Phil is up in studio for a chat with Rosetta and Milly about the latest resources from The Level - a range of notebooks (available to order for free, or download as PDFs from their website) for those hoping to reflect on and make changes regarding their drug use. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our weekly catch-up with the Green Party, Wire Host Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the return of oil and gas drilling, the expansion of fines on energy companies, and the central government's editorialising of Auckland councils' zoning plans.
They also spoke to the Co-Director of Global Studies at the University of Auckland, Chris Ogden, on how the United States actions are eroding the rules-based international order and what countries like New Zealand can do to find stability.
And Producer Flo spoke to Chief Advisor at Forest and Bird NZ, Richard Capie, about the dangers of government rollbacks on environmental protection legislation to enable mining and quarrying.
Following the US official withdrawal from the World Health Organisation, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has called into question New Zealand’s membership in the organisation.
With Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warning of a “rupture” in the world order, political leaders in New Zealand are holding sharper focus on how we conduct ourselves internationally, especially with the United States.
This week, Wire Host Sara spoke to National MP Ryan Hamilton about New Zealand’s relationship with the US, and our position on the global stage.
Christian is back up in the studio for This Is How We Brew It! Today we chat about the eighthirty standard blend - a reliable and delicious introduction to eighthirty's excellent range of beans. Text in throughout the week to win a bag, or use the code 95bFM to get 10% off your order of beans from their website!
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to MP Shanan Halbert on whether New Zealand should be involved in the United States-Israel-Iran conflict and the results of the recent Crime and Victims Survey.
They also spoke to Thomas Beagle from the New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties about the United States government getting automated access to New Zealanders’ biometric data.
Producer Theo spoke to UoA’s Honorary Associate Professor Susan St John on the Social Security Amendment Bill currently being rushed through Parliament.
For City Counselling this week, News Director Castor spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey about the council’s annual plan for 2026/2027 and the move-on orders for rough sleepers.
And they spoke to activist and former Green MP Catherine Delahunty about the continued colonisation and oppression in West Papua and the West Papua Solidarity Forum this weekend.
Back from Berlin for the New Zealand summer and a nine-date tour, Muroki catches up with Thursday Morning Glory host Emma Gleason about life in Europe, unforgettable road trips through Morocco and Kenya, and how they've all influenced his new album Amber Skies, out now.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: a corker of an in-the-flesh Political Commentary w/ yr mate David Slack; we water the seeds of this year's Wondergarden; Jeffery Southbound's been to Japan; Troy makes fun of Sarah; Ximena's leaving us; and Pearl loves 'Nice Guys' + hates nice guys. Would we lie to you?
Featuring music from Laraaji, Peggy Gou, The Ogyatanaa Show Band, Roy Davis Jr., DJ Ewi, Willow, Beautiful Swimmers, Baby Prince & Lonely C, Maalem Mahmoud Guinia & Floating Points, Manuel Darquart, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Vincent Gemignani and Takuya.
Featured Festival: Pitch Music & Arts 2018
A brut–tropical border community of the arts via a three-day ceremonial daze in the golden fields of Victoria. We highlight a handful of artists who performed and hear a recap from Carlos who attended along with our Australian based Universal Harmony crew.
Feature: Sound of Sydney Checking in with our man Carlos, to hear what the party sounds like in our sister city...
The Black Madonna - Venus Requiem
Tornado Wallace - Primitivo Aperitivo
scabs - Give it 2 me Str8
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