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This mornings Fancy New Band was taken over with a council meeting hosted by Te Whanganui-a-Tara based jazz-house band Groove Council!  Groove Council truely brought out an exquisite set, playing two new songs off of their recent EP 'In Sessions'.  Brought to you by NZ On Air 

This Morning Glory, Huia keeps the vibes groovy and cruisy to complement this week's Fancy New Band, Groove Council! Brought to you by NZ On Air Throughout the show there was sprinkles of experimental jazz, rap, and general twinkly tunes to brighten up your Friday!  Thanks to The Tuning Fork

Milly spoke with Jason from Sleaford Mods about their most recent album The Demise Of Planet X, and their forthcoming NZ shows! Whakarongo mai nei!

Freya Burnett is a Tāmaki-based multidisciplinary artist whose work delves into the thematic exploration of magic and female ecstasy through her sculpture and immersive moving image installation practice.  Her current exhibition Essence on at the Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead, presented in association with Plomacy Gallery, showcases a mesmerising textural landscape of the senses, through projected imagery and a sonic soundscape created by Fergus Waveforms. Essence pulls viewers into its feminine vocabulary of imagery that shifts and morphs in space through each stage of the work's existence. Dew-dropped botanical imagery slipping into mirrored jewels and reflecting light like one and the same. Blurring the lines between objects and pulling them into their own enchanting visual realm. Coming together in an ephemeral fugue, Furgus's constructed sonic soundscape pulls the work further into its own interior atmosphere. Creating a space of layered visual languages that usher viewers into an alternative world that seeks for a conscious and passionate embrace of enchantment. Maya caught up with artist Freya Burnett, alongside accompanying sound artist Fergus Waveforms, about the show.

After the undercurrents is a new exhibition bringing together the work of two senior painters, Australian artist Gordon Bennett and Tāmaki-based Emily Karaka, opening tonight at Artspace Aotearoa.  Gordon Bennett was a Brisbane-based artist who is widely recognised as one of Australia's most significant and critically engaged contemporary practitioners. His practice moved between these different phases – from often more abstract forms, to his conscious appropriation of Basquiat to create these cross-cultural dialogues, to the work made under the name of ‘John Citizen' as a means to question identity and politics of categorisation in Australian art – seeking to map alternative histories and question the status quo through these various forms.  His work has been paired with Tāmaki-based painter Emily Karaka whose practice draws on the personal and political through these diverse art making traditions, vibrant colours, and historical narratives that guide her. Grounded in the cultural and political landscape of Aotearoa, her work articulates emotional intensity and her unique perspective, speaking to her long-standing advocacy for kaitiakitanga and mana motuhake.  In After the undercurrents, with both artists drawing on their respective narratives of place and indigenous worldviews, the pairing allows the viewer to contemplate Artspace Aotearoa's annual question for 2026: ‘Which history?' Sof had a kōrero with Kaitohu Director of Artspace Aotearoa, Ruth Buchanan, about the show and Gordon Bennett and Emily Karaka's respective practices.

Maya caught up with artist Freya Burnett, alongside accompanying sound artist Fergus Waveforms, about her show Essence, currently on at The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead.  And Sof had a kōrero with Kaitohu Director of Artspace Aotearoa, Ruth Buchanan, about After the undercurrents, an exhibition showing Gordon Bennett and Emily Karaka opening tonight.  Whakarongo mai

The Grom is flying solo this morning and only playing the best of the best. If you want to stay cool, you'll have a listen!

Happy Rāmere e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Friday breakfast with Rosetta and Milly: Crawley is up for a very special announcement regarding Strange Universe in March, Milly chats with Sleaford Mods, and Cam from Southbound shares some exciting new wax for From The Crate. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Cam is back up in the studio sharing some of the exciting releases out on the shelves at Southbound today! Whakarongo mai nei! The Molotovs - Get a Life Robert Glasper - Prototype (Feat. Norah Jones) Julien Dyne, Mara TK (Moodymann: DJ Kicks mixed) - Stained Glass Fresh Frozen

Phil is up for What's The Buzz and is chatting all things psychedelic safety! Whakarongo mai nei.  Thanks to The Level!

Big J is back this week :D But Smashton is away :( 

Last week, following weather warnings and torrential rain, slips across the Coromandel and  Bay of Plenty wreaked havoc, cutting off communities, damaging houses, and worst of all, taking lives. At the base of Mauoa, Mount Maunganui, a slip hit a council-owned campsite, claiming six lives and now eyes are turning towards how a tragedy like this could be prevented in future. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was among the world leaders offered membership on Trump's post conflict government body, the board of peace. The board has received scathing criticism for including people under investigation for war crimes and failing to have a representative voice for the Palestinian people. Luxon has, in turn, received criticism for not ruling out the invitation. Finally, the New Zealand Defence Force has begun to incorporate uncrewed vehicles and drones as it moves into a new era of increased defence spending For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Wire host Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about Luxons refusal to rule out joining Trump's board of peace, and the New Zealand Defence Forces incorporation of drones but began with asking him about the fatal slip in Tauranga,  

