Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons

23/01/2024

An emotional day for Simon today but so great to have him back.

An emotional Simon Barnett has returned to Newstalk ZB today, his voice breaking as he thanked listeners for their love following the death of his wife Jod

19/01/2024

The broadcaster says he’s stronger than he was three months ago, but his beloved wife Jodi is never, ever far from his mind.

Radio star Simon Barnett will return to Newstalk ZB next week, following the death of his beloved wife Jodi in October. The broadcasting legend opens up on

15/01/2024

Happy New Year! We're back on air next week, ready to discuss and debate the issues that matter most to New Zealanders.

Mark your calendars for January 23rd from 12 pm - 4pm.

Find your frequency at www.newstalkzb.co.nz/ and make sure to tune in for the latest in news and views with Si and James.

02/10/2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with Simon and his family.

Radio and TV star Simon Barnett’s beloved wife Jodi has died. She passed away peacefully at the couple’s Christchurch home early on Monday – with the devas

29/09/2023

Our thoughts are with Simon, Jodi and the whole family.

Radio and TV star Simon Barnett’s wife Jodi has battled brain cancer for more than five years but doctors have now given her just weeks to live. A devastat

31/08/2023

Great to learn a little bit more about our political editor Jason Walls for this weeks Six and a Song!

August 31 was the last day of Parliament before its dissolution ahead of the general election on October 14.  As you know we’ve had our Six and a Song the

17/08/2023

Labour wants to fund needed roading infrastructure by raising fuel tax by 12 cents over three years. What do you think?

Newstalk ZB's Chief Political Reporter, Aaron Dahmen joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons to discuss Labour's announcement of a $20 billion tr

13/08/2023

Don’t miss the wrap of the week on the latest episode of The Highlight Reel!

This week on The Highlight Reel Tyler Adams fills in for Simon for a couple of days. He and James talk the spate of shootings around New Zealand and what c

10/08/2023

Great to have NZ First leader Winston Peters on for our Six and a Song election edition this afternoon.

Winston Peters is one of our longest serving members of parliament.   He’s been the leader of New Zealand First since it’s foundation in 93, and has served

04/08/2023

Plenty of great chat on this week's edition of The Highlight Reel!

This week on The Highlight Reel Si and James talk the dangers lurking in every lithium-ion battery after a couple of scary e-scooter fires. Plus, there’s s

04/08/2023

Who would have thought drinking milk could be so controversial!

SI & James asked is it OK to drink milk straight out of the bottle from the fridge? This after a Canadian real estate agent was fined nearly 25 grand a

28/07/2023

This new, catch-up podcast gives you the best of each and every week of Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons. It has everything from the issues, to the chats, and the laughs.

This week on The Highlight Reel Si and James talk with a man who chose to live in his car for 8 months while holding down a job looking after others. The p

27/07/2023

Fascinating to have Sir Peter Gluckman on for this weeks Six and a Song.

Professor Sir Peter Gluckman is an internationally recognized biomedical scientist, and currently heads Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures at the Univ

25/07/2023

Great to have Nathan Wallis back on the programme today. Tackled a heap of really great questions this session.

Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works. Nathan explores how the brain works an

22/07/2023

Don’t miss the latest episode of The Highlight Reel!

This week on The Highlight Reel Si and James talk whether they’d ditch their day jobs to chase their dreams for a year. Plus, there’s plenty of discussion

20/07/2023

Loved having our own Mike Hosking on for this weeks Six and a Song. The man is an open book! 😂

Today’s guest for Six and A Song is a car nut. He’s a fitness freak. He loves good food and wine. He’s also a clean-freak, he doesn’t like a mess and LOVES

19/07/2023

A really heartbreaking situation for Charlie and his family.

Charlie Lowe fell off a curb in Cambodia - resulting in a fractured spine - his family are now facing a substantial bill to return him to New Zealand. Char

18/07/2023

Great to have Employment Law specialist Gareth Abdinor back in studio yesterday after a bit of a break!

Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Jame

18/07/2023

Do you think the Commonwealth Games have a future going forward?

The latest body blow for the Commonwealth Games has renewed debate about its place on the sporting calendar. The New Zealand Olympic Committee say they're

13/07/2023

Are you on team wool or team synthetic when it comes to carpet?

Claim and counter-claim over the Ministry of Education's decision to install synthetic carpet in 600 rural schools. It's awarded the carpet tender for its

23/06/2023

This new, catch-up podcast gives you the best of each and every week of Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons. It has everything from the issues, to the chats, and the laughs.

This week on The Highlight Reel Si and James find out the reasons the banking market survey is overdue. The pair ask why our schools aren't turning out wor

22/06/2023

So good to have the very talented Stacey Morrison on for Six and a Song. Being James’ daughter you know there were a few family secrets revealed 😅

Stacey Morrison is an incredibly successful radio and TV broadcaster whose projects have spanned more than 30 years.   She currently co-hosts the breakfast

22/06/2023

A lot of people hoping Ruapehu has a viable future going forward.

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is officially in liquidation, after creditors wouldn't agree to let other ski operators take over operations on the mountain. The comp

20/06/2023

Another great session with Gareth Abdinor back in studio today.

Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Jame

20/06/2023

Are you pleased to see an inquiry launched into our banking sector?

A high-powered microscope will be trained on New Zealand's banks. The Government has just confirmed a Commerce Commission probe into banking sector competi

20/06/2023

The Government has just confirmed a Commerce Commission probe into banking sector competition.

A high-powered microscope will be trained on New Zealand's banks. The Government has just confirmed a Commerce Commission probe into banking sector competi

17/06/2023

Why don’t men say “I love you” to each other?

This week on The Highlight Reel Si and James talks Kāinga Ora evictions and hear one woman’s nightmare of living next to some housing agency tenants. The p

15/06/2023

Do you think petrol prices need to be regulated?

Petrol prices across Auckland are varying drastically, with a 61 cent per litre difference between the cheapest and the priciest. With the fuel tax subsidy

13/06/2023

Katelyn Park has previously spoken to the NZ Herald about her concerns over what she describes as years living next to Kāinga Ora “neighbours from hell”.

Katelyn Park has previously spoken to the NZ Herald about her concerns over what she describes as years living next to Kāinga Ora “neighbours from hell”. S

13/06/2023

Brewing gang tensions in Ōpōtiki have shut down the Bay of Plenty town's public services, and put locals on edge.

Brewing gang tensions in Ōpōtiki have shut down the Bay of Plenty town's public services, and put locals on edge. There's been an influx of members, since