Kris arrives directly from the record store with six $1 records, Rob is looking forward to the Tottenham Hotspur clash with Auckland FC at Eden Park on 26 July, and the boys are joined throughout by none other than former 95bFM News & Editoral Director Lillian Hanley! All thanks to Hallertau!
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced his decision to run for Prime Minister. Jonathan Coleman is one of many National members willing to lead New Zealand after John Key's resignation on Monday. During his resignation announcement, he endorsed Bill English as the next leader of the National Party. Other party members such as Judith Collins have also shown interest in running for the role of Prime Minister.
Media commentator Russell Brown spoke on this issue with bFM reporter Adel Abed.
Prime Minister to-be Bill English steps into the spotlight for real this afternoon. The Wire host Angus Craig speaks to political commentator Jennifer Curtin about what we can expect as a result of the change.
During his time as Prime Minister, John Key promised to retain the current retirement age of 65. New Prime Minister Bill English has since said he "will not keep this pledge". Raising the retirement age to 67 could have significant impact on New Zealanders, both young and old. Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell spoke to 95bFM reporter Olivia Mortimer-Eade.
This week, Caitlin spoke to Jami-Lee Ross about the year that was 2016, the National Party's priorities going into 2017, and - in light of comments made this week by Prime Minister Bill English and Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett - whether or not he considers himself a feminist.
James Shaw talks to Hannah Ross about Julie Anne Genter being selected as the Green party candidate for the Mt Albert by-election and Bill English's comments about not attending Waitangi Day.
First show of the year, and Theo managed to drag himself back from a holiday and put together a cool show! The first half concentrates on the life and work of the English novelist, art critic and painter, John Berger (5 November 1926 – 2 January 2017). In the second half he talks to the Wellington bound Li Ming Hu, who is bound for Wellington. She is one of the Riff Raff duo, who are resident artists at Enjoy Gallery over this summer period.
In our weekly chat with the Māori Party, Te Ururoa Flavell shares his Rātana Pa visit, PM Bill English's new reo and the potential of a Māori-Mana alliance.
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