Nefe Marson: How do you avoid bad spending habits?

If you make a lot of money, are you more likely to save it or spend it?  Sometimes it seems like people with higher incomes are more likely to spend it all, compared to people with a more modest income who prioritise saving.  So why are some people who earn good money permanently broke, while fol…

Dr. Bryan Betty: How can you stop diabetes?

It's diabetes action month, and in New Zealand an estimate 48.6 out of 1000 people suffer from diabetes, and that number is rising.  Diabetes also carries a stigma that it's caused by over-eating. But many genetic issues come in to play as well. So what can we do about it? How do you spot the ear…

Phil Goff & Maurice Williamson: Reviewing the 2026 Election

Former Labour Leader Phil Goff and Former National Minister Maurice Williamson join Tim Beveridge to review the 2026 Election.  The guys discuss what the staggeringly low party vote for both National and Labour says about public opinion.  Opportunity looks like it could be kingmaker, but would th…

Sara Chatwin: How do you help your kids through exam stress?

It's exam season and our kids are probably studying hard.  And with that comes stress, anxiety and the potential to get disappointing results.  So what's the best way to get your kids through this? Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge on Parent Squad to discuss.  LISTSEN ABOVE  

Ed McKnight: Is the summer housing bounce a thing of the past?

A OneRoof survey found that only 6% of real estate agents around New Zealand say buyers are showing signs of FOMO if they delay a purchase.  Of course there are still plenty of buyers out there, so what's causing this slump?  Opes Partners Resident Economist Ed McKnight joins Tim Beveridge to dis…

The Panel: What's the best pizza topping?

This week on the Panel Tim Beveridge is joined by Mark Crysell and Luke Dallow to discuss the big stories from the week.  An Italian chef in Brisbane was fired for refusing to put pineapple on a pizza. The boys discuss if this is a justified refusal, or a bit dramatic.  The US Midterms have been …

Martin Hawes: How much money do you need to retire?

One of the biggest costs elderly people face is retirement living costs. There's no set number for how much money is needed, no benchmark. It's frustratingly personal. So how much do you need to retire? Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the costs of retireing, and how much should be tuc…

Alex Flint: How much rest do you need after a workout?

How often should you exercise? If you're hitting the gym daily, you could be doing more harm than good. But if you go every now and then, are you making any progress? Is it better to go hard a couple days a week then rest, or do little exercises each day? Speaking of rest, how much do you actuall…

Peter Dunne: political commentator offers theory on why National concerned about overhang

There's a view the National Party has strong reasons to oppose efforts to create an overhang.  Te Pati Māori, ACT and New Zealand First are advocating for a split vote approach to increase their preferred bloc's vote share.  National Leader Chris Luxon is telling people to give both their party a…

Maneesh Deva: Are we feeding our children the right food?

Recent New Zealand research found ultra-processed foods account for almost 65% of the daily energy intake of the adolescents studied.  So what nutrients do we need to make sure our kids are getting? If they're picking up some summer sports, should we be putting them on the protein powder? Or is th…