Paddy Gower’s TFN - The F#$%ing News

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. ***

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 part 1, Paddy explains how TFN got its name and recalls intriguing encounters with Winston Peters and Donald Trump.

Six60 frontman Matiu Walters opens up about how fatherhood has changed him as a performer. The Starship nurses' competition to keep their kids happy at Christmas. Paddy drives New Zealand's first fully electric tractor on a diesel-free farm and, in a career first, asks exactly how good is Winston Peters.

All Black legend and current Auckland FC boss Ali Williams tells Paddy why football could become bigger than rugby in New Zealand. Big-ups for Australia's ban on social media for kids. A stutterer explains how to treat stutterers with respect. And Paddy finds out how to run a house with no bills.

###

Paddy's tour of Aotearoa New Zealand with a LIVE SHOW bringing the TFN positivity to your town ends this week. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz

Bella Kalolo-Suraj, the TV Personality of the Year, calls out fat-shaming in New Zealand.

Paddy comes face to face with the tattoo of himself on an Invercargill man's arm - and adds his signature to it.

How Dan Carter got a ride in a self-driving car being developed by one of our brainiest Kiwis.

And the dreams of young Kiwis with learning disabilities.

###

Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz

It's a super-special episode of TFN as Paddy goes wild on the pristine Rakiura-Stewart Island.

His odyssey includes a hunt for two of our most iconic native species, the kiwi and the blue cod. But things don't go entirely to plan.

Paddy also visits the southernmost cafe in Aotearoa for his morning flat white and meets the Brainy Kiwis who run it after swapping the mainland for island life.

###

Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi, and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz

He's the 22-year-old Kiwi who's been causing quite the stir since returning to Formula One in the latter part of this year. Liam Lawson is fighting for a permanent seat in next year's championship, and has been single-minded in his approach to making this happen. In his short time back in the top flight he has won points at two Grands Prix, developed an ongoing feud with a driver in the senior Red Bull team (including pulling the finger at him) and called the McLaren team's choice of national anthem “complete bull****.”

Now he sits down for an extended, revealing chat with Paddy to talk goals, heroes, being fast and driving a manual.

Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi, and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz