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A large show this morning! Prime Minister Chris Hipkins dials in for What's Up to talk about the happenings of Aotearoa. In The Mind Trench, Rob Bollix walks us through eyes, and the mysteries of the Cambrian Explosion. We share the reporting from the Taite Awards last night, from Stella and Tuva'a. Reb Fountain visits the studio to chat about her new standalone single, and upcoming show. The bloodstainedeyes crew, rangatahi from the Ignite programme, come up to tell us about their kaupapa and the gig they're organising (where all profits will go to the Mental Health Foundation). Whakarongo mai nei!
A round of Second Guessing warms up those neurons. Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson dials in to chat about the recently released review of council's conduct during the flooding, and a food scrap collection rollout beginning. Julien Dyne chats to Rachel about his projects The Lahaar and The Circling Sun. On Stage Direction, Alice chats to Andrea Kelland about her one woman show, A Tart On Tour. On Ready Steady Learn, Sir Collin Tukuitonga talks to Rachel about the launch of the first research centre for Pacific and Global Health, called Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome back to another week! Penelope Noir gives us the history of fishtail parkas on Fashun. Dancers from the New Zealand Dance Company, Katie Rudd and Brydie Colquhoun come up to the studio to talk about Stage Of Being. On Loose Reads, Jenna reviews I Have Some Questions For You. Justine answers your employment and union queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
Alas, the short week comes to a close. On Breakfast Buffet, we dine with Liam from Ōtautahi's RDU. Dr Kirsten Zemke takes us down the road of upbeat tracks on Travelling Tunes. Johanna Cosgrove is in the studio for a kōrero about her comedy festival show Hi, Delusion! The Viewmaster reviews season two of Yellowjackets. Violet Hirst dials in to chat about her new single Descending Song. Whakarongo mai nei!
The fire alarm continues to terrorise us, but we persist. Vera Ellen dials in to chat about her new album Ideal Home Noise, and the accompanying tour that's visiting Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend. OP Lilypad is in the studio talking about his new project OPLP. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today on the show, Marama Davidson dials in for What's Up, chatting about the fallout from Posie Parker's visit, the party's response to recent leaks, Cabinet's discussions around Covid restrictions, and Marama's thoughts on Jacinda Ardern’s legacy. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, with things he simply can not believe. Melodownz comes up to the studio to talk about his upcoming tour kicking off this weekend. CHAII chats 'Persian Nights', her upcoming show at The Mothership. Liv Parker is in the studio to chat about her Comedy Festival show 'Werewolves, Vampires, and Harry Styles'. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to another short week on the show! Grecco Romank's Damian and Billie come up to the studio to chat about the last leg of their Wet Exit tour, and the album itself. Alice talks kids theatre on Stage Direction, for your school holiday viewing pleasure. Today is World Parkinson's Day, so for Ready Steady Learn, Dr Victor Dieriks from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at UoA talks about coffee's protective effects against the condition. Whakarongo mai nei!
We end the short week on a lovely note! Rod Oram dials in for a spot of Political Commentary, discussing Jacinda Ardern's legacy and the parliamentary crackdown on lobbyists. Delaney Mes comes in to chat nostalgic road trip snacks on Breakfast Food. Jazmine Mary is in the studio to chat about their new single Seagull. Jim phones up for some Greening Out ahead of Easter. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's faux-Thursday! (It's Wednesday but in a short week.) Rob Bollix leads us to The Mind Trench, as we explore nature and noise. Leaping Tiger dials in all the way from London to chat to Rachel about his new album Godspeed! Harry and Alex from F.A.I.R.Y are in the studio to talk about their gig in Tāmaki Makaurau tomorrow night at Whammy Bar, and their new album It Lives. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today, Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson, dials in to chat about what will happen following the Budget submissions closing, leaks in Western Springs Park, and the recent cancellation of co-governance meetings in Mount Eden. Eli Matthewson is in the studio talking about Muckaround Comedy and his upcoming comedy fest show Gutterball. On Stage Direction, Sachie and Trent from Fish Saw tell Alice and Rachel about the show's conception and future. 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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