For Dear Science this week, our expert, Doctor Cushla McGoverin, chats with us about a new twist on the famous marshmallow experiment, a new snake antivenom, and new steps towards lithium batteries.
In our weekly catch-up with the National Party’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about social media restrictions for young people and NZ First’s recent gender bill.
They also spoke to Director of Global Studies at the University of Auckland, Chris Ogden, about the India/Pakistan ceasefire and stability in the region.
Producer Faith spoke to public health researcher, Professor Janet Hoek, from the University of Otago about Labour MP Dr. Ayesha Verrall’s tobacco transparency bill
She also spoke to the Public Service Association union’s kaihautu, Janice Panoho, about how the coalition government’s recent law changes will affect Maori and Pacifica women in particular
Today on Spaced Out, Rosetta has a kōrero with Josh about a failed soviet lander that has made its way back to Earth after 50 years in orbit, and Trumps proposed cuts to NASA funding. The pair also discuss what sounds like an exciting shooting star sighting from a beloved bFM texter - and an exciting upcoming event at The Stardome: Sanoi is previewing his new album at Stardome next week, pairing his lush electronic sounds with the cosmic wonders of our solar system!
Rosetta caught up with Liam K. Swiggs of The Big Fresh Collective, a group originating from Ōtautahi and made famous through their yearly contribution to Aotearoa Music Month with dance music compilation FOOTMAHI. This year, the 11th edition of FOOTMAHI boasts 44 tracks from DJs and Producers across the motu, offering an exciting cross section of where the scene is at. Rosetta and Liam chat about the origins of BFC and FOOTMAHI, how far it's come, and what feels special about FOOTMAHI 2025.
Nick is joined on the airwaves by Australian house DJ 1tbsp, aka Maxwell Byrne (Golden Vessel), to chat ahead of his show at Neck of The Woods on May 24 - and to talk about his forthcoming 'Hotel Living EP', out on June 12!
Today on the show, Nick and Rosetta chat with Josh for Spaced Out, thanks to the Stardome! Nick has a kōrero with Australian house DJ 1tbsp about his forthcoming EP and show at Neck Of The Woods on May 24, and Rosetta catches up with Liam K. Swiggs of The Big Fresh Collective to chat about FOOTMAHI 2025! Plus news, weather, surf, prizes, and plenty of good toooons :) Whakarongo mai nei!
The government’s recent changes to laws on gender pay equity have received backlash from unions– particularly the Public Service Association.
Producer Faith spoke to the union’s kaihautu Janice Panoho about these changes, how they affect Maori and Pacifica women, and what steps need to be taken moving forward
On today's episode it all got a lil chaotic in the studio. We still managed to hold it all together though, with the help of some fine tuneage from Saint Etienne, Dominique Dumont, Keanu Nelson, Kiki Hitomi and Speng Bond to name just a few.
Playlist
Saint Etienne - Alone Together (Morcambe Pier Dub)
Wilson Tanner - Blush
Domenique Dumont - The Order Of Invisible Things
Keanu Nelson - Place Where I Go
La Jungla - Somos Los Hijos del Sol
Jimi Tenor, Cold Diamond & Mink - Sky Train Baby
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
Kiki Hitomi - Red Mustang
Klein Zage & Joey G ii - Folks Not Guys (Local Artist Dub)
A fun selection of tunes from all over the shop. No rules, no boundaries. Well, there is a rule about keeping liquids away from the desk. That's a good rule. Lesson learned.
Playlist
Saint Etienne - Alone Together (Morcambe Pier Dub)
Wilson Tanner - Blush
Domenique Dumont - The Order Of Invisible Things
Keanu Nelson - Place Where I Go
La Jungla - Somos Los Hijos del Sol
Jimi Tenor, Cold Diamond & Mink - Sky Train Baby
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
Kiki Hitomi - Red Mustang
Klein Zage & Joey G ii - Folks Not Guys (Local Artist Dub)
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