Some reports suggest Kiwi families spend a high proportion of their income on childcare compared with other wealthy countries in fact, NZ is often among the most expensive in the OECD, with only a few countries like the UK costing more relative to household budgets. Some listeners shared their experience regarding this!

On the Drive Show, we had a fun chat about what our listeners’ hometowns are famous for! 

Click to listen and don’t forget to share what makes your town special too!

In Drive Show, we discussed about things we are conscious about. Is it the way you speak, how you look, your accent, your body language, your laugh, your social media presence, or even how people perceive you?

We’ve put together a special tribute to celebrate the life of Dharmendra, one of Bollywood’s greatest icons. From romance to drama and unforgettable action, his journey touched millions.

Join us as we relive his magic through heartfelt memories and timeless hit songs. 

In this eye-opening segment, we explored a hypothetical situation—can you take sick leave on a weekday if you were sick over the weekend? Turns out, many aren’t fully aware of their rights around sick leave, medical certificates, and what employers can and can't demand. This conversation highlighted how lack of knowledge leads to exploitation at work. Tune in as we break down the facts, bust the myths, and empower you with the info every employee should know!

We all have that one dish — the one that brings a smile after a rough day, that comforts you when you're low, or simply reminds you of home. Is it your mum’s dal-chawal, a cheesy slice of pizza, or a sneaky tub of ice cream?

In this episode/segment, we talk about the emotional side of eating – the foods that pick us up when we're down. We want to know yours too!

In this episode, we explore the people, communities, and moments that helped newcomers feel at home in Aotearoa. Whether it was a friendly neighbor, a local organization, or a stranger with a kind gesture — these stories of support and belonging will warm your heart.

We got around 7 answers for it ( click on link to listen)

 What is your creative answer?

We shared that the most beautiful name is 'SOFIA' ad listeners shared their stories regarding the name Sofia!

It's been 3 whole years of Drive Show with Sandy and Ruzbeh!

If there’s ONE thing we should ADD or DELETE from the show... what would it be?
More games? Fewer rants? A new segment? You tell us!

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