Ronsad takes out the NZMM Second Guessing win! On Isthmus'n That, Rachel speaks to Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson about overnight flooding, parking payment changes in the central city and the Auckland Long Term Plan. Romi Wrights is chatting about an upcoming performance at Auckland Live's "Kick Back in a Beanbag and Lean into the Weekend" lunchtime gig series on Friday, May 24th at The Civic. Lana Walters is in for Stage Direction, talking about her Comedy Festival show Don't Lick That. On...

We kick off 100% New Zealand Music Week here on the b! The most wonderful week of the year. We also launch Industry Rider, a segment for NZMM 2024 where Stella speaks to promoters, musicians and makers in Aotearoa what they need on their list to fulfil this year's theme (amplifying Aotearoa). Listen to chats from Half Queen and Swallow The Rat. Pennie chats trench coats on Fashun. Dame Hinewehi Mohi speaks to Rachel about her induction into the Recorded Music NZ 2024 NZ Music Hall of Fame....

Stella is away so Evie is filling in as producer. Dr Kirsten Zemke chats working class anthems on Travelling Tunes. Taite Music Prize winner Vera Ellen dials in to chat about her brand new EP, heartbreak for jetlag, out today! Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews Motherhood, an anthology streaming on TVNZ+. Goodnight My Darling dials in to chat about her brand new single, Ruby. Whakarongo mai nei!

Stella is away today so Rosetta's filling in as producer, Rachel chats to Marc Daalder about ministries firing employees and rehiring them as consultants and what's going on with Transpower for Political Commentary, we also chat to Pati AF about her new multi-media concert experience Ka'a, plus news, weather, surf, prizes and plenty of tunes! Whakarongo mai nei!

On What's Up with Chris Hipkins, Rachel speaks to the leader of the opposition about the proposed repeal of Oranga Tamariki Act 77a, ministries hiring consultants after public sector cuts and the Labour Party's position on Aotearoa potentially joining Pillar Two of AUKUS. The Bard of Bollix chats parrots on The Mind Trench. Boh Runga is in the studio for a conversation about Synthony Pride. Spycc of SWIDT chats about SWIDT Music Month. Whakarongo mai nei!

Hamish guesses an Amamelia track on Second Guessing. James of Carb on Carb chats about their upcoming album coming out on Friday and their show to celebrate on the same evening. Tom Sainsbury and Johanna Cosgrove are on Stage Direction talking about their respective Comedy Festival shows. Kelsey Miller, doctoral candidate from the school of biology is on Ready Steady Learn explaining her work on kina barrens. Whakarongo mai nei!

Pennie chats about rag and bone men on Fashun (brought to you by Re:Circle). Troy Kingi is dialling in to talk about his recent documentary on TVNZ+, Troy Kingi’s Desert Hikoi. Abby gives us the lowdown on shortlisted novels for the Ockham fiction category on Loose Reads. C. Zukey is in the studio talking about his debut record, Stone Fruut. Whakarongo mai nei!

Dr Kirsten Zemke chats psychobilly tracks on Travelling Tunes. Julien Dyne from Half Hexagon is chatting about The Method, the new track with an accompanying video. Viewmaster Litia reviews a new film out of Aotearoa, The Moon Is Upside Down. Holly Arrowsmith chats about Neon Bright, the second single from her forthcoming album. Whakarongo mai nei!

Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about the nation. Lucinda Bennett chats banoffee pie on Breakfast Food. Geneva AM is in the studio to chat about her new single Pikipiki and the launch for the track this weekend. Natural Ange answers your holistic health queries. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

On What's Up with Marama Davidson, Rachel speaks to the co-leader of the Green Party about recent polling, AUKUS discussions, and goings on in the education sector. The Bard of Bollix chats orangutans and Roman dodecahedrons on The Mind Trench. We listen to a conversation with Blonde Redhead about their upcoming show in Aotearoa. Joseph Harper of the What Now team is dialling in to chat about Lil Gigs,the segment with wonderful Aotearoa musicians performing in kids spaces for New Zealand...

Dim makes a return to Second Guessing, taking out this week's win. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, Rachel speaks to the Deputy Mayor about Watercare's separation from Auckland Council and reduction of public bins around the city. Anna Coddington is in the studio to have a korero about her new single Kātuarehe from her forthcoming album, out in June. Robbie Nicol and Rhiannon McCall are on Stage Direction to talk about their respective Comedy Festival shows. On Ready Steady Learn, Kate...

