New game-changing headgear has been developed to protect junior rugby players. 

After more than a decade of study into the causes and consequences of head collisions by rugby players, Canterbury University researchers have developed new soft shell protective headgear for juniors. 

It could be on sale early next year.   

Professor Nick Draper told Mike Hosking that all the money they generate from sales will be reinvested into research. 

He says their focus is on how they can make the game safer for young people.  

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New game-changing headgear has been developed to protect junior rugby players.&nbsp;
After more than a decade of study into the causes and consequences of head collisions by rugby players, Canterbury University researchers have developed new soft shell protective headgear for juniors.&nbsp;
It could be on sale early next year. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Professor Nick Draper told Mike Hosking that all the money they generate from sales will be reinvested into research.&nbsp;
He says their focus is on how they can make the game safer for young people. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Nick Draper: Canterbury University Professor on their new protective headgear for junior rugby players

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Longevity: What's the secret to living longer, healthier lives? 

People are becoming increasingly more interested in living longer. 

Health, wellness, dieting, and fitness are more and more prominent on social media, and health monitoring technology are becoming increasingly popular. 

Cardiologist Dr Eric Topol has been researching longevity for decades, and is considered to be one of the top five voices on the subject. 

He’s just released his latest book, ‘Super Agers’, a detailed guide to living a longer, healthier life. 

Topol told Mike Hosking it’s not necessarily about living longer, but rather extending the years someone lives with intact health.  

He says living to 90 and being perfectly health throughout ought to be more important than trying to live to 110 and having many years of dementia, or profound frailty, or poor quality of life.  

Although there are revolutions happening in regards to anti-inflammatory and hormonal medications, Topol says it’s never going to be as simple as a pill. 

Things like lifestyle factors, environmental pollution, microplastics, and forever chemicals also need to be controlled, he explains. 

Listen to the full interview for a detailed explanation of health, longevity, and the new developments in the medical sector.  

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<h2>Longevity: What's the secret to living longer, healthier lives?&nbsp;</h2>
People are becoming increasingly more interested in living longer.&nbsp;
Health, wellness, dieting, and fitness are more and more prominent on social media, and health monitoring technology are becoming increasingly popular.&nbsp;
Cardiologist Dr Eric Topol has been researching longevity for decades, and is considered to be one of the top five voices on the subject.&nbsp;
He’s just released his latest book, ‘Super Agers’, a detailed guide to living a longer, healthier life.&nbsp;
Topol told Mike Hosking it’s not necessarily about living longer, but rather extending the years someone lives with intact health. &nbsp;
He says living to 90 and being perfectly health throughout ought to be more important than trying to live to 110 and having many years of dementia, or profound frailty, or poor quality of life. &nbsp;
Although there are revolutions happening in regards to anti-inflammatory and hormonal medications, Topol says it’s never going to be as simple as a pill.&nbsp;
Things like lifestyle factors, environmental pollution, microplastics, and forever chemicals also need to be controlled, he explains.&nbsp;
Listen to the full interview for a detailed explanation of health, longevity, and the new developments in the medical sector. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Best of 2025: Eric Topol talks longevity on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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Is an iron deficiency holding you back? Dr Libby Weaver discusses 

A common deficiency could be holding you back. 

Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency, both globally and in New Zealand, and it plays a role in everything from energy to brain function and development, thyroid function, and anxiety prevention. 

Dr Libby Weaver is biochemist, nutritionist, and author, and her latest book ‘Fix Iron First’ delves into the role of iron in the body, and how a deficiency could be impacting your life. 

She joined Mike Hosking to discuss her research. 

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<h2>Is an iron deficiency holding you back? Dr Libby Weaver discusses&nbsp;</h2>
A common deficiency could be holding you back.&nbsp;
Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency, both globally and in New Zealand, and it plays a role in everything from energy to brain function and development, thyroid function, and anxiety prevention.&nbsp;
Dr Libby Weaver is biochemist, nutritionist, and author, and her latest book ‘Fix Iron First’ delves into the role of iron in the body, and how a deficiency could be impacting your life.&nbsp;
She joined Mike Hosking to discuss her research.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Best of 2025: Dr Libby Weaver talks iron deficiencies on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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"A wild, unhinged romp": Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett talk 'Nine Perfect Strangers' 

Kiwis will be able to experience the drama as ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ returns for a second season.  

Nicole Kidman’s Masha Dmitrichenko has invited a new cast of characters to join a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps, pushing them to the brink over the course of a week.  

Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett are among the cast, playing alongside Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Christine Baranski, Lucas Englander, King Princess, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Mark Strong, Aras Aydin, and of course, Nicole Kidman. 

For Murphy, the ensemble nature was a huge draw, telling Mike Hosking she was thrilled by the prospect. 

“We were there for six months Munich, with a whole bunch of really talented, really theatre, dorky actors... I was thrilled.” 

Bartlett was also excited to be a part of the show, having watched and “devoured” the first season. 

Season 2 will be releasing on May 22nd worldwide on Amazon Prime. 

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<h2>"A wild, unhinged romp": Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett talk 'Nine Perfect Strangers'&nbsp;</h2>
Kiwis will be able to experience the drama as ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ returns for a second season. &nbsp;
Nicole Kidman’s Masha Dmitrichenko has invited a new cast of characters to join a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps, pushing them to the brink over the course of a week. &nbsp;
Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett are among the cast, playing alongside Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Christine Baranski, Lucas Englander, King Princess, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Mark Strong, Aras Aydin, and of course, Nicole Kidman.&nbsp;
For Murphy, the ensemble nature was a huge draw, telling Mike Hosking she was thrilled by the prospect.&nbsp;
“We were there for six months Munich, with a whole bunch of really talented, really theatre, dorky actors... I was thrilled.”&nbsp;
Bartlett was also excited to be a part of the show, having watched and “devoured” the first season.&nbsp;
Season 2 will be releasing on May 22nd worldwide on Amazon Prime.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Best of 2025: Murray Bartlett and Annie Murphy talk 'Nine Perfect Strangers' on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/69c02953-ac31-41d9-af3a-b3c00141ae78/transcript

Nick Draper: Canterbury University Professor on their new protective headgear for junior rugby players

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