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…

Viral At What Cost?| The Price of Online Fame

In today’s digital world, going viral can turn ordinary people into overnight sensations — but often at someone else’s expense. From memes and reels to reaction videos, mocking others has become a fast track to likes, followers, and fame. In this episode, we ask the uncomfortable questions: Why do…

Oops! I Left My Wife in a Cab

We dive into real stories of people who accidentally left behind not just bags and wallets — but actual family members — in taxis, Ubers, rideshares and restaurants. From kids forgotten at restaurants to husbands dashing off without their wives,  check out these tales of forgetfulness and maybe eve…

Would You Switch Jobs For A Better Pay In The Current Labour Market

Survey shows nearly two thirds of workers would switch jobs for a higher salary.  The recruitment company Robert Half commissioned the online survey of 500 full-time New Zealand workers in finance, accounting, IT and technology.  A RNZ report states more than 60 percent of office workers surveyed …

Girmit Remembrance Day Special

Vijay and Pooja dive deep into the era of the indenture system. Stories from girmit era, a special bidesiya and much more. Interview with the president of Fiji Girmit Foundation New Zealand, Krish Naidu and Dr Rajendra Prasads' son, Rajiv on how the family was inspired to go back to their roots. Li…