Pennie chats 19th century recycling on Fashun. Tom Lark is in the studio to talk about his new single Dumb Luck and his show this week before he heads off to the UK. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews two of the shortlisted poetry collections for the Ockham Awards. We listen to a chat from Rosetta had with Charlotte Day Wilson about her new record, Cyan Blue. Whakarongo mai nei!

Happy New Zealand Music T Shirt Day! On Travelling Tunes Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about cursive singing. Amiria Grenell speaks to Rachel about her release show this Sunday May 5 at Frieda Margolis for her new album, The Winter Light. Viewmaster Litia reviews the new Netflix series, Baby Reindeer. Lily and Beth of Sure Boy are chatting about their show this evening at The Wine Cellar, as part of the Testing If You Like This Tour. Whakarongo mai nei!

Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary on the rolling of two ministers, recent polls and a potential payrise for MPs. On Breakfast Food, Lucinda chats fermenting- including kombucha, and how to avoid botulism. Excellent. Louisa Nicklin chats about her new single, Thick, which is from her forthcoming album. The Hobby Goblins fill the world with song via their dinosaur themed vegetable (or fruit...) instruments. Damien Owen from Music Helps reminds us about NZ music t shirt...

The Bard of Bollix takes us through The Mind Trench, chatting space rulers and mystery blobs. Marlon Williams dials in to chat about his recent multiple nominations in the Aotearoa Music Awards. Sara Wiseman is in the studio to chat about The Effect, the play from Lucy Prebble. Salene gives advice for your renting woes on A Room Of One's Own. Happy first day of New Zealand Music Month!

The Beths chat about their nominations in the Aotearoa Music Awards and their performances at Coachella. Courtney Dawson is on Stage Direction to chat about her Comedy Festival show Dreams are Free. Emmy Rākete is in for Ready Steady Learn to talk about her work regarding the Three Strikes law and People Against Prisons Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei!

Rosetta from Psycho Gab is in the studio to chat about the band’s new track Gabben. On Fashun Pennie brings you a recap of the Taite Prize looks from the Penelope Noir Black Carpet. Big Sur are in the studio to chat about their new single and the Fancy New Band showcase this Friday at The Tuning Fork. Jenna reviews Amma from Saraid de Silva on Loose Reads. The team from Night Waffles are in to chat about Larybinth. Whakarongo mai nei!

We bring you all the behind the scenes coverage from the Taite Prize 2024, including chats with nominees and winners across all categories! Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about speedy rappers on Travelling Tunes, brought to you by Drake Street Studios. Whakarongo mai nei!

Mо̄rena! Sofia and Joel have got your morning sorted this ANZAC Day. A chill start, with lots of kiwi artists, before ramping it up with some EDM/house. Whakarongo tonu mai! 

We recap the Taite Prize from yesterday evening! Rachel speaks to the 2024 winner of the Taite Prize, Vera Ellen. On What's Up with Nicola Willis Rachel speaks to the Deputy Leader of the National party about her recent trip to Washington DC, Budget priorities and tax cuts, and the fast track approvals bill. The Bard of Bollix chats whales on The Mind Trench. Whakarongo mai nei!

Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson sees Rachel speak to the Deputy Mayor about her advocacy to the banking sector about storm affected homeowners, and Auckland Council's deadline on weather impacted property owners applying for categorisation. Iraia Whakamoe of the Bill Withers Social Club is dialling in to chat about the gig this Saturday at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre. Stage Direction is with Dominic Ona-Ariki, Beulah Koale and Neil Amituanai, who chat about their show I Love...

Welcome back to another week on the b! Penelope Noir gives us a history of Kate Sylvester's legacy in Aotearoa on Fashun. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews Wandering Stars from Tommy Orange. Whakarongo mai nei!

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about the Resource Management Amendment Bill, Warner Brothers/ Stuff deal and the Wellington tunnel plan. Lucinda Bennett chats about feijoas on Breakfast Food. On Greening Out Jim chats about why autumn gives us so many colours! Beth Torrance speaks to Rachel about her new single Tiny Flowers, out via Particle Recordings. Whakarongo mai nei!

We check in with the leader of the opposition on What's Up, where Rachel speaks to Chris Hipkins about public sector job cuts, media sector challenges and closure of Newshub and the government's first Resource Management Amendment Bill. On The Mind Trench Rob Bollix chats about things animals (frogs and worms, specifically) can do, that humans can't. Turns out, it's heaps. Martin, James and Nicola from REPAIRS are in the studio to chat about their new album, Disappointing Sequel. Justine...