James Nokise
Kiwi comedian's unpredictable train journey
Yesterday New Zealand comedian James Nokise was supposed to be on an evening train from London to Edinburgh, that usually takes just under 6 hours. But 10 minutes into the journey the train manager… Audio
Pacific Rugby
Rugby brings joy, money and a sense of identity to many in the Pacific Islands - but how fairly are they treated by the powerful forces that run the game? With France, the host nation of this year's… Audio
Episode 6: Together, Apart
As Samoa and Fiji face off at the Pacific Nations Cup, rugby bosses say they're trying to close the gap between the top playing nations and the Pacific. And a new generation of Pasifika are ready to… Audio
Episode 5: Women’s Rugby in the Pacific: Challenges? Did You Say Challenges?
Pasifika women just want to play the game they love but they're fighting for even fewer resources than their male counterparts. They're also battling to change traditional mindsets about women in… Audio
Pacific rugby against the world - is it a fair game?
We speak with the host of Fair Game a podcast taking a serious look at what Pacific rugby nations are up against inside the World Rugby universe. Audio
Episode 4: Fiji: Politics, Performance, and Power
Fijian rugby is doing better than its island neighbours but within World Rugby vast disaparites still exist between playing nations. Audio
Episode 3: Samoa: Culture and Connection
"We don't get the resources the big nations get." In Samoa even the school kids know the score. Has inequality become normalised? Audio
First Person: James Nokise
Rugby fan and comedian James Nokise explains how he came to take a more serious look at the state of Pacific rugby.
Episode 1: Mana Moana!
Pasifika players have brought so much to the game of rugby - what have they got in return? Audio
Episode 2: Money and Mate Ma’a Tonga
Tongan players talk about tough choices and a huge gap in resources between powerful rugby nations and the Pacific. And they ask: ''Is this structural racism?" Audio
Fair Game: Pacific Rugby Against the World - Coming Soon!
If you have a game where the rules favour one set of teams over another - is that game fair? Video, Audio
Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Psyschologist and media commentator Sarb Johal joins James Nokise to talk about living with trauma. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
We're Going To Be Friends
Comedic duo The Fan Brigade talk about finding yourself, finding some help and finding your best friend. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio
Bonus Episode: Identify Yourself
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on identity and ambition. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Bonus Episode: Value and Validation
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on validation and identity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Proud of You
TV and film creatives Roseanne Liang and Perlina Lau join James to chat about parental validation, professional validation and personal validation Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio
Bonus Episode: Love you too, bro
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on overcoming toxic masculinity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Love You, Bro
Award-winning Hip Hop crew SWIDT join James to talk about lessons in geography, lessons in philosophy and lessons in biology. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio
Bonus episode: It’s bigger than both of us
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on bigotry and self-protection. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
The Tat North Talanoa
Niu FM breakfast host Henry Hohenberger, musician Church from Church & AP and creative giant Oscar Kightley talk generational trauma, generational wisdom and generational television shows. Co-produced… Video, Audio