How much does it really cost to raise a family in New Zealand today?  The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja, opened the phones and asked listeners to share their lived experiences of managing household expenses as a family of four. From groceries, rent and mortgages to fuel, childcare, power bills and everyday sacrifices — this candid conversation reveals the pressure many families are under right now. Honest stories, real numbers, and voices from across the country paint a powerful picture of life in New Zealand during the cost-of-living crunch. 

Are Indians in New Zealand truly united — or quietly divided along language, region, religion, and migration pathways?

On The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja on Humm, a powerful on-air discussion opened up a question many think about but rarely say out loud: are Indians segmented into small ethnic bubbles, and does that fragmentation weaken our collective voice? Listeners called in with raw, honest experiences of community pride, invisible walls, and missed opportunities for unity.

This podcast episode captures those listener voices and explores a deeper truth: when it comes to representation, advocacy, and influence in New Zealand, are Indians speaking together or talking past each other? It’s a conversation about identity, belonging, power, and what it would really take for one of the country’s fastest-growing communities to be heard — not as many groups, but as one.

Uniforms, stationery, fees — the list keeps growing, and for many families, back-to-school time comes with real financial pressure.

In this episode of Humm’s The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja, we revisit our on-air discussion on the rising cost of sending children to school in New Zealand. We talk about uniforms, stationery, and other common expenses, and highlight what the Commerce Commission says about fairness and competition, including concerns around exclusive supply arrangements.

A timely and informative listen for parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in how school-related costs affect Kiwi households.

Are family social media groups a way to stay connected—or just a daily source of chaos? Join Vijay and Pooja as they dive into the hilarious, awkward, and sometimes heartwarming world of family WhatsApp, Messenger, and Facebook groups. From forwarded videos and birthday wishes to arguments that erupt over a single message, they explore it all—with stories and opinions from listeners themselves. Tune in for laughs, debates, and maybe even some tips on surviving your own family group!

In today’s digital world, going viral can turn ordinary people into overnight sensations — but often at someone else’s expense. From memes and reels to reaction videos, mocking others has become a fast track to likes, followers, and fame.

In this episode, we ask the uncomfortable questions:
Why do people mock others online for attention?
When does “just content” turn into bullying?
And who is really responsible — the creator or the audience that keeps watching and sharing?

Featuring real listener opinions, honest debate, and lived experiences, this conversation dives into empathy, accountability, and the human cost behind viral moments. Because behind every trending clip is a real person — and sometimes, real pain.

Listen in, reflect, and decide for yourself: Is online mocking harmless entertainment, or fame built on humiliation?

We dive into real stories of people who accidentally left behind not just bags and wallets — but actual family members — in taxis, Ubers, rideshares and restaurants. From kids forgotten at restaurants to husbands dashing off without their wives,  check out these tales of forgetfulness and maybe even double-checking your back seat.

Survey shows nearly two thirds of workers would switch jobs for a higher salary. 

The recruitment company Robert Half commissioned the online survey of 500 full-time New Zealand workers in finance, accounting, IT and technology.  A RNZ report states more than 60 percent of office workers surveyed said they would switch jobs for a higher salary, with a pay rise of at least 20 percent being the most common incentive.

Vijay and Pooja dive deep into the era of the indenture system. Stories from girmit era, a special bidesiya and much more. Interview with the president of Fiji Girmit Foundation New Zealand, Krish Naidu and Dr Rajendra Prasads' son, Rajiv on how the family was inspired to go back to their roots. Listeners share some amazing feedback too.

Fijians make up just 2% of New Zealand's population, but 20% of people suffering heart attacks or angina here are under the age of 40.

Many of them are otherwise fit and healthy until the heart disease strikes.

University of Otago scientists believe there is a genetic link, and are recruiting people with premature heart disease, or a family history of the disease, who are under 55 and living in New Zealand.  They hope to analyse blood tests and DNA for the next two years.

Fijian Dr Pritika Narayan is leading the work.

Labour's Immigration spokesperson- Phil Twyford says the government hasn't got its priorities right in conversation with Vijay and Pooja in The Breakfast Show!