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There's a view that New Zealand's still a while away from being a 'rockstar' economy. Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update documents are coming out early this afternoon, carrying key economic metrics. Treasury's also releasing a Budget Policy Statement outlining priorities for upcoming spending. Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce told Heather du Plessis-Allan it was a pretty average year for the economy, and next year looks to be better. Joyce says getting core spending below 30% of GDP is the goal, but it won't happen overnight. He says Bill English spent eight years after the Canterbury quakes and the global financial crisis wrestling to get back into surplus. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney's terror attack is raising questions about intelligence shortcomings and where security systems could be beefed up. A 50-year-old man and his 24-year-old son allegedly shot dozens of people celebrating the Jewish holiday Hanukkah at Bondi on Sunday evening. The younger man had been investigated by the country's security agency before and wasn't considered a threat. A senior lecturer of terrorism and radicalisation told Heather du Plessis-Allan that intelligence services are probably watching dozens of people, forcing them to make decisions as to who is likely to be the most relevant threat at that time. Australian National University's Dr Michael Zekulin says the alleged shooter didn't meet the criteria in this case, which is something that's been seen time and time again, in other countries as well. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Splore's announced it'll come to an end next year after hopes of a Government lifeline fell through. Next year's instalment of the annual boutique music and arts festival at Auckland's Tapapakanga Regional Park will be the last due to low ticket sales in recent years. Long-time owner John Minty says they weren't considered for the Government's $70 million Major Events Fund. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that while ending the festival is potentially premature, the writing is on the wall. Minty says he could hang on for another year and hope things will get better, but from a financial point of view, he can't take that risk again. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of December, how is Australia responding to the Bondi Beach terror attack, and what questions are being asked of the national intelligence network? Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce previews the HYEFU numbers and explains why it may not be the worst thing if the surplus is pushed out another year. Kiwi comedian Tom Sainsbury talks the new season of his podcast ‘Small Town Scandal' and the first season being turned into a TV show. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Sainsbury is back in our ears, and he'll soon be on our screens too. Season three of the Kiwi comedian's one-man murder mystery series has just released, but it's actually season one that's about to make the headlines. The first season of his ‘Small Town Scandal' podcast has been turned into an eight episode TV series, releasing in February next year. It's the biggest project Sainsbury's done to date, but he revealed to Heather du Plessis-Allan that he's struggling a little bit to recognise just how big of a moment it is. “When you're kind of working on a TV show, it's just such a long process,” he explained. “When you kind of live with it, to the minutiae of watching every little bit of it, it doesn't feel like a big moment.” Unlike the podcast, in which Sainsbury voices every role, he's performing alongside other actors in the TV show – a bit of a change of pace. "The funny thing is we talked about me playing characters at the very beginning,” he told du Plessis-Allan. “We talked about it, but it just turned, like, as soon as you do the kind of maths, it's the logistics, it's too bonkers.” While he's no longer behind the wheel for every character, Sainsbury is very happy with how actors such as Morgana O'Reilly have replicated them. “They've gone above and beyond.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bondi Beach massacre has propelled the Australian Government to overhaul its already-tough gun laws. Sixteen people died and dozens were injured when two shooters opened fire on a Jewish gathering on Sunday night in what's been labelled a terror attack. Now 26 victims remain in hospital, with six fighting for life. A 24-year-old suspect is also in hospital under police watch while his 50-year-old father, who's also believed responsible, died at the scene. The older man had been a licensed firearms holder for about a decade and owned six registered firearms. 9News Australia correspondent Charles Croucher told Heather du Plessis-Allan the federal government now wants to cut down the number of guns a person can own and conduct more regular checks on those with licences. He says it also wants to restrict gun ownership to Australian citizens only. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data shows the service sector has now dipped in activity for six months in a row. The most recent PSI recorded performance at its lowest since May, at 46.9. For growth, it needs to sit at 50 or above. ABC Business Sales CEO Chris Small told Heather du Plessis-Allan the results were a surprise. He says the data had suggested the low point would be during Winter. The sector is blaming the weak economic environment for the downturn, Small saying that in comparison, the retail sector saw a boost around Black Friday. He says this shows things are turning around and services are just the lagging factor. