occupy Gaza City. Latest opinion polls show around 70 percent of people in Israel oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for military control in Gaza City. World leaders have condemned Israel's take-over plan and an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council is due to be held in New York tomorrow. Israeli journalist Gideon Levy says there's a great number of protesters on the streets, but people in Israel are divided over Netanyahu's plans. "There is the other camp which continues to support Netanyahu and will continue to support him...so the protest is very impressive, but it does not have a lot of effect." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's leader believes lessons can be learnt from a lack of communication from his party on NCEA changes. Education Minister Erica Stanford reached out to Labour's education spokeswoman Willow-Jean Prime at least three times, asking for her input on the changes but she failed to respond. Following the announcement, Labour criticised the Government's minimal cross party consultation. Leader Chris Hipkins says Willow-Jean has learned a lot from this. "The key thing now is that we do need cross-party collaboration to make sure that the changes to the NCEA are enduring." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to politics, a pet peeve of mine is opposition members of Parliament who seemingly do little for 3 or 6 or 9 years and then come into power and seem baffled as to what they intend to do with the portfolio they are now in charge of. And this applies to all parties - anyone in opposition. Heading into an election, I find myself wondering what on earth some politicians have done with their 3 plus previous years in opposition. I appreciate that when you're in opposition, you have significantly less resources that when in Government, and don't have great access to the Budget detail or ministry they'll inherit when in power. But we're not paying opposition MP's just to perform occasionally in the House and in the front of the media. We're paying them to fully understand their area of responsibility and have the expertise to challenge the Government's ideas and bills so they can advocate effectively for the best outcome for all New Zealanders. A special callout here for list MPs - who don't have the added responsibility and duties of representing an electorate. If you are the spokesperson for a fast moving portfolio such as education, then being seen to be across the Government's plans is even more important. Willow-Jean Prime's seeming lack of interest as Labour's education spokesperson in a generational change proposed by the Government for secondary education this week irks. I'm sure she's not the first MP to ignore correspondence or decline a meeting, but her refusal to work with Education Minister Erica Stanford on changes to NCEA irks because it looks lazy. It looks arrogant. Most annoyingly, it looks like Labour isn't interested in working with the Government on serious issues that many New Zealanders would prefer adopted a bipartisan approach. I get that it sucks when your competitor is in Government, develops an initiative and reaches out for bi-partisan consensus. It's on their terms and benefits them. But we're scrapping the current national standards program for senior education and implementing a new one with a short time period for consultation. Isn't that something worth coming together on? Isn't it something worth swallowing some pride for? The excuse was that Willow-Jean Prime prioritised engaging with the sector over speaking to the minister. Yes, engagement with the sector is important, but you'd presume prime was already well. Being more informed by the Minister surely would only make those engagement conversations more insightful. Erica Stanford is moving at pace - she's been moving at pace since she took on the education portfolio. Stanford is an example of a Minister using her time in opposition wisely. There isn't a lot of time for consultation - Willow-Jean Prime is right on that one. But she's had since March to get her head around the Government's direction and would be much better prepared if she had accepted Stanford's offer to continue working cross party on this. As an opposition list MP with a commitment to one select committee, there's no excuse. She should be able to keep up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The quarter finals of the Australian Darts Masters is upon us. The opening quarter-final tie sees world number four Stephen Bunting take on World Series debutant Josh Rock. Bunting joined Jason Pine for a chat about the Masters and the success he's had so far this year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has called India a country with a ‘dead economy.' Despite India being one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world, Trump lumped India in with Russia when criticising their economies. Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis says that Donald Trump's comments could affect the two countries' trade. He told Heather duPlessis-Allan that ‘It's rather upended the relationship' LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on the Huddle, NewstalkZB Sports reporter Nathan Limm and Oceania Football Confederation media manager Matt Brown join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news. Should NZ keep letting top rugby players run away overseas? Or is it making it harder to track who will come home to play for the All Blacks. Will letting them go overseas devalue Super Rugby here? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Milne is off this afternoon, flying down to Christchurch for a very special event. He'll be a guest speaker at his old college's, St Bede, 100th Annual Old Boy's Dinner. This is a special moment for Kevin, as he wouldn't describe his time at the college as the most successful. