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She bursts into the studio every week with sunshine, laughs, and just a dash of chaos — our pocket rocket Annie Nelson is back. This time, we dive into the internet’s surprisingly heated debate: which way should you face in the shower? TikTok’s divided, experts are weighing in, and one sideways‑showering husband has left us all with questions. Relatable, ridiculous, and very Annie.

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Our weekly check‑in with South Otago dairy farmer Mathew Korteweg covers Clutha’s rugby win over rivals Clutha Valley, plus what’s happening on the farm as they head toward cleaning tails and the end of the milking season.

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On this week’s HRT Club Rugby Scoreboard Debrief, Riversdale/Waikaka Vikings player Jarrod Lindsay reflects on their hard‑earned 28–19 win over Tokanui. We talk absorbing early pressure, a strong second‑half shift, key performances on the day, and the importance of backing it up as they head to Gore to take on Albion.

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Māruawai College Head Girl Gemma Coulman and Academic Prefect Chris McBain join us in studio ahead of Six Seven Sharp, this year’s Prefects Variety Concert. We chat about what makes the event such a highlight for the school, the work that goes on behind the scenes, and what the audience can expect over two nights at the St James Theatre in Gore — and the pair also share their thoughts on the newly announced developments coming to Māruawai College.

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Inspired by the long‑standing tradition of opening weekend this week’s Little Locker Room gets creative. The kids were asked to imagine a yearly tradition of their own — when it happens, what people do, and why it’s awesome. 

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Thanks to Mataura Butcher Shop and Invercargill Hunting & Fishing, we kicked off opening weekend in true Hokonui style with a full‑blown duck call‑off. Local lads Liam Parish, Alex Gutschlag, Shea Plaisted and Michael Harrington stepped up to see who had the best quack — and yes, we put last year’s inaugural winner to the test to see if he could go back to back.

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Shirley, Taryn and Tyla joined me in the Locker Room for a hilarious, painfully relatable chat about the moments that made us realise we’re definitely not 18 anymore. From favourite forks to cancelled plans, plus a quick round of what we’re vibing with — and what we’re unsubscribing from — this one felt a little too accurate.

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If you grew up in Aotearoa, chances are You and Me was part of your childhood — and now it’s back.  I caught up with the legendary Suzy Cato to talk about the return of one of New Zealand’s most loved children’s shows, nearly 30 years after it first aired. And may or may not have been an absolute fan girl!

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AJ Aitken joins us for the weekly footy and rural catch‑up, bringing his stock agent lens and coach’s hat as he leads our Ba Bas premiership side.

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Francis “Dribbles” Parker runs through the South Otago and Southern Region premiership match‑ups coming up this weekend. It’s your full HRT Club Rugby Scoreboard Preview — form, fixtures, and what to watch before boots hit the paddock.

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