Featuring an All-New Zealand cast of songs including State of Mind, Kadyn Webster, Young Gho$t and Amamelia - plus tracks from the host's own productions including Albany A&E and Arno.

 Lana Walters is in for Stage Direction, talking about her Comedy Festival show Don't Lick That. 

 Shahper Richter, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, talks us through her research on the Metaverse.

The Waitangi Tribunal recently found the government’s plans to reinstate a rule requiring all Māori wards to go to a local referendum, is not in line with the government’s obligations under Te Tiriti. Introduced in 2001, the required referendum was cited by many as a significant barrier to Māori representation in local government. Before 2021, there were three councils with Māori wards or constituencies. After the requirement was removed in 2021, 34 territories and 7 regional councils have...

Rachel speaks to Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson about overnight flooding, parking payment changes in the central city and the Auckland Long Term Plan. 

Gussie Larkin of Earth Tongue and Mermaidens talks to Stella about how the whole community can benefit from incentives to amplify local talent.

Anthony Metcalf of 100% Good talks to Stella about a promoter perspective on industry frameworks that can amplify Aotearoa talent.

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.

This week on Dear Science, our expert Dr Cushla McGoverin spoke to us about synthetic fungus-based leather, origami-like structures using DNA, and the colouring on rodents' teeth. 

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...

Suri reviews James from Percival Everett on Loose Reads. 

Hayden Fritchley of Swallow The Rat speaks to Stella about industry infrastructures that can help amplify Aotearoa. 

Half Queen speaks to Stella throwing gigs in Aotearoa and beyond, and what helps the entire community thrive. Listen to her full mix on 95bFM Breakfast, featured in this chat.

Finn Johansson is in the studio to chat about the release of his single with Ny Oh, We Still Got It which came out on Friday with a music video. Whakarongo mai nei!

Dame Hinewehi Mohi speaks to Rachel about her induction into the Recorded Music NZ 2024 NZ Music Hall of Fame.

Seventy-five researchers from across the globe recorded traditional music and speech in their native language for a recent cross-cultural study comparing global rhythm and pitch patterns. Producer Ezra spoke to Senior Research Fellow of Psychology at the University of Auckland, Dr Patrick Savage about his involvement in this cross-cultural study.

Hundreds of thousands of Kiwis may not be able to heat their homes adequately this winter according to recent findings of fuel poverty in New Zealand. Producer Ezra spoke to Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, Jodi Gardner about the impact of fuel poverty this coming winter and the steps needed to move forward.

Pennie chats about trench coats! Fashun is brought to you by Re:Circle.

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....

Def Jim delivers his NZ Music Month Jazz Show, presenting selections from several local luminaries plus one from a recent Auckland Jazz Orchestra tribute to the late Phil Broadhurst, interspersed with a typically eclectic sampling of the international scene past and present featuring a track from the latest Charles Lloyd release which has widely received rave reviews.

Campbell at the controls!

This week's show featured new music from NxWorries, Childish Gambino and more. Sam also paid tribute to legendary saxophonist David Sanborn who died last week.

Whanganui-based duo Carb on Carb (James & Nicole) join Hunter to break down 'Take Time', their new album. ~ Thanks to NZ On Air Music ~