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margo Flanagan, one half of the Two Raw Sisters, is offering up a delicious recipe for slow cooked Moroccan lamb and pumpkin. Serves: 6 Time: 2.5 – 3 hours — 150 mins Ingredients 2 tbsp cooking oil 1 red onion - thinly sliced 1 carrot - diced 4 cloves garlic - crushed and chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp smoked paprika 2 tsp ground turmeric 1 stick of cinnamon ½ - 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 cup dried prunes 400g canned tomatoes 2 cups vegetable stock 4 lamb shanks OR 1x 400g can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 cups chopped pumpkin - deseeded and skin left on Herby Lemon Millet 1 cup millet 2 cups water 1 cup herbs - chopped 1 lemon - zest and juice 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ cup almonds - roasted and chopped Method Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. In the pot, add the onion and carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic, tomato paste, ginger, cumin seeds, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon stick, chilli flakes and prunes. Cook for another minute or two until fragrant. To the pot, add the canned tomatoes, vegetable stock, lamb shanks or chickpeas and chopped pumpkin. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid. If you are adding lamb shanks, cook on low heat for 2.5 -3 hours, or until the lamb is tender. Or if you are using chickpeas, cook on low for 30-40 minutes. While the stew is cooking, prepare the millet. Place in a pot with the water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer for 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir through the herbs, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, and chopped almonds. Add a generous scoop of herby lemon millet to each bowl and top with the stew. Any leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Alternatively you can freeze for up to 3 months. Simple Swaps / Additions You can also use a slow cooker for this recipe, follow the same method of frying off the onion, carrot, spices and prunes in a pan, then transfer that to the crockpot along with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours. Change the red onion for brown onion or a leek. Use celery or zucchini instead of a carrot. Use 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon instead of 1 stick. Use dried apricots or dates instead of prunes. Use kumara (sweet potato) or potatoes instead of pumpkin. Instead of lamb shanks you could use diced lamb or beef. Change up the millet for any other grain such as couscous, quinoa or brown rice. Use whatever herbs you love / have such as coriander or parsley. Use any other nut or seed instead of almonds such as walnuts, pumpkin seeds or cashews. Low FODMAP - replace the red onion with 3 stalks of celery and leave out the garlic and prunes completely. Check that the vegetable stock you use is low FODMAP, alternatively use 2 cups of water + 1 tbsp miso paste. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weapons When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Mr Burton The story of the wild school boy Rich Jenkins, son of a boozy miner and an English teacher who recognised his talent, Philip Burton. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK Government has called the group Palestine Action ‘terrorists' after members associated with the group were found on an RAF base. Palestine Action have organised a large protest in central London this weekend, but the Metropolitan Police are warning that anyone showing support for the group will be arrested. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey says that the predicted number of attendees at this protest will stretch police resources to their limit. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Treasury report has pointed out that government spending is still near its peak during the pandemic. This comes after finance minister Nicola Willis said her government won't repeat the previous government's mistakes. Former finance minister Ruth Richardson told Heather duPlessis-Allan that ‘[Nicola Willis] needs to face up to what the Treasury is telling her.' LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President has said he would be happy to have a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The focus of this meeting will likely be around peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley told Heather duPlessis-Allan that Donald Trump wants to be the middleman to this peace deal. ‘He would want to make it look like he is the peacemaker.' LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel's expanding its military occupation of Gaza - forcing more than a million Palestinians out of Gaza City. Israel's security cabinet's approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan - in a nine hour meeting today. It involves moving Palestinians out of the main population centres - and into compounds in southern Gaza. Israeli journalist Haggai Matar told Heather du-Plessis Allan that Israel already controls over 85 percent of Gaza - and forbids Palestinians from going into it. He says it's basically pushing Palestinians into smaller areas of land - mostly areas that have been uninhabited and are very difficult to sustain life on. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice senior leader's keen to see youth offender boot camps continue beyond the pilot. The 12-month military-style camp trial with 10 of New Zealand's most serious young offenders has wrapped. Eight completed the programme, seven re-offended requiring them to return to camp, and one passed away in a road accident. Oranga Tamariki Deputy CEO Ian Chapman says this was the last stop shop before a life in corrections. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are just holding onto their position in the top four. Saturday will see them face off against the Bulldogs – a must win match after their last two losses. But the question remains, with the spotty performances from the New Zealand team, will they be able to defeat a top four side? Former Warriors Captain Monty Betham told Mike Hosking the Warriors have yet to lose three matches in a row this year, and experts believe that pattern will hold true. He says both teams will be looking to bounce back in this clash, vying for a higher position in the top four. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.