Afleveringen
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How good is Mike Hosking? Really, really good. His brilliant recent interview with the Prime Minister has done all of us a massive favour.
Like so many others, Hosking has clearly had a gutsful of Christopher Luxon’s corporate speak. And he told him so.
The Newstalk ZB host was simply trying to get a straightforward answer from the PM: Would he have sacked Andrew Bayly as a minister if Bayly hadn’t quit?
Instead of a simple “yes” or “no,” the Prime Minister rambled on with a grab-bag of corporate clichés that simply didn’t make any sense.
Luxon was delivering world-class waffle, and it took world-class interviewing from Hosking to decipher it. -
Hamish Kerr is no stranger to winning. At the Paris 2024 Games, he made history by becoming the first Kiwi to win an Olympic gold medal in high jump. Now, he has just been named this year's Halberg Sportsman of the Year. He talks to Paddy about his drive to succeed, the people supporting him behind the scenes, and his ambitious next goal.
How do you get over 20 million views on YouTube in a week? Two boys from Lower Hutt share their incredible story.
Paddy continues his fight to make specialised paediatric palliative care accessible to all Kiwi kids who need it. Graeme Swan, who lost his son James, shares his heartbreaking journey and the struggles of navigating it without proper support.
And legendary Hollywood director James Cameron has some great advice for Kiwis. -
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The acclaimed filmmaker talks to Paddy Gower about why he loves New Zealand - Wellington in particular - so much that he is becoming a citizen.
He also shares his concerns about Donald Trump's America, and tells us why he thinks the next Avatar film could be the best yet. -
Ian McCrae was diagnosed with a brain tumour more than three years ago. Now, the self-proclaimed data geek plans to act as a guinea pig, making his personal health journey and data publicly available to showcase how his new 'health data supermodel' product, can drive better healthcare outcomes.
Piri Weepu is a judge in the Manu World Champs. His nephew and niece are competing in the competition and take time out to show Paddy how to pop a proper one.
And, why the Prime Minister must ‘man up’ and ensure Destiny Church, along with other churches, pays tax. -
We've got some extra-good Kiwis this week: a doctor and nurse helping terminally ill youngsters live their final days with dignity. They're incredible medics but their centre relies on private funding and is on the verge of closure. That's not good at all.
The Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix is returning to Auckland Domain. We meet one of the teams and take their trolley for a hoon.
And remember Erice van Leuven, the world champion mountainbiker we featured two weeks ago? She suffered a shopping list of serious injuries in a horrific crash at the "world’s gnarliest race" in Tasmania. But she's already walking and determind to race there again. Erice joins us from her hospital bed for an exclusive chat. -
American tech entrepreneur Randy Reddig co-founded payment system Square. He says New Zealand is a hub for innovation and is keen to invest more in Aotearoa. He and his wife have been building a life here for 15 years and want to become Kiwi citizens. But, he says, there's a barrier stopping others like him from following suit.
Waitangi Day is here so here’s an idea: how good would it be if we all just said, Happy Waitangi Day?
We discover why te reo rockers Alien Weaponry reckon David Seymour is a "boofhead".
And how New Zealand can capitalise on Donald Trump's trade war chaos. -
Comedian Eli Matthewson and broadcaster Mike Puru are great Kiwis. They also happen to be gay, and share their experiences of "coming out".
18 year old Wellingtonian Erice Van Leuven is the Junior World Champ in Downhill Mountainbiking. In fact she’s won it twice in a row. What a legend.
The Fast and the Curious. We meet New Zealand's newest sprinting sensation Tiaan Whelpton.
And is it time to rewrite David Seymour's Treaty Bill? Two words for you: Chris Wood... -
Honorary "Great Kiwi" Jimmy Barnes reveals how he could have been killed at a New Zealand gig.
Why the ferry skipper who busted through a Sail GP practice in Auckland should get a pay rise.
A young Kiwi is making a social media name for himself in Uganda of all places.
And one of New Zealand's greatest sporting nemeses turns out to be actually pretty likeable. -
TFN will be back in early 2025 with many more stories about our wonderful country and the amazing people in it. To keep you going over the holiday season, we're sharing this very special recording of Paddy's live show at SkyCity in late November. There are laughs, lessons and lots of f**** given. In the second and final part , Paddy explains why he changed his mind about weed and how he gave up booze, before leading the audience in a rousing song.
*** If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone about drugs and alcohol, there are lots of places that can help. They include Alcoholics Anonymous on 0800 229 6757 and the Alcohol & Drug Helpline on 0800 787 797. *** -
TFN will be back in early 2025 with many more stories about our wonderful country and the amazing people in it. To keep you going over the holiday season, we're sharing this very special recording of Paddy's live show at SkyCity in late November. There are laughs, lessons and lots of f**** given. In part 1, Paddy explains how TFN got its name and recalls intriguing encounters with Winston Peters and Donald Trump.