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students are still battling to find consistent work leading into the summer break. Fifty thousand people applied for work through Student Job Search in November – the highest number this year. Chief Executive of Student Job Search Louise Saviker told Heather du Plessis-Allan while there are more jobs being listed, these are largely one-off or casual roles. She says this means students need even more jobs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are assuring the public there's no immediate threat of a terror attack in New Zealand. They're bolstering their presence around Jewish sites after the targeted attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi yesterday. A father and son opened fired on a crowd of some 1,000 people - killing 15 and injuring more than 40. Assistant Police Commissioner Mike Pannett says in these situations, try and escape quickly and quietly, hide, and contact police when safe to do so. "We will absolutely attend as fast as we can, but as these circumstances have shown over the last day, there is no crime advance warning." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security has been boosted around Jewish places of worship and gatherings following last night's deadly attack at Bondi Beach. Two gunmen opened fire on a crowd of about a thousand people celebrating the first day of Hanukkah, killing 15 and injuring 40. Holocaust Centre of New Zealand Chair Deborah Hart says New Zealand's Jewish community is 'reeling' following the attack, and tributes are flooding in. "We hold those directly affected in our hearts, but we know that we have to be resilient and we have to go on. And we've only had the first night of Hanukkah, and Hanukkah is the festival that has carried us through centuries of persecution." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canterbury wicket-keeper Mitch Hall has been pushed out for a fit-again Tom Blundell in the Black Caps squad for the third test against the West Indies starting Thursday in Mount Maunganui. Spinner Ajaz Patel returns to the side, with Blair Tickner sidelined. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigations are set to continue into the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach - including the killers' motives. A father and son opened fire on some 1,000 beachgoers yesterday, killing 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl. Police say it was a terror attack targeted towards a Jewish Hanukkah celebration. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says officials will also be looking to toughen up gun laws following the attack. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Details are emerging about the gunmen behind last night's deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach. 15 people were killed and dozens more were injured after the shooters opened fire into a crowd of people celebrating the first day of Hanukkah. National security expert and Australian National University research fellow Dr Levi West says the father mustn't have raised any alarm bells when he applied for a gun license. "Associations that your son has with people is not necessarily sufficient to rule you out of measures. The New South Wales state Government is talking about tightening what is some of the toughest gun laws in the world." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nod of approval for the KidsCan school lunches scheme. A Ministry of Education ECE report shows consistent near 100 percent satisfaction scores for reliability, food safety, and communication. KidsCan CEO Dame Julie Chapman says it costs $2 dollars per meal, on average - under their not-for-profit model. "You're talking 30 to 50 kids, as opposed to, you know, hundreds or potentially thousands of kids. So that bespoke model for early childhood works really well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Film Commission says bringing more film projects to New Zealand isn't as simple as hiking subsidies. Oscar-winning director James Cameron released his third instalment of the Avatar franchise over the weekend. However, Cameron says it may well be his last due to industry belt-tightening. He's called for the Government to revisit the rebate scheme. CEO of the Film Commission, Annie Murray says production opportunity isn't just about money. "Yes, they're looking for the best for their bottom line, but they're also looking, first and foremost, for a creative fit. And they're certainly finding that here." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister's tempering expectations ahead of the Government's books opening this week. The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update will be unveiled tomorrow - with some economists expecting a projected surplus to be pushed out by another year. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this will be the third time a return to surplus has been pushed out. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update is due to be unveiled to the nation tomorrow, and the Finance Ministers outlined her expectations. Experts have speculated a projected surplus will be pushed back from 2029 by another year, and Prime Minister Chris Luxon tempered expectations earlier today. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says 'fiscal discipline' will see New Zealand's economy keep growing in the coming months. "Importantly, I also get to update the Treasury's economic forecasts and that's what shows the picture for more job creation, income growth into the future, and people doing better." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 15 December 2025, the ripple effects of the shocking Bondi terror attack are being felt far and wide. Ryan Bridge speaks to terrorism expert Dr Levi West, Holocaust Center chair Deborah Hart and Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Pannett. The Reserve Bank Governor has swung into action to talk down financial markets, Finance Minister Nicola Willis seems happy. Avatar director James Cameron has warned this might be his last Avatar movie and is pitching for a better film rebate for local productions. Plus, after the Bondi attack the Huddle debates whether we have let antisemitism become acceptable. