James Nokise
'Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower': headspace and happiness
In 'Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower' the comedian James Nokise gets 8 well-known New Zealanders to open up about their mental health. They are in his shower. They stay fully clothed. There's no… Audio
"Did you just chickensplain me?"
Journalist and podcaster Leonie Hayden shares some high-end fried chicken while talking hair loss, happiness, Te Ao Māori and coping with criticism. Audio
Finding a Happy Ending
Comedian and actor Angella Dravid shares some classic fried chicken with James Nokise while talking about love, loss, comedy - and prison. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Men Who Stare at Fences
Comic actor Josh Thomson squeezes into the shower with James to talk fame, family, births, deaths and dads. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Demerit points for scooters and driving tests
A boy in Britain has been hit with demerit points before he even has a licence, for clocking a high speed on an electric scooter. Meanwhile an Auckland man has started a petition to make drivers sit a… Audio
No help for woman in road rage attack
A woman who was attacked by a man in a road rage incident is asking why other drivers didn't answer her calls for help. Audio
Do we need to use soap?
Palmerston North City Council has decide to no longer provide soap in public toilets. That's because the dispensers are often vandalised. Officials say there's very little risk of disease. Audio
The appeal of Shorty St
Shortland Street -The Musical opens tomorrow night in Auckland. It's an affectionate parody of the long-running soap opera, with iconic characters and storylines from the early years of the show. Audio
Can't sleep? Try Ed Sheeran
A study has found 62 percent of people listen to music while falling asleep and Ed Sheeran's love songs about doing drugs and sleeping with prostitutes are a favourite. Audio
Is it "trivial" to have an exam word explained?
Students have launched a petition after being confused by the word "trivial" in a history exam. Some Year 13 students are worried they might fail the exam because they didn't know what it meant. Audio
The value of the Santa Parade
It seems Auckland Council will provide funding for future Santa Parades but it won't be through the event organisation of the council, ATEED. Audio
Primary school cancels prizegiving
Auckland primary school, Silverdale, has cancelled its prizegiving to move away from ranking students against each other. The Principal says studies show rewards undermine motivation. Audio
Taking sides over the South China Sea
Media were ushered out of a room during a meeting between Malaysia and New Zealand at the East Asia Summit after Malaysia's Prime Minister starting talking about the South China Sea. Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and James Nokise (Part 1)
Media were ushered out of a room during a meeting between Malaysia and New Zelaand at the East Asia Summit after Malaysia's Prime Minister starting talking about the South China Sea. Prime Minister… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and James Nokise (Part 2)
A study has found 62 percent of people listen to music while falling asleep and Ed Sheeran's love songs about doing drugs and sleeping with prostitutes are a favourite. More than 500 artists were… Audio
Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower - Coming Soon!
Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe place for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Bad Alcoholics
TVNZ's Hayley Holt joins James in the shower to talk drinking, dancing, getting sober and staying happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
James Nokise: eating fried chicken in the shower, as you do
For his new podcast, comedian James Nokise takes refuge in the shower. It's his safe space while eating his comfort food - fried chicken. But he also interviews a range of people about their mental… Audio
BANG! Season 2 Episode 4: Man O' Man
'Toxic masculinity' is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot these days but a lot of guys seem not to like it... Maybe it's the 'toxic' part? In this episode of BANG! Melody Thomas takes a trip to a… Audio