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Six60 frontman Matiu Walters opens up about how fatherhood has changed him as a performer. The Starship nurses' competition to keep their kids happy at Christmas. Paddy drives New Zealand's first fully electric tractor on a diesel-free farm and, in a career first, asks exactly how good is Winston Peters.
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All Black legend and current Auckland FC boss Ali Williams tells Paddy why football could become bigger than rugby in New Zealand. Big-ups for Australia's ban on social media for kids. A stutterer explains how to treat stutterers with respect. And Paddy finds out how to run a house with no bills.
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Paddy's tour of Aotearoa New Zealand with a LIVE SHOW bringing the TFN positivity to your town ends this week. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz -
Bella Kalolo-Suraj, the TV Personality of the Year, calls out fat-shaming in New Zealand.
Paddy comes face to face with the tattoo of himself on an Invercargill man's arm - and adds his signature to it.
How Dan Carter got a ride in a self-driving car being developed by one of our brainiest Kiwis.
And the dreams of young Kiwis with learning disabilities.
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Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz -
It's a super-special episode of TFN as Paddy goes wild on the pristine Rakiura-Stewart Island.
His odyssey includes a hunt for two of our most iconic native species, the kiwi and the blue cod. But things don't go entirely to plan.
Paddy also visits the southernmost cafe in Aotearoa for his morning flat white and meets the Brainy Kiwis who run it after swapping the mainland for island life.
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Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi, and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz -
He's the 22-year-old Kiwi who's been causing quite the stir since returning to Formula One in the latter part of this year. Liam Lawson is fighting for a permanent seat in next year's championship, and has been single-minded in his approach to making this happen. In his short time back in the top flight he has won points at two Grands Prix, developed an ongoing feud with a driver in the senior Red Bull team (including pulling the finger at him) and called the McLaren team's choice of national anthem “complete bull****.”
Now he sits down for an extended, revealing chat with Paddy to talk goals, heroes, being fast and driving a manual.
Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi, and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz -
Mark Inman tells Paddy about his fundraising for a Whakaari tragedy memorial.
Who's getting a tattoo of Paddy this week, and more importantly WHY?
How hard would it be to get free period care products at your workplace? Paddy talks to the women who've achieved that at one of NZ's biggest companies.
And Paddy finds out exactly what 'Incrediballs' are, and you'll wish YOU'd invented them.
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Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi, and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz -
Paddy Gower talks to Mark Manson, the author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*k. He answers how can Kiwis give fewer F**ks?
The one-armed tyre guy who has changed 30,000 tyres is a very very Good Kiwi.
At US Election time, Paddy dares you to disagree that MMP makes New Zealand great.
And Paddy says Goodnight Kiwi to young Meila.
Plus, the small Kiwi company that's solving our food waste problem with thousands of muffins!
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Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi, and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz -
Paddy chats to White Ferns legend Suzie Bates on what it takes to win a Cricket World Cup, after failing and failing and failing.
Meet the 'Yarnties" - a knitting group from Orewa that has donated over 3000 items THIS YEAR, to women and children escaping domestic abuse.
Plus, move over Marmite and Vegemite... there's a new kiwi player on the 'mite' scene.
To contact Paddy email [email protected]
Come and See Paddy Live: join Paddy at his national The F@#$ing News tour this November and December all around New Zealand. Visit paddygower.co.nz for tickets. -
All Black midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown talks to Paddy about the crippling anxiety he lives with.
We meet the Kiwi woman who should be dead from Pancreatic cancer but has survived 97 rounds of chemotherapy. Yes, 97!
And don't miss Paddy's yarn with Jono, the guy that pranked Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the Auckland FC game at the weekend.
To contact Paddy email [email protected]
Come and See Paddy Live: join Paddy at his national The F@#$ing News tour this November and December all around New Zealand. Visit paddygower.co.nz for tickets. -
In the middle of the America’s Cup regatta, Paddy has one question - “what and why is a ‘Cyclor’?” So he interviews Emirates Team New Zealand cyclor Louis Crosby about suffering, fake uncles, and who is going to win the Cup.
Paddy meets the Brainy Kiwi going global with technology that can predict your health future by using AI to analyse a routine eye exam.
Our Good Kiwi is the angel in Wellington giving free dental care to the homeless.
And Paddy warns us not to take the kiwi bird for granted.
To contact Paddy email [email protected]
Come and See Paddy Live: join Paddy at his national The F@#$ing News tour this November and December all around New Zealand. Visit paddygower.co.nz for tickets. - Laat meer zien
