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Paddy Gower’s TFN - The F#$%ing News

Stuff Audio | Believer Media

The F#$%ing News flips the script on the news - upbeat, inspirational and f#$%ing good fun journalism with the nation’s favourite everyman reporter, Paddy Gower. TFN sees Paddy talking to Kiwis who are the good, the great and the brains of our nation. Get in touch - paddy@paddygower.kiwi This podcast is hosted by Paddy Gower and executive produced by Jon Bridges. It"s made in partnership between Stuff and Believer Media.

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28:36

'There were times I felt properly scared': The toll...

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2025/04/30

When Paddy's friend and colleague Kanoa Lloyd lost her job fronting The Project on TV3, one thing she didn’t miss was the regular online abuse. She reflects on that frightening period in her life - and how realising she was a ‘mushroom’ led her down a new career path.This week’s Brainy Kiwi has been on Paddy's radar since last year, when the AI-powered ‘Pill Bot’ device he invented won the 2024 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. Twelve-year-old Gabriel Anthony tells us what inspired him to

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2:54

Do the Tory Whanau haters actually realise what they...

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2025/04/29

Tory Whanau should be saluted for putting Wellington first and saving a no-doubt divisive and energy-sapping scrap for the mayoral race with Andrew Little.

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29:19

Before and after: Can teens go without phones for 21...

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2025/04/16

With the harmful impacts of social media on our young people increasingly well-documented (and brutally illustrated in shows like Adolescence), Paddy meets two teens before, during and after 21 days of total smartphone deprivation. Will they survive?Twelve New Zealanders are walking around with a potentially life-saving chip implanted in their brains. These 'Cyborg Kiwis' are testing a homegrown invention that could help millions around the world with a brain-swelling disease. Paddy meets one and

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3:56

Amanda Luxon has the answers to our divided society -...

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2025/04/15

The Prime Minister’s wife has offered one of the best takes on the polarisation of politics that Paddy Gower has ever heard, revealing her to be incredibly down-to-earth, grounded, principled, and thoughtful.

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36:08

British comedy legend Ben Elton on being the...

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2025/04/09

He redefined British comedy with iconic TV shows like Blackadder and The Young Ones, has published 16 best-selling novels, and written smash-hit films and musicals. Now, Ben Elton is in New Zealand for a nationwide stand-up tour, and sat down for a chat with Paddy.The Pork Pie Charity Run isn’t just bringing noise and laughter to those taking part - it’s also just raised half a million dollars for KidsCan. How good is sucking up to Donald Trump? As much as he hates to admit it, Paddy says it’s

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2:30

Why NZ has to suck up to Donald Trump (even though it...

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2025/04/08

Everyone wants to be the hero and stand up to the schoolyard bully. But right now, New Zealand is flying under Donald Trump's radar - and we need to keep our mouths shut to keep it that way.

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25:00

Cyberbullied and ignored, how the Young New Zealander...

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2025/04/02

Nu‘uali‘i Eteroa Lafaele is an incredible young New Zealander. In fact she’s officially the Young New Zealander of the Year.She has overcome cyberbullying and an industry she says isn’t ready for diversity by finding positive solutions - including the power of the block button. What she really cares about is making the world better for Kiwi, particularly her Pasifika people. And she’s doing it with a big heart, a big laugh and a big smile on her face. Now wonder she's this week's Great

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3:11

The Government's America’s Cup decision is a $1.9...

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2025/04/01

Paddy doesn’t even really like yachting and doesn’t live in Auckland.But he reckons the Government’s refusal to help fund hosting the America’s Cup is lame-o and suckful, lacks vision, and is actually quite depressing.

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11:54

The return of Rhys Darby: ‘AI could never replicate...

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2025/03/27

The champion Kiwi comedian joined Paddy Gower to talk about his first new comedy tour in eight years. The Legend Returns is a playful nod to the strange new world we're living in, where artificial intelligence looms large.Darby also shows a more serious side when discussing “the war on wokeness” and the impact that the hit Netflix show Adolescence had on him. It's a fascinating listen!

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28:20

Sir Ashley Bloomfield's ambitious plan for fixing health

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2025/03/26

The former Director-General of Health, Sir Ashley Bloomfield, had greatness thrust upon him during the pandemic, and because of what he did, he’s now not only a Sir, he’s also one of Paddy's 'Great Kiwis.' Today, he reveals his plan to fix health - and opens up about whether he would have done anything differently during Covid. Is 'This Is the Fucking News' offensive? The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand think so, and Paddy's not happy about it. Adolescence, the current Netflix

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2:38

Netflix hit Adolescence has a message for NZ: we must...

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2025/03/25

Paddy Gower reckons Adolescence, the Netflix blockbuster that has everyone talking - and every parent freaking out about kids and phones - is terrifyingly good.Yes, there is amazing acting and impressive one-camera shots, but the real positive impact of the show is that it has truly stirred up the debate about social media and managing children’s access to smartphones.

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27:18

Sir Ian Taylor and his solution to New Zealand’s...

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2025/03/19

Paddy is joined by legendary graphics pioneer Sir Ian Taylor, who shares a brilliantly simple solution to one of our biggest challenges: child poverty.How much of a difference can two women in a van make on the streets of Auckland? A lot. Meet "Doctor Juliet" and “Nurse Becky”, the driving forces behind a mobile clinic that's changing all sorts of lives. One of our greatest sporting icons, Chris Wood, shares some wisdom about getting older. And how good would it be if we could get rid of

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15:45

An interview with football superstar Chris Wood

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2025/03/18

BONUS! The Premier League superstar is in Aotearoa to help the All Whites qualify for the World Cup. He sits down with Paddy to talk striking the form of his life, being properly famous and ending his career in New Zealand.

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28:52

Eliza McCartney on politics, Te Tiriti and solutions...

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2025/03/12

Our champion pole vaulter is also a climate warrior. The Olympic medallist - and, of course, Great Kiwi - visits the TFN studio to explain how rising temperatures affect her performances and her concerns for the planet.And, in probably the best good news story Paddy's ever done, we also meet walking medical miracle Chase Porter who survived several dances with death thanks to the Good Kiwis at Starship Children's Hospital and a rare medical procedure. And Paddy delivers (ho ho) his take on

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36:04

Singer-songwriter Marlon Williams - the most...

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2025/03/05

Ever wondered what would happen if a 400kg live dolphin landed in your small fishing boat? Well, that’s exactly what happened to three Kiwi guys - and they share their incredible story.Today's "Great Kiwi" is, according to Paddy, the most beautiful man in New Zealand music - singer-songwriter Marlon Williams. He’s just released a song with Lorde and has a new album, tour, and documentary on the way. Gandalf is one of New Zealand’s "Green Fairies" - people who help sick people find relief through

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2:08

Mike Hosking’s takedown of the PM’s corporate waffle...

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2025/02/28

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

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36:45

History-making high jumper Hamish Kerr on winning,...

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2025/02/26

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

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24:48

An exclusive interview with Hollywood legend James...

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2025/02/23

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.

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23:45

The Kiwi health pioneer who says New Zealand could...

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2025/02/19

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

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27:12

The incredible medics helping youngsters die with...

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2025/02/12

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

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