Ever wondered what would happen if a 400kg live dolphin landed in your small fishing boat? Well, that’s exactly what happened to three Kiwi guys - and they share their incredible story.

Today's "Great Kiwi" is, according to Paddy, the most beautiful man in New Zealand music - singer-songwriter Marlon Williams. He’s just released a song with Lorde and has a new album, tour, and documentary on the way.

Gandalf is one of New Zealand’s "Green Fairies" - people who help sick people find relief through medical cannabis. Now facing police charges, Gandalf’s story has taken a turn, but Paddy shares how this unlikely figure changed his life.

And finally, we meet some classic bogans who have proudly declared Upper Hutt as New Zealand’s most bogan town.

How good is Mike Hosking? Really, really good. His brilliant recent interview with the Prime Minister has done all of us a massive favour.

Like so many others, Hosking has clearly had a gutsful of Christopher Luxon’s corporate speak. And he told him so.

The Newstalk ZB host was simply trying to get a straightforward answer from the PM: Would he have sacked Andrew Bayly as a minister if Bayly hadn’t quit?

Instead of a simple “yes” or “no,” the Prime Minister rambled on with a grab-bag of corporate clichés that simply didn’t make any sense.

Luxon was delivering world-class waffle, and it took world-class interviewing from Hosking to decipher it.

Hamish Kerr is no stranger to winning. At the Paris 2024 Games, he made history by becoming the first Kiwi to win an Olympic gold medal in high jump. Now, he has just been named this year's Halberg Sportsman of the Year. He talks to Paddy about his drive to succeed, the people supporting him behind the scenes, and his ambitious next goal.

How do you get over 20 million views on YouTube in a week? Two boys from Lower Hutt share their incredible story.

Paddy continues his fight to make specialised paediatric palliative care accessible to all Kiwi kids who need it. Graeme Swan, who lost his son James, shares his heartbreaking journey and the struggles of navigating it without proper support.

And legendary Hollywood director James Cameron has some great advice for Kiwis.

The acclaimed filmmaker talks to Paddy Gower about why he loves New Zealand - Wellington in particular - so much that he is becoming a citizen.

He also shares his concerns about Donald Trump's America, and tells us why he thinks the next Avatar film could be the best yet.

Ian McCrae was diagnosed with a brain tumour more than three years ago. Now, the self-proclaimed data geek plans to act as a guinea pig, making his personal health journey and data publicly available to showcase how his new 'health data supermodel' product, can drive better healthcare outcomes.

Piri Weepu is a judge in the Manu World Champs. His nephew and niece are competing in the competition and take time out to show Paddy how to pop a proper one.

And, why the Prime Minister must ‘man up’ and ensure Destiny Church, along with other churches, pays tax.

We've got some extra-good Kiwis this week: a doctor and nurse helping terminally ill youngsters live their final days with dignity. They're incredible medics but their centre relies on private funding and is on the verge of closure. That's not good at all.

The Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix is returning to Auckland Domain. We meet one of the teams and take their trolley for a hoon.

And remember Erice van Leuven, the world champion mountainbiker we featured two weeks ago? She suffered a shopping list of serious injuries in a horrific crash at the "world’s gnarliest race" in Tasmania. But she's already walking and determind to race there again. Erice joins us from her hospital bed for an exclusive chat.

American tech entrepreneur Randy Reddig co-founded payment system Square. He says New Zealand is a hub for innovation and is keen to invest more in Aotearoa. He and his wife have been building a life here for 15 years and want to become Kiwi citizens. But, he says, there's a barrier stopping others like him from following suit.

Waitangi Day is here so here’s an idea: how good would it be if we all just said, Happy Waitangi Day?

We discover why te reo rockers Alien Weaponry reckon David Seymour is a "boofhead".

And how New Zealand can capitalise on Donald Trump's trade war chaos.

Comedian Eli Matthewson and broadcaster Mike Puru are great Kiwis. They also happen to be gay, and share their experiences of "coming out".

18 year old Wellingtonian Erice Van Leuven is the Junior World Champ in Downhill Mountainbiking. In fact she’s won it twice in a row. What a legend.

The Fast and the Curious. We meet New Zealand's newest sprinting sensation Tiaan Whelpton.

And is it time to rewrite David Seymour's Treaty Bill? Two words for you: Chris Wood...

Honorary "Great Kiwi" Jimmy Barnes reveals how he could have been killed at a New Zealand gig.

Why the ferry skipper who busted through a Sail GP practice in Auckland should get a pay rise.

A young Kiwi is making a social media name for himself in Uganda of all places.

And one of New Zealand's greatest sporting nemeses turns out to be actually pretty likeable.

TFN will be back in early 2025 with many more stories about our wonderful country and the amazing people in it. To keep you going over the holiday season, we're sharing this very special recording of Paddy's live show at SkyCity in late November. There are laughs, lessons and lots of f**** given. In the second and final part , Paddy explains why he changed his mind about weed and how he gave up booze, before leading the audience in a rousing song.

*** If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone about drugs and alcohol, there are lots of places that can help. They include Alcoholics Anonymous on 0800 229 6757 and the Alcohol & Drug Helpline on 0800 787 797. ***