Te Huia, the railway linking Waikato and Tāmaki Makaurau, is coming to the end of its five-year trial. Despite a rocky start in 2021, Te Huia has proved popular with its riders with the Waikato Council waiting to hear back from Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport on a proposed extension for another year of funding. With the future of the inter-regional railway line uncertain, producer Theo spoke with Lindsey Horne, spokesperson and committee member of the transport advocacy group 'The Future is Rail' about Te Huia, regional railways, and the future of rail in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

This week on the Wednesday Wire... For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party, Wire host Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the fatal slip in Tauranga, Luxons refusal to rule out joining Trumps board of peace, and the New Zealand Defence Forces incorporation of drones. Producer Flo spoke to Dr John Battersby, senior fellow for the center for defence and security studies at Massey University about current global security, the practical absence of an international rule based order and implications of US foreign policy on New Zealand. Then Manny spoke to the Coordinator of Extinction Rebellion Tāmaki Makaurau, Carol Cowan, on their demands for government action on climate change. Finaly Producer Theo spoke with Lindsey Horne, spokesperson and committee member for the transport advocacy group The Future is Rail, about regional rail in Aotearoa and the future of Te Huia.  

Rosetta and Milly catch up with our new National Party correspondent Minister Paul Goldsmith, to discuss last week's extreme weather events and recovery efforts, as well as the newly announced election date and what electoral reforms will mean for voters. Election day is November 7, and due to the Minister's electoral reforms bill that passed at the end of 2025, the last day to enrol or update voter details is October 25. Whakarongo mai nei!

Current US foreign policy under the Trump administration has significantly broken with long-term partnerships and traditional structures of the so-called international rules based order. With the US being at odds with its long-term strategic partners Canada and Europe, the future of NATO as well as security in the pacific have become contentious issues. Trump's actions have revealed contradictions within the previous dominant functioning of International Relations with his administration's foreign policy radically utilising the power position asserted and given to the US on the world stage.   Flo spoke to Dr John Battersby, senior fellow for the center for defence and security studies at Massey University about current global security, the practical absence of an international rule based order and implications of US foreign policy on New Zealand.  

u think u know all the birds and then the matuku hūrepo/australasian bittern comes out and bites u in the bum and says hey guys pls talk about me! join piet and liv for a dive into the australasian bittern, a very elusive and sexy manu, in desperate need of our awhi and attention! whakarongo mai nei :-)) link to piet's notes about the matuku hūrepo here!

Happy Rāapa e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Wednesday Breakfast with Rosetta and Milly; What's Up with Minister Paul Goldsmith, we kick of our Auckland Pride Coverage with TAKATAPUNANI, MAN(K)ILLA, and Allie Howell, and What's The Buzz with Phil. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Many movements have been motivated by the climate crisis to take action to attempt to effect change. Extinction Rebellion is one such group. It says it aims to apply non-violent civil disobedience to push for action.  In the wake of the floods last week, they released a strongly worded statement placing culpability for the disaster upon both major political parties for their lack of action. Wire host Manny talked to the Co-ordinator of Extinction Rebellion Tamaki Makaurau Caril Cowan on their organisation's position on the floods and climate crisis,

Kia ora Radio Children! Thanks for tuning into this show! Here's some awesome songs to start your weekend off:) 

The greatest, latest tunes from across the motu and abroad. Thanks to Flying Out & NZ On Air.  

"30min of purebliss pon de motoway" - anon. texter. Thanks to Decibel Wines.

This Morning Glory Huia pumped the first half of the show with a mix of guitar rock/ post punk and gargage to get everyones spirits alive and ready for this week's rocking Fancy New Band, Prosa!  Afterwards the show cruised into a combination of beautiful melodies and solid dance beats.  Brought to you by NZ On Air Thanks to The Tuning Fork

Rosetta and Milly have a kōrero with KaiShanDao ahead of her set at Goblin this Sunday, presented by Bass Rongoā! They catch up on all things new music, her touring initiative Kiwese, and summer gigs so far. Grab tickets for this weekend's gig via Humanitix and see KaiShanDao live alongside a cast of incredible DJs: Bbyfacekilla B2B Mimi Rivers, ajhoneysukle & DylanBiscuit. Whakarongo mai nei!

This episode of bLine heads to J-Day, an annual celebration of cannabis culture and a protest against Aotearoa's current cannabis legislation. We spoke with the people at J-Day about what the event represented to them and why cannabis should be legalised. After J-Day, we headed back to the studio to speak with some experts about the ramifications of cannabis criminalisation.  Thanks to all of our guests, everyone who spoke with us at J-Day, PhD candidate at the University of Otago, Wetini Rapana, and Policy Director at the New Zealand Drug Foundation, Jacek Kolodziej. Happy listening!