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This terror attack in Sydney is what everyone else has been saying it is: absolutely horrific. Antisemitic terrorism. Sadly, this type of attack is happening and will keep happening more frequently, according to intelligence agencies. And the worst part is that it's almost impossible to stop. Australia has what the world considers the 'gold standard' gun control. After the Port Arthur massacre, they tightened up the rules. But it still has more guns now than it did back in the 90s - both in number and per capita. Guns don't cause terror attacks of course. For that, you'll need radial fanatics with a screw loose. The internet is full of them. It's a great place to meet like-minded people, sadly. We run very expensive security agencies in most Western countries whose job it is to track people down and prevent Bondi beach events. In this case, ASIO knew about the son with the gun in Sydney as early as six years ago. There were links to ISIS. But it didn't stop him, did it? Brenton Tarrant was posting about the God-awful things he was going to do up to a year beforehand online, but wasn't stopped, either. Samsudeen - the guy who slit peoples' throats while they shopped for groceries in New Lynn - he was actually being watched and followed at the time and even he still managed to stab eight innocent people. Some argue migration is the problem. They say Jews and Muslims have been fighting for centuries and that's where the problem lies. Except mass shootings are perpetrated by all different sorts of people for all different sorts of reasons. There's left-wing extremism - the death of Charlie Kirk, the insurance assassin, the attempt on Trump are all suspected of being motivated by far-left extremists. And then you've got right-wing extremism and radical Islamic terrorists. And then there's just completely crazy people who seem to have no motive, they just want to be famous or kill people for a body count like life is some video game. The sad, disturbing, uncomfortable part of this attack is that it won't be the last, and there's very little it seems we can actually do to stop them. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Motor Trade Association is coming out against proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness scheme. Under the proposal, the first WOF on a light vehicle would last four years. Head of Advocacy James McDowall says the annual check help ensure brakes, tires and essential parts of the car are working - keeping people safe on the road. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index has slowed down, according to new data. Reports show it fell by 1.5 points to 46.9, sparking concerns about the future of the economy. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five people were arrested in Germany after they were suspected of being involved in a plot to drive a vehicle into people at a Christmas market. The group were detained over the plan to target a market in the southern Bavarian state. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day! There was a fatal attack on Bondi Beach last night, with 15 dead and over 40 people injured. What do we think of this? Is this a sign we've normalised anti-Semitism? The Motor Trade Association is warning that we shouldn't extend WOFs from one to two years. Will this lead to more road-unfit cars on the roads? James Cameron has said he might not make another Avatar sequel, and he wants the Government to strengthen the film rebate system. Do we really think this is the way to go? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blackcap Neil Wagner joins On the Front Foot this week to review the Basin Reserve test And, former Blackcap Richard Reid offers an insight from and administrators position on the current impasse in the administration. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night, two gunmen opened fire at Sydney's Bondi Beach - resulting in the deaths of 15 people and 40 more being rushed to hospital. Authorities say the deadly attack was targeted towards Jewish Australians celebrating the first day of Hanukkah in the area. Former police negotiator Lance Burdett joined the Afternoons team to reveal how to safely navigate a terror attack or mass shooting. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 10-year-old girl, a rabbi and a Holocaust survivor are among the dead following a terror attack targeting a Jewish gathering in Australia's Bondi. Last night, two gunmen opened fire on a crowd of about 1,000 people celebrating the first day of Hanukkah. Fifteen victims were killed and more than 40 people are in hospital. Deakin University associate professor Dr Joshua Roose says anti-Semitism has been on the rise following the October 7 attacks and a bipartisan solution is needed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian authorities say no stone will be left unturned as the country confronts a terrorist attack on one of the country's most famous beaches. Sixteen people are dead and more than 40 injured - after two gunmen dressed in black opened fire at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration last night, just before 9pm NZT. It's being treated as a terror event deliberately targeting Sydney's Jewish population. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says tributes are flooding in following the incident - and investigations are ongoing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the start of Marcus' final week for 2025 - and he's up to talk about almost anything. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister's tempering expectations ahead of the Government's books opening this week. The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update will be unveiled tomorrow - with some economists expecting a projected surplus to be pushed out by another year. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this will be the third time a return to surplus has been pushed out. