Beyond the Debt: What Does Success Actually Mean?

Vijay and Pooja dive into how society measures success—from home loans to marriage—and why listeners are redefining what it truly means to be "settled."

Public Servants Strike: PSA Leadership Speaks Out Ahead of Mass Walkout

As 10,000 public servants prepare to walk off the job, the Public Service Association (PSA) national secretary, Duane Leo, joins Vijay and Pooja to discuss the core issues driving this major industrial action. 

Fair Rules or Strict Control? Vijay & Pooja Put ACT on the Spot

Dr. Paramjeet Parmar, Immigration Spokesperson for the ACT Party, joins Vijay and Pooja to break down the party's newly proposed immigration policy. Dr. Parmar discusses the plan to introduce a physical presence requirement for Permanent Residents—requiring two years of residence within every rolli…

Storm Could Come In Over Auckland and Coromandel on Sunday - Philip Duncan

In this crucial episode of The Breakfast Show, Vijay and Pooja are joined by WeatherWatch head forecaster Philip Duncan to break down the rapidly evolving threat of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu as it sets its sights on New Zealand for a potential direct hit this Sunday, April 12th.

Voice of the Community: Chris Hipkins on Indian Representation in Parliament

From the minimal representation of the Indian community at New Zealand’s national political level, to various pressing issues affecting New Zealanders, The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja put up straight up questions to Labour Party leader, Chris Hipkins.

The Family Home Trap? Re-thinking Indian Parenting & Property

The debate centers on advice from Gurgaon-based CEO Jasveer Singh, who urges Indian parents to stop exhausting their life savings to build "family homes" for their children. Singh argues that this traditional investment is often a "wrong problem" to solve because modern children are increasingly mo…

The Real Cost of Living in NZ: Families Speak Out

How much does it really cost to raise a family in New Zealand today?  The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja, opened the phones and asked listeners to share their lived experiences of managing household expenses as a family of four. From groceries, rent and mortgages to fuel, childcare, power bill…

United in Name, Divided in Reality? What Do Indians in New Zealand Feel?

Are Indians in New Zealand truly united — or quietly divided along language, region, religion, and migration pathways? On The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja on Humm, a powerful on-air discussion opened up a question many think about but rarely say out loud: are Indians segmented into small et…

School Costs: Are Parents Paying Too Much?

Uniforms, stationery, fees — the list keeps growing, and for many families, back-to-school time comes with real financial pressure. In this episode of Humm’s The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja, we revisit our on-air discussion on the rising cost of sending children to school in New Zealand. W…

Family Groups: Blessing or Headache?

Are family social media groups a way to stay connected—or just a daily source of chaos? Join Vijay and Pooja as they dive into the hilarious, awkward, and sometimes heartwarming world of family WhatsApp, Messenger, and Facebook groups. From forwarded videos and birthday wishes to arguments that eru…