17 NOV 2022 · One of New Zealand Rugby’s big personalities, Israel Dagg was destined for stardom as a teen.  He made headlines in 2006 when as a secondary schools player was selected for Hawke’s Bay and his elevation continued at a rapid rate, going on to make his All Blacks debut in 2010, playing 66 tests.  He’s gone on to be a passionate advocate for mental health and player welfare, and is currently playing alongside 22 other athletes in The Elite All Sports Golf Tournament at Pegasus to raise money for gut health research – a cause that’s close to him.   Izzy Dagg was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for Six and a Song.   LISTEN ABOVE

15 NOV 2022 · Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works. He's a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life. Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people. He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers. LISTEN ABOVE

10 NOV 2022 · Zac Guildford has had a well documented battle with mental health and addiction issues over the years. He managed to achieve his ultimate dream of making the All Blacks at just 20 years of age. After years of trouble and self discovery he is now in ta space to share his experiences. Zac Guildford was Simon Barnett & James Daniels' special guest for this week's Six And A Song. LISTEN ABOVE

9 NOV 2022 · Gareth Abdinor, partner and employment law specialist at Malley & Co solicitors joined Simon and James for his fortnightly segment answering listeners questions on all things employment. 

8 NOV 2022 · Newstalk ZB host Simon Barnett paid an emotional tribute to his wife Jodi on Tuesday after returning to the airwaves for the first time in four weeks. Addressing listeners on the show Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons, the broadcasting veteran revealed Jodi’s brain cancer had returned after three years in remission. Jodi was rushed to the hospital in April 2018 after suffering a seizure at the couple’s Christchurch home. She was later diagnosed with two lesions on her brain. She went into remission following a tough battle that left her with limited mobility on the right side of her face and speech difficulties. However, on Tuesday Barnett said Jodi underwent brain surgery two weeks ago, her fourth surgery in total after an MRI showed that a tumour had returned. “They removed the tumour. I saw the MRI scan before and after, and he managed to get pretty much all of this tumour out, the scan before was overwhelmingly sad,” Barnett said. He described Jodi’s neurosurgeon, Simon John, as “god-like” and said that his wife would not here without John and the prayers of others. LISTEN ABOVE

27 OCT 2022 · Niva Retimanu is a very familiar name to radio listeners in New Zealand. Hailing from Invercargill the Newstalk ZB newsreader has won almost too many radio awards to count! She has over thirty years experience as a journalist and newsreader. Niva is a marathon runner and an author as well - her book 'Leading From Behind' was published in 2016. Her latest venture is co-hosting a NZ Herald podcast, Straight Up, alongside former Olympian Beatrice Faumuina. Niva Retimanu joined Jame Daniels and Tyler Adams (in for Simon Barnett for this week's Six And A Song. LISTEN ABOVE

25 OCT 2022 · Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions. Today, he answered plenty of juicy questions when he joined James and Tyler Adams (sitting in for Simon) . LISTEN ABOVE  

7 OCT 2022 · Justice beyond the grave. The Supreme Court has quashed Peter Ellis' child abuse convictions after three decades of him maintaining his innocence. Ellis died before his name could be cleared. Today's decision points out expert evidence at his original trial shouldn't have been admitted -- and there was a high risk the children's evidence was contaminated. Lynley Hood - long time supporter of Peter Ellis and author of the book 'A City Possessed' - is pleased the case has been put to bed once and for all. Lynley Hood joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels after the judgement was revealed. LISTEN ABOVE

7 OCT 2022 · Peter Ellis' child abuse convictions have been quashed. After three decades, the Supreme Court has called the investigation and Ellis' trial a miscarriage of justice. It's found the evidence of an expert witness didn't inform the jury of other possible causes of the children's behaviours -- and simply, shouldn't have been admitted. It also makes a point of saying the need for special care due to the complexity of the case was underestimated and created unprecedented challenges for those involved. The Court's made a point the judgement shouldn't be read as a criticism of the parents involved.  ZB Senior Reporter Chelsea Daniels joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels. LISTEN ABOVE

6 OCT 2022 · Kiwi motorsport legend Jim Richards’ racing resume is incomparable.   It includes seven Bathurst 1000 wins, four Australian Touring Car Championships, eight Targa Tasmania wins, three Nations Cup championships, two Touring Car Masters championships and title victories in categories including Australian NASCAR, GT-Production and Carrera Cup.  Known as Gentleman Jim, he made a record 35 starts in the Bathurst 1000 between 1974 and 2006, and was inducted into the Supercars Hall of Fame that year and the Australian Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2015.   As Holden has its last showing at the iconic Bathurst 1000 this weekend it was only fitting that Jim Richards was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.  LISTEN ABOVE