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update is due to be unveiled to the nation tomorrow, and the Finance Ministers outlined her expectations. Experts have speculated a projected surplus will be pushed back from 2029 by another year, and Prime Minister Chris Luxon tempered expectations earlier today. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says 'fiscal discipline' will see New Zealand's economy keep growing in the coming months. "Importantly, I also get to update the Treasury's economic forecasts and that's what shows the picture for more job creation, income growth into the future, and people doing better." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data shows the service sector has now dipped in activity for six months in a row. The most recent PSI recorded performance at its lowest since May, at 46.9. For growth, it needs to sit at 50 or above. ABC Business Sales CEO Chris Small told Heather du Plessis-Allan the results were a surprise. He says the data had suggested the low point would be during Winter. The sector is blaming the weak economic environment for the downturn, Small saying that in comparison, the retail sector saw a boost around Black Friday. He says this shows things are turning around and services are just the lagging factor. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of December - to start, the dreadful scenes from Bondi Beach. Then - Surviving in ‘25: Was the year really as bad as it felt? Male plastic surgery - is it something you'd ever consider? Dick Van Dyke celebrates 100th birthday – do you have a super-senior relative? And in Matt and Tyler's Christmas Catch Up – boxer David Nyika. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former All White David Chote on the recent woes of the Phoenix. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he talked about the Black Caps' prowess against the West Indies, David Nyika's victory over China's Wuzhati Nuerlang and Hayden Wilde's big win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a big year for Kiwi boxing legend David Nyika, and he's looking back on a 2025 full of milestones. The Commonwealth and Olympic Games medallist claimed a one-sided decision win over China's Wuzhati Nuerlang in his adopted hometown of Gatton, Queensland. He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix are under extra scrutiny following their latest defeat. The Phoenix are second to last on the men's A-League ladder after a humbling 3-1 home loss to the Newcastle Jets. Former All White David Chote joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of December with Heather du Plessis-Allan, we go to Australia to discuss the latest with the antisemitic Bondi terror attack. The Prime Minister drops in for the final time this year and tells us of his contact with Australia PM Anthony Albanese over the Bondi attack and whether this debate between Willis and Richardson is harmful to the Government. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the Black Caps, the cost of the FIFA World Cup and their biggest moments of the year. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwibank says it's on with a 2.4% GDP increase for 2026. But the bank has joined the chorus blaming the Reserve Bank for messing up the communications leading to increased fixed-term rates at the major retail banks. Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the economy is slowly stabilising, and because of that interest rates don't need to be as low. "When you turn the corner, interest rates don't need to be as low." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crackdown on drug drivers is due to start today. Starting in Wellington first, saliva testing will be used to test the drivers for 4 drugs; cannabis, meth, MDMA and cocaine. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the drug tests being used are new to police, and a trial period is necessary before a national rollout. "We will scale it up, but the police have to make sure. It's a new form of testing, so it's important to trial it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An anti-Semitic terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach has claimed the lives of 12 people. Thousands were attending a Hanukkah celebration just before 9 last night our time - when two gunmen dressed in black opened fire on the crowd. At least 29 people are injured - including two police officers. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the attack is the worst since the Port Arthur Massacre in 1996 - which left 35 people dead. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you weren't already feeling confident about 2026, I've got two reasons you should. At least two major retail banks see signs of an economic recovery and we have a new Reserve Bank Governor. No pressure on Anna Breman, but she hasn't arrived a day too soon given that the old lot were still managing to stuff things up until literally the last chance they had, with Christian Hawkesby saying the wrong thing and sending wholesale market rates, and therefore fixed term interest rates, up by 30 basis points. To be fair to him, he was only the fill in. And if we're honest with ourselves it's more hope than certainty that the Swedish import will be any better than Hawkesby or Adrian Orr. But then again you could argue it really would be hard to be worse given the last four years. But we're here for the good news. The good news is that Anna Breman arriving as the new broom coincides with ASB, and now Kiwibank, all saying it's on. They're seeing signs of a recovery for 2026. Kiwibank's call arguably matters more than the others because they've been the gloomiest. They were calling for more rate cuts than the Reserve Bank was prepared for. They were warning it was more grim out there than the Wellington bankers realised. They were right. So here's hoping they are right again when they say sales are already up, and when sales go up, everything else follows. House prices are up 2-3% next year. The economy is growing 2.4% and then it's 3% the next year. I don't know about you but that combo - a new person in charge of the central bank and growing consensus that the recovery is now on - is probably the best Christmas present i could wish for. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The principal of Auckland's Diocesan Girls, School for Girls is stepping down after more than 16 years in the job. Heather McRae is the retiring principal of one of Auckland's biggest schools, and she says she's optimistic about the school's future, and the education of children in New Zealand. She said she likes the changes that Education Minister Erica Stanford has made to the curriculum, saying a focus on making the curriculum more specific is the right move. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy. This is by the author of the Booker Prize winning The God of Small Things - about her life growing up in India, the forces that shaped her, and particularly her very difficult relationship with her mother, Mary, who is always referred to in the book as Mrs Roy. Mrs Roy was a formidable force of nature and in trying to make sense of the dynamic between them, and to find her own way in the world, Arundhati has written a deeply moving, entertaining and profound memoir. How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair. The author grew up in Jamaica where her father was a radical Rastafarian and was paranoid about keeping his daughters away from the secular world which they referred to as Babylon. Safiya's childhood was often brutal, peripatetic and poor but she had the soul of a poet and the dream to eventually become one. It's an extraordinary and deeply moving memoir – how one young woman eventually found the courage to stand up to her father and became the woman she never thought she could be. Anyone who read Educated and loved it will love this. The Breath of the Gods by Simon Winchester: A remarkable exploration of our atmosphere, and the role played in our lives by wind – which can be both benign and malevolent. It's a fascinating story told through history, literature, science, poetry and engineering – and includes a piece on our own Wahine disaster. Simon Winchester has an ability to make the everyday and apparently mundane, extraordinary. The Hollows Boys by Peta Carey. The story of the three Hollows brothers Gary, Mark and Kim, who were pivotal in the helicopter deer recovery era in Fjordland in the 1970s which was a dangerous and unregulated time. Gary Hollows died (as did many others) and the pain of that is still felt keenly today, more than 40 years on. The work they did against the backdrop of such a beautiful part of the country is jaw dropping, with high deer tallies helping keep that population down (and thereby protecting the environment), lots of money sloshing around and amazing stories of real derring do by a group of extraordinarily brave and reckless men who lived by their own rules. Mana by Tame Iti. The deeply personal account of the life of one of our greatest rebels and radicals who grew up being forbidden to speak te reo and became one of its biggest advocates (amongst many other causes). He's lived much of his life in the public eye, going from bad boy status to that of a national treasure and the journey is well documented in this beautiful and thoughtful book. It's a lovely production and includes lots of photographs, including some of his own artwork. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi actor Julian Dennison's built up an impressive acting resume between Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Deadpool 2, and How to Train Your Dragon, but he's about to make the switch to music next. Dennison is confirmed to be playing a DJ set at the upcoming Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne at the end of December. He says he needed another hobby to keep him going between acting gigs, and he felt inspired to explore the world of DJing after getting some advice from a friend. "He's like - man, why don't you pick up some DJing, it's a fun hobby, you get to listen to music, curate music, you can kind of do whatever you want with it. And that's kind of how it started." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday for an ominous 2-0 lead in the series. Set a paltry target of 65 for victory, Australia captain Steve Smith pulled Gus Atkinson for a huge six over square leg to get the job done in style. BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand have beaten the West Indies by nine wickets in the second cricket test at Wellington to take a 1-nil lead in the three-match series. Wicketkeeper Mitch Hay came into New Zealand's XI at the Basin Reserve and top-scored for the Black Caps in his only innings. He joined Piney to discuss the series so far. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fitting farewell for professional basketball at Christchurch's Cowles Stadium. The venue hosts this afternoon's Tauihi women's grand final between the Mainland Pouakai and Tauranga Whai. The regions men's and women's teams are both moving to a new central city complex next year. Mainland Pouakai coach Alex Stojkovic joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites have been drawn with Belgium, Iran and Egypt in group G at the newly-expanded 48-team tournament as part of next year's FIFA World Cup. But how much will Kiwi supporters have to pay to see all these group fixtures live in the United States and Canada next year? Flying Kiwis FC supporters group founder Matt Fejos joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Black Caps' performance in the series against the West Indies and the future of Bazball. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Vandenberg's a superfan of the Newcastle Jets, and he's got multiple trips across the Tasman to catch the football action. He joined Piney to discuss his journey with the team. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.