Happy Rāmere e te whānau! Rosetta and Milly have a great show for you lined up including: Parakuihi Pals with RDU, This Is How We Brew It, a kōrero with KaiShanDao ahead of her set presented by Bass Rongoā this Sunday, and From The Crate with Cam from Southbound! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Bill Hammond: Serenading Imagined Worlds is a survey exhibition currently on view at Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery.  Hammond (b. 1947) was a Lyttleton-based artist with a career spanning over four decades, and is widely recognised as one of the most influential and original painters in Aotearoa.  Although best known for his bird-human hybrid paintings, which largely defined his practice from the 1990s onwards, Serenading Imagined Worlds surveys and traces the preceding chapters of his practice, inviting the viewer to engage with a panoramic sweep of his career. From his handcrafted wooden works, prints, to his edgier paintings of the 1980s exploring popular culture, music, and politics, and the otherworldliness of his Auckland Islands inspired works, the show reveals the essence of who Hammond was – an artist who experimented, challenged, and was attuned to the possibility of reinvention.  Sof had a kōrero with AD Schierning about Hammond and Serenading Imagined Worlds. 

Maya speaks to Te Whanganui-a-Tara based artist and curator Jamie R H about her show I Runga O Ngā Puke (travels over feeling) currently on at Window Gallery.  And Sof catches up with AD Schierning about Bill Hammond: Serenading Imagined Worlds currently on at Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery.  Whakarongo mai

The greatest, latest tunes from across the motu and abroad. Thanks to Flying Out & NZ On Air.

Mōrena Radio Children! Tune in for some awesome tracks from Mapche, Riot Grrl Sessions, Steam Powered Giraffe, & more! 

Happy New Year angels ‧₊˚❀༉‧₊˚. Maya speaks to Ruby Wilkinson about her work in A Moment to Hold, currently on at the Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead + Sof speaks to Elise McDermott about her current exhibition at RM Gallery, Pop Sediment.  Whakarongo mai x 

Ruby Wilkinson is an emerging artist whose paintings explore aspects of the environment, specifically those close to her and her memories. Leaning into her surroundings as well as her painterly intuition to produce these beautiful works that dance with bold swooping gestures, and vibrant earthy colours that sing out to those saturated within nature.   Her work Parade is currently showing as part of A Moment to Hold at The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead. An exhibition bringing together seven female artists engaged in painting and drawing, featuring works by brunelle diaz, Hannah Ireland, Christina Pataialii, Johanna Pegler, Kate Small, Barbara Tuck, and Ruby Wilkinson.  Wilkinson's work Parade showcases a stunning large scale sculptural curtain, made up of 8 calico panels that have each been treated as a painting in itself. Coming together to form a breathtaking display of movement and colour, that pulls viewers into its world of warm sun sets and memories—allowing a moment of hold within the fleeting memories of time.

The Grom is joined by Sofie and Jude for this morning's hour of power! Hailing from the mighty Takapuna Grammar, they are the first to get in touch from outside of the Groms circle - super buzzy. Fun tracks and funky instrumentals are featured throughout the show.  Montez!

Happy Rāmere! Rosetta and Milly have another great brekkie chocka full of tunes for you to end the week with a bang - plus, your chance to win a double pass to Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and ZED, and a bag of eighthirty classic blend coffee!  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Elise McDermott is a Tāmaki-based artist, whose sculptural and installation practice explores everyday encounters with nostalgia, memory, and cultures of consumerism and production through found objects and materials.  In her current exhibition at RM Gallery, Pop Sediment, McDermott has reconstructed and recontextualised these objects' forms, letting familiar references and playful aesthetics of pop culture and our domestic worlds enter the gallery and public space. In giving them these altered identities, the work serves as an opportunity to reconsider their value, challenging our preexisting conceptions of these objects' worth through this material language.  Sof had a kōrero with Elise about the show and her overall practice. 

Castor speaks with NYC-based comedian Gianmarco Soresi about touring, his show Thief of Joy, and perfoming for audiences down under. You can catch Gianmarco in the flesh tomorrow evening, Friday 16 January, at SkyCity Theatre.

Welcome to this bcast: 2-3 hours of tunes edited for best listening experience (aka min yabbering)  trip hop to chill local tunes, finishing on a mix from the Cocteau twins to Florence Adooni. 3 Tracks from Haruomi Hosonos's 1995 N.D.E. album are played with info sourced here. A bFM listener's poem reccomendation: And What Good Will Your Vanity Be When The Rapture Comes con amor kia ora

In 2004 invasive hornets established themselves in France, quickly they were unable to contained wreaking havoc to French bee colonies. Now, invasive hornets have been found in Tāmaki Makaurau, raising the alarm of a similar fate here if they cannot be contained. To understand the situation, I spoke to Commissioner North for Biosecurity New Zealand, Mike Ingils, about their efforts to contain these hornets and other invasive species.