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Gumboot Friday returns this week on 1st November, as communities come together to raise awareness for youth mental health around the country.

This year’s event involves the auctioning of the Hope Home, built and donated by Fowler Homes, with the proceeds going back into I Am Hope.

It comes as founder Mike King had his custom e-bike stolen from him during his I Am Climate ride around the country to raise awareness for youth climate anxiety, which has been returned to him in Tauranga.

Mike King joined Tim Beveridge to discuss more.

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The long weekend's brought the worst out of boy racers.

Six people were arrested in Wairarapa, with fireworks, bottles, and rocks all hurled at Police.

The Government's already hinted tougher legislation could be on the way, which can't come soon enough for those who've had a gutsful.

Masterton mayor Gary Caffell told Tim Beveridge the gatherings are getting worse and worse.

“Unless the Government is willing to really get tough on these people, then we’re in a lot of trouble because somebody’s going to get killed. There’s no question about that.”

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Both US Presidential Candidates are looking to finish their campaigns strong, as election day draws closer.

10 days to go, the latest polls have narrow margins in the seven key swing states, with just one to two percentage points separating Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Beveridge the race is shaping up to be one of closest in America's history.

“Trump will hold a big rally today inside New York’s Madison Square Garden, while in the middle of the week, Vice-President Harris will speak near the Washington Monument – the very same place where then-President Trump spoke on the day of the January 6th attack.”

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Millennials are facing more memory problems – but it's not exactly clear why.

The Boston Globe reports those in their 30s and 40s are becoming more forgetful.

Brain Research New Zealand co-director Cliff Abraham says there are many factors impacting memory - including anxiety, technology and Covid-19.

He says it's getting harder to remember, with more information and distractions coming in than ever before.

Abraham told Tim Beveridge there are some simple ways to help you remember.

He says paying attention and repeating information is key.

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It was hardly surprising Mitchell Santner woke up sore the morning after his match-winning heroics. Twenty-nine straight overs while bowling the Black Capsto a famous victory would have that effect.

Santner’s 13-wicket haul inspired a 113-run win in Pune on Saturday, recording the third-best figures by a New Zealander and the third-best for any bowler against India.

The spinner held up an end while shutting down the hosts’ chase, battling a side strain that required stretching between overs. A maiden series triumph within reach, Santner was the constant and content to later pay a physical price.

“The side was all right last night – I was numbing it with a few beers,” he said. “But this morning it’s a little bit sore.”

The good news for Santner is the Black Caps can now enjoy their historic success and rest weary bodies before gunning for a series sweep.

“It’s ideal that test only went three days,” he said. “It took a toil on the rig, I bowled 29 overs in a row which is very foreign for me. I’m usually used to four or 10.”

Such is the limited life of a spinner combining black cap and red ball, knowing that no matter their ability or achievements offshore, a summer played on green pitches can still leave them superfluous.

Teammate Ajaz Patel will attest to that – without a test wicket at home despite taking 10 in an innings on his last trip to India – and Santner is accustomed to an “in and out” schedule when the longest form occupies the international calendar.

Seizing opportunities is essential, and although some thought he had missed a chance while held to one wicket, Santner developed a rhythm and confidence during the 2-0 series defeat by Sri Lanka.

The left-armer felt he bowled well without reward on that tour, receiving no luck and in the second test no assistance from the pitch. Heading to Pune, having watched his team thrive in seam-friendly conditions in Bengaluru, Santner knew what type of surface would await the tourists.

This was his shot, one he would not miss.

“The first test was a massive achievement but we had conditions that were suited to us in the first innings with the ball, and we made the most of it,” he said. “Coming here, we knew it was going to be a different challenge altogether – a classic Indian track where it would be slow and take some turn later on.

“That’swhat’s most pleasing about this win — we beat them at their own game. We outspun them and outplayed them in their own conditions.”

There was no doubt about that, nor the calibre of conquered foe. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took their combined tally to 842 test wickets, while Washington Sundar returned 11-115 in his first test in more than three years.

But watching from the sideline and in the middle as Washington began with a seven-wicket bag, Santner joined Patel and Glenn Phillips in formulating a plan.

All three New Zealand spinners were removed by the 25-year-old and the trio made note of what worked — and what didn’t for the wicketless Jadeja.

“We had a lot of chats us a spin unit,” Santner said. “We felt India might have bowled a little quickly in their first innings and it was skidding on.

“We saw Washington and Ashwin slow it up a touch under that 90km mark and it started to take some turn. We wanted to make that our stock and go either way from there.

“On a pitch where you’re not doing anything different but one will skid and one will turn, it becomes an accuracy thing. That’s what we tried to do – be accurate – and hopefully one spins and they nick it or one skids and it hits them on the pad.

