National Party Deputy Leader, Dr. Shane Reti, dials in to catch up with Rachel about some of the latest news around Aotearoa. Covering the anniversary of 10 years since the Christchurch Earthquake, some reflections on the most recent Covid situation and the vaccine roll out, and the latest Stats NZ Child Poverty Report.
The Prime Minister is on the line this morning talking to Rachel about COVID-19 Alert Levels, the vaccine roll-out plan, the support offered to the victims of the Christchurch Mosque attack two years on, and trans-Tasman relations after the deportation of a 15 year old to New Zealand from Australia.
This week, Sam and Geneva take a look at "Please," the debut album from UK pop legends Pet Shop Boys. Released in 1986, this album spawned the massive hit West End Girls and set the ball rolling for one of pop's greatest careers.
I tēnei ata, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has a chat to Rachel about what's happening in Aotearoa. On the agenda today is the India travel suspension, the COVID vaccine roll-out, and calls for funding for cervical self-testing. Whakarongo mai!
Fiona Campbell, Guardian Singles' phenomenal drummer, popped in to chat about Te Hihiri: The Spark - a Matariki Rock'n'Roll show happening this friday at Whammy bar. Whakarongo ma nei to hear what it's all about and what else Fiona has been getting up to!
Jenna is here with the perfect book to tuck up with in this cozy weather. Whakarongo mai to hear all about Tracey Thorn's My Rock 'n' Roll Friend! On shelves now at Time Out.
Today Dr Lara Greaves talks about the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out, the Australian travel bubble closure, what the Act Party has been up to and David Seymour's popularity, and the abuse in state care inquiry. Whakarongo mai!
This week's show featured new music from Fat Freddy's Drop, Mild High Club, Parquet Courts and more. Sam also pays tribute to the Rolling Stones Charlie Watts, one of the greatest drummers of all time.