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Lee, Jimmy and Nico are back in the studio, the phone makes up its own mind and we listen to Mr Roberelli's latest hit - Spring is Happening Now! Thanks to the wonderful NZ Maritime Museum - Hui te Ananui a Tangaroa - for sponsoring the show!

Sages of the Ages this week is beaming at you live from the year 2001! Alex and Castor are exploring the range of shocking and extraordinary events of the year, including a bunch of new movies, the thriving Greek economy, and a freak beer related accident. There's also plenty of music to be played, including the best of the best from artists such as Che Fu, Garageland, and The Strokes. Did we miss anything? Let us know next week when we go to 1982! Whakarongo mai!

Ata mārie e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show this morning: Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, and From The Crate with Cam! Whakarongo tonu mai! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Tāmaki Makaurau-based psych sludge trio Exit Sign are in the studio to play a couple of tracks from their debut album, The Fallen. Fresh off their album release tour, they're quickly becoming one of the most talked-about live acts in the city. Catch Jay, Ruairi and Kevin live tomorrow for Operation Underground, next month at Doug Fest and on support duties for OVO. Thanks to NZ On Air Music

Whakarongo mai nei to catch EXIT SIGN on Fancy New Band, thanks to NZ On Air Music, plus a plethora of certified tunes for your ears. Thanks to The Tuning Fork!

This week on Travelling tunes, Kirsten chats to Rosetta about 'songs that are like being high'. Whakarongo mai nei!

Sof catches up with artists Thom Hinton and Te Marunui Hotene about their respective practices in light of their joint exhibition currently on at Grace Aotearoa, Te Ata Pō.  Whakarongo mai

Cam is up sharing the latest wax on the shelves at Southbound! Haruomi Hosono new album, 'Yours Sincerly', Strut Records' 'Nigeria 80', and the 2026 re-issue of FUNKADELIC's 'Maggot Brain' - head along to the shop to pick up some goodies! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to Southbound Records!

Te Ata Pō is an exhibition by Thom Hinton and Te Marunui Hotene currently on at Grace Aotearoa. Placing their practices in conversation with one another, a rich dialogue is created within the space surrounding expression and form, distinct cultural histories and relationships to place, as concepts and aesthetic languages that thread their practices together.  Thom Hinton is a Tāmaki-based artist and tattooist whose painting and drawing practice brings in these earthly materials – charcoal, oxide, clay, plaster – in an exploration of archetypal symbols in European cosmology. Drawing on ancient histories of mark making and their impact on contemporary structures, Hinton examines these early medieval artistic practices, or insular art, in relation to our understanding of beauty and reverence today. What comes out of these curiosities is this rhythmic mark making – a beautiful contrast between abstract and symbolic sensibilities and material languages.  Te Marunui Hotene is a multidisciplinary artist based in Taneatua, whose practice draws on his cultural identity and whakapapa, using his art as a platform for reflection and processing experience. Within Te Ata Pō, Hotene presents a beautiful series of new works, as well as some older pieces from his earlier practice – creating this beautiful conversation around the self, past and present. His recent pencil drawings draw on his mau rākau practice, utilising realism to document scenes from recent wananga held in Tūhoe. From this exploration, Hotene has brought in mānuka as a material, subject, and framing device – materially expanding his artistic practice through its burning and tikanga. Sof caught up with Thom and Te Marunui about Te Ata Pō and their respective practices. 

 Guest selects from Gakuto

Live-to-air at the Claddagh Irish Bar w/ Gin, Renee, Phil, & The Professor, & a live set from Magic Factory!!!

Seeeeecret Leeeeevel Radio aka the 2-4 with ngaru. Happy Spring, this one's a glittery and chuggy one. Connecting dots between DUB, Soulful Machine Music, and downtempo IDM. 

The current public service strike by the Public Service Association reaches over 18 rallies across 16 locations and 10,000 people asking for better wages as a response to the cost of living. Meanwhile, AI regulation and datacentre building have become hot topics due to the building of Aotearoa’s first datacentre in Southland with parties scrambling to compete in resolutions and regulations. Furthermore, the supermarket duopoly has become a target of Green Party policy, with Labour set to announce their own policy on the subject in the coming weeks. Wire producer Flo spoke to Labour MP Shanan Halbert about these issues.