“That what the mode of dismissal throughout that whole test – either bowled, lbw or they nicked it.”

Of Santner’s 13 wickets, only one came via a different method, while Phillips’ three scalps were the same. Although the allrounder pair outshone the team’s specialist, Santner shared the plaudits with both Patel and Phillips, believing the third test in Mumbai – where Patel bagged his full set in 2021 – could bring a reversal of roles.

“We speak a lot about bowling in partnerships, especially in these conditions where someone might not be getting the wickets but doing a job at the other end,” Santner said. “In this test it flipped for me and I’mpretty pleased to get the wickets, but we talk about Jazzy and GP’s roles as well, they did a massive job in just trying to squeeze and build.

New Zealand celebrate Mitchell Santner's dismissal of Virat Kohli. Photo / Photosport

“Next test, it might be different again. Someone else might get the wickets and it might be my role to dot it up.”

The competitor in Santner must hope for a repeat of Pune, especially with another duel to be won against a great of the modern game.

The 32-year-old had missed Virat Kohli’s wicket in three previous tests but, having claimed the Indian linchpin four times with a white ball, picked up his scalp twice in the second test.

The first dismissal – a low full toss that Kohli missed – would not warrant a spot on the career highlight reel. But Santner was pleased by the second, rapping the pad and forcing a review that left a reluctant batter to trudge from the field.

“It’s always nice to get Kohli out,” Santner said. “I tried to bowl on the seam and get a couple of go away, then intentionally bowled a cross-seam to see if it would skid, and it stayed down and gathered pace.

“I don’t think he was happy with the umpire’s call. We have good banter off the field as well – I’ve got him out a couple of times and I think he’s aware of that.”

Kohli and teammates will now be well aware of the threat brought by Santner, sore side and all.

- by Kris Shannon, NZ Herald

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The Resources Minister is hoping to use an Australia trip to entice investment in New Zealand mining.

Shane Jones is leaving today to attend and speak at the International Mining and Resources Conference in Sydney.

The Government is including mining projects in the fast-track consent legislation and revising overseas investment criteria.

Jones told Tim Beveridge it’s important to amplify the message New Zealand is open for business.

“Too many Kiwis don’t find an opportunity in New Zealand in such work, and by opening it up, attracting investment with the necessary guardrails, New Zealand can add to our GDP by finally using not only the predictable minerals, but rare minerals that we possess.”

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Far-right commentator and conspiracy theory promoter Candace Owens has been blocked from Australia.

The American announced a speaking tour of Australasia next month.

Australia has cancelled her visa application, while Immigration New Zealand is still assessing it.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds told Tim Beveridge it seems Owens was originally allowed to come to Australia before being blocked.

“Is there a right of appeal? I don’t know. The people who are promoting her and are want her to come here no doubt will be looking at avenues like that.”

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The Israeli-Iranian war looks to have been put on pause for now.

Egypt's president is proposing a two-day ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for hostages.

The proposal follows retaliation strikes from Israel's army on Iranian military targets, including in Tehran – killing four soliders.

Israeli journalist Gideon Levy told Tim Beveridge Iran's defence systems were likely damaged.

“If Israel would like to attack Iran again, it will be easier because the defence systems, at least part of them, are neutralised.”

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [ben yar min / net in yahoo] has been heckled at an October 7 memorial ceremony, by relatives of Hamas victims.

Levy says any response from Iran is on pause.

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Frankie McNair is an up-and-coming Australian comedian who won best comedy award at Melbourne Fringe 2018 and best newcomer and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2022.  

Her critically acclaimed one-woman show, ‘An Intimate Evening with Tabitha Booth’ is coming to Q Theatre – starting tomorrow evening – and runs until July 6th.  

She plays ‘medicated lounge singer’, Tabitha Booth in an intimate evening of unhinged comedy. 

McNair joined Tim Beveridge on Newstalk ZB’s Holiday Breakfast. 

“I won one of the biggest awards in Melbourne and I started panicking – thinking, I don’t know how to follow this up!” 

McNair describes her 50s, Munroe era character: “I do go for that Trans-Atlantic, old-school Hollywood accent.” 

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The fifth annual dolphin and whale count is taking place nation-wide this weekend.  

The count contributes both a snapshot at the same time every year, and information about the marine mammals close to shore across time. 

Whale and Dolphin Count Organiser, Christine Rose, told Tim Beveridge “We encourage people to go to the coastline and stare out to sea for a couple hours and report what you see.” 

Rose said “It’s a celebration of the marine life we share our world with.”  

She said “We want people to be aware of the whales and dolphins that are in New Zealand – at this time of year humpbacks and Southern right whales are migrating from Antarctica to the tropics.” 

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