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On Fashun, Penelope Noir does a deepdive into the wild wild west- we're talking cowboy clothes. Suri is in to review If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution, a new work from Vincent Bevins on Loose Reads. Daniel Sugrue of Valley Kids chats about their new single, Which Side Are You On. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr. Kirsten Zemke takes us on a journey through the suprisingly complex world of "La La La" songs on Travelling Tunes. Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu calls in to talk about Spinal Destination, a brand new show out now on Neon. Luke Buda calls in to talk about his new single, out today, titled ‘Very Special Feelings’. Francisca Griffin chats to Rachel about Look Blue Go Purple winning the classic record award at the Taite Prize 2024. Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
Julia Holter - Evening Mood
Mary Lattimore - Nest of Earrings feat. Walt McClements
Tom Lark - Brave Star
Bulat - Karimu (The Organism remix)
Ben Lewis & Vashti Bunyan - Cold and Muddy
The Cat's Miaow - It Might Never Happen
Jim Nothing - Easter at the RSC
Beth Orton - Weather Alive
Luke Buda - Very Special Feelings
Princess Chelsea - We Kick Around
Dartz - Dangerous Day To Be A Cold One
Church - Fairytale
Kraus - Snow Descending on a Mountain Lake
Dateline - Choose Me
Look Blue Go Purple - As Does the Sun
Look Blue Go Purple - Circumspect Penelope
Chances Are - Born Yesterday
Lee Scratch Perry and Shaun Ryder - Green Banana
Geneva AM - T(M)²I
Oceans Before Me, Mara TK - Rāhapa feat. Troy Kingi
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's layout of the priority list for the following three months, as well as the budget forcasting set out for 2024. On Breakfast Food, Lucinda speaks to Masterchef NZ's Alice Taylor about Alice's new book Alice in Cakeland. We also chat to Alix Whittaker, Auckland City Manager of the upcoming 48HR film festival. Last but not least we recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Breakfast this morning, Rob Bollix introduces us to some Victorian slang on The Mind Trench. Rachel chats to UK artist, Beth Orton, about her upcoming show at the Powerstation in Tāmaki Makaurau. And on Red Dead Redemption, Justine Sachs answers your union and employment queries. Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
Chelsea Wolfe - Dusk
Tami Neilson - Always On My Mind
Adrianne Lenker - Vampire Empire
Jessica Pratt - World on a String
Hannah Everingham - Don't Be Crass
Marlin's Dreaming - Showman
Emmanuelle - Roll The Dice [Beth Orton Cover]
Flowertown - The Ring
John Glacier - Money Shows feat. Eartheater
OPOSSOM - Why Why
The Echo Ohs - Wild Weeds
Yard Act - Tiny Dancer
Thee Golden Geese - Back Foot
Rubi Du - Day Dreaming
Beth Orton - Haunted Satellite
Beth Orton - Weather Alive
Khruangbin - Pon Pón
Les Big Byrd - Just Like Arcadia
The Flaming Lips - Race For The Prize
VIDA - Time Wars
Frances Chang - Eye Land
Kim Gordon - The Candy House
Faye Webster - Thinking About You
Caroline Polachek - Spring Is Coming With A Strawberry In The Mouth
On Breakfast this morning, Reb Fountain chats about her newly unveiled upcoming shows with Vera Ellen and Voom, happening across May and June. Conor Amor Bendall is in to talk about her play the Clitoris Conumdrum on Stage Direction, which premieres tonight at Basement Theatre. Zoe Avery joins us forReady Steady Learnto talk about urban design and the World Green Infrastructure Conference, which she's an organiser of. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Politcal Commentary, Rachel speaks with Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves about the Budget Policy Statement from the government, reviews in the tertiary sector and communications regarding disability allowance cuts. Angus and Julia Stone join us in the lounge to perform a track and have a chat about their forthcoming record out on May 10. Jim chats about long weekend gardening tasks on Greening Out. Lucinda Bennett chats lazy dessert on Breakfast Food.
Rob Bollix tells tall (true) tales of space restaurants on The Mind Trench. Hannah Everingham chats about her new record, Siempre Tiene Flores, and its release tour in April. Shannon of The Fuzzy Robes is in to chat about the band’s new record, Midday Prayers which is out today. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, Rachel speaks to the Deputy Mayor about consultation closing for Auckland's Long Term plan, Auckland transport fare changes coming up and Easter weekend celebrations across the city. Saraid de Silva is in the studio to chat about the release of her debut novel, Amma. Stage Direction is with Nisha Madhan and Julia Croft (producers), talking about Still Lives, the internationally acclaimed series working with eight female-identifying rugby players to create a living sculpture of an interlocking scrum. On Ready Steady Learn, Senior Lecturer in the school of business Shameek Sinha talks about his research exploring consumer behaviour. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta catches up with First Nations Artist Miss Kaninna, who is based out of Naarm in so-called Australia. Following the release of her debut EP Kaninna in 2024, Miss Kaninna has had a huge year of touring with the likes of Amyl And The Sniffers and Kneecap, and is heading back to Aotearoa in February, to play the last ever Splore! Whakarongo mai nei.
For our final catch up with The National Party of 2025, Rosetta and Milly have been declined interview requests by 16 Ministers. Rosetta catches up with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey to chat about his recent comments regarding whether another hike in the alcohol levy is on the cards for 2026. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ladi6 joins Rosetta in the studio for a kōrero about her NYE House Party - taking over Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar to bring in 2026 the right way. The night features an all-star lineup of established icons and fresh talent including: Ladi6, Bailey Wiley, Benny Salvador, Christoph El Truento, DJ Pom, DJ Kerb, DylanBiscuit, Lijah, Mokomokai, and Nganeko. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Political Commentary of the year, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara to recap 2025 and chat about what to look out for in 2026 - election year! Whakarongo mai nei.
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, and is studying the potential for volcanic rock alternatives to cement, to reduce carbon emissions. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's our last Loose Reads for the year, and Suri's last Loose Reads ever! Rosetta and Milly chat with her about her favourite reads of 2025, whats in her summer reading pile, and her ins and outs for 2026 literature. Whakarongo mai nei!
Christian from eighthirty is up for our final kōrero of the year! This week, we're giving away the boujee new black label Colombian - Sebastian Ramirez beans, so make sure you text in throughout the week to win! Whakarongo mai nei.
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