Today we had music from Wai, Kaishandao and the new Bikes In Space track. For this week's Sound Looks installment (presented by Dirty Dog eyewear), Emma was joined by spdrtwnbby to hear all about her approach to style. Don't forget, you can help bFM with our big move by signing up for a bCard or donating to our Givealittle. Thanks to The Tuning Fork

Ata mārie e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show this morning: Fashun with Penelope Noir, a chat with Ladyhawke, including a spin of her recent single, 'Bad to the Bone,' Greening Out with Jim, and Rosetta chats to Peter McCall, or Fazed on a Pony, about him being a 2026 APRA Silver Scroll finalist with his track, 'Wrong Party'. Whakarongo tonu mai! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Penelope Noir joins Rosetta to chat about the origins of shoe sizing, and why it differs by each country! Whakarongo mai!

We have spdrtwnbby (aka Nia Vavao) joining Emma Gleason in the 95bfm studio for Sound Looks, our recurring fashion segment that unpicks style on stage and off. Nia talks about how her wardrobe translates from the library to the stage, what she wants to wear more of this spring and why French tips rule. Thanks to Dirty Dog

Rosetta chats to Peter McCall, or Fazed on a Pony, about him being a 2026 APRA Silver Scroll finalist with his track, 'Wrong Party'!

DylanBiscuit joined by special guest Christoph El Truento, warming up ahead of their dance at Whammy bar Tracklist The Love Unlimited Orchestra - Midnight and You Brick - Honey Chile Black & Blues - Chains Blackbyrds - Happy Music Lee Arab - Now Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up Donald Byrd - Think Twice Dexter Wansel - The Sweetest Pain Ebo Taylor - Love and Death T-Bone Walker - T-Bone Shuffle Willis 'Gator' Jackson - Later For The Gator The Harold Land All Stars - San Diego Bounce Audrey Adams - Stew Peas and Cornflakes Lennie Hibbert - Can't Take My Mind Of You Fats Domino - Sick and Tired Neville Grant - Sick And Tired The Upsetters - Return Of Django Lynn Taitt & The Jets - Batman Jackie Mittoo and the Soul Brothers - James Bond Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - Our Man Flint Derrick Harriott & The Crystalites - Dr. Who Monty & The Cyclones - Summertime Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - The Shadow Of Your Smile Tommy McCook - The World Needs Love Lloyd Chamers & Slim Smith - Cooyah Peter Tosh - I Am The Toughest Sound Dimension - Funky Joe Prince Buster - Funky Jamaica Alton Ellis - You Make Me So Very Happy Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions - Minstrel And Queen The Techniques - Queen Majesty Brenton Wood - Gimme Little Sign Owen Grey - Gimme Little Sign The Delfonics - La-La (Means I Love You) Alton Ellis - La La Means I Love You Dennis Alcapone / The New Establishment - Joe Frazier Dennis Alcapone / The New Establishment - Joe Grazier Dr Alimintado - I am The Greatest says Muhammad Ali 

This week's show focuses on The Microphones' 3rd studio album The Glow Pt. 2, celebrating its 25th anniversary this week. Features tracks from associated artists including Mount Eerie, Eric's Trip and Fleet Foxes. Also includes songs from influences such as Stereolab and Angelo Badalamenti, as well as some contemporaries including Neutral Milk Hotel and Modest Mouse!

Chris Parker joins Rosetta in the bFM studio for a kōrero about his latest run of shows, Take A Good Hard Look At Me. You can catch Chris performing this Friday and Saturday at Q Theatre. Whakarongo mai nei!

Rosetta has a kōrero with Minister Mark Mitchell about the Justice Select Committee's reccomended changes to the Move-on Orders Bill, and recent administrative errors from the Ministry of Social Development. Whakarongo mai nei!

This week's 95bFM Top Ten features special guests Ali Surf and Joel from The Office (our office, not the show). See you next week! 

Kia ora koutou, Thanks so much for tuning in to Tuesday Morning Glory!  After a week of study and another week in the mountains, it is a pleasure to be back on the airwaves. Today’s show features new releases from: Standing on the Corner, Chestnut People and LA Priest. Made possible by The Tuning Fork!

Rosetta and Milly chat with Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed, who spent his PhD looking at the potential benefits of feijoas to the health of prediebetic patients in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to UoA!

Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara to chat about the latest with The Labour Party, Paul Henry's comments about The Greens, and NZ First's proposition to make superanuation exclusive to New Zealand citizens. Whakarongo mai nei!

The Department of Conservation has recently announced that 90 new Kākāpō chicks have been hatched in the last breeding season bringing the total number of Kākāpō to a record of 325, a major achievement considering the species is critically endangered and only had 51 individuals three decades ago.  This week for Green World, producer Liam spoke with Kaiāwhina Taonga ranger Neve Duxfield, about what the Kākāpō recovery programme looks like day-to-day and what this significant milestone means for Kākāpō. 

It's Milly's LAST BREAKFAST SHOW :((( Tune in for a trip through the greatest hits of the 'Milly-verse', alongside some lovely listener tributes, and great memories from the last year of 95bFM Breakfast. Also coming up on the show: Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, Ready Steady Learn, Short Player, prizes, and more. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Last week, the UN released their first report which acknowledges that keeping warming below global targets of 1.5 °C is no longer possible. The report focused on how the world can now ensure overshoot of the targets is minimised, and the possibility of returning below the 1.5 °C mark in the future. Even in the best case scenario the world will have to deal with the significant levels of warming for years, leading scientists to discuss the best ways to proactively adapt to the new climate reality. Producer Thomas spoke with Dr Nicholas Cradock-Henry, Principal Social Scientist at Earth Sciences New Zealand, about the report and how New Zealand can respond to its findings.  

Last week, the reserve bank moved to raise the OCR by another 25 base points, to 2.75 percent. Naturally, this has spawned conversation about the state of the economy.  Last week also saw the parliamentary justice committee release a report on the changes to move in orders, prompting further changes to the bill including excluding 14-17 year olds And in a speech, outgoing National MP Andrew Bayly called for a raising of the pension age, raising the question of whether or not the national party will move to approach the topic going forward into the election.

Sniff Test

This week for Dear Science, we chat with our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin, about Narwhals, exercising and sleep, and El Niño. Thanks to MOTAT - Home of Powerful Play!

For Dear Science this week, we chat with our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin, about Narwhals, exercise and sleep, and El Niño. For our Weekly Catchup with the National Party, Host Alex spoke with MP Tom Rutherford about the OCR rate raise, changes to move on orders, and potential calls for raising the pension age. For Green World, producer Liam talked to Departement of Conservation ranger Neve Duxfield, about her work with the Kākāpō recovery programme and the recent news that the Kākāpō population had hit a record number of 325.  And ahead of tomorrow’s nation-wide public servant strike, Liam spoke to the National Secretary of the Public Service Association Duane Leo about why these strikes are going ahead. Producer Thomas spoke to Earth Sciences New Zealand Principal Social Scientist Nicholas Cradock-Henry, about a new UN report which finds keeping global warming under 1.5 °C is no longer possible. Thomas also talked to University of Auckland Dean of Medical and Health Sciences, Professor Warwick Bagg, about a Ministry of Health report into the university’s Māori and Pacific Admissions scheme.

It’s Monday, and that means Drive. We had a bonus Stage Direction this week, thanks to Basement Theatre. Vincent Andrew-Scammell came in and talked to us about his one-man show, ‘Oceania 11’. AAAAnnd what a doozy it sounds like. The lad even did all the sound effects himself. Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham was back on the phone for That’s the Spirit. This week, we talked about Wendell Berry and the relationship between Christianity and the environment. We also talked to the talented Mr Timothy Blackman about his new single, ‘Greatness’, and his upcoming album. Ngā mihi to The Beer Spot.

Paddy and Lou are back with John Baker for a Cramp-tascular special. 

Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham was back on the phone for That’s the Spirit. This week, we talked about Wendell Berry and the relationship between Christianity and the environment.

Mellow Tunes for your Monday Morning! A Special Thanks to The Tuning Fork!

We had a bonus Stage Direction this week, thanks to Basement Theatre. Vincent Andrew-Scammell came in and talked to us about his one-man show, ‘Oceania 11’. AAAAnnd what a doozy it sounds like. The lad even did all the sound effects himself.

Roots Reggae

Oto and Jaycee speaks to Beatrock Japanese artist Deathro for his upcoming tour in Aotearoa, plus 2 hours of post punk and japanese rock music!

This week's show featured new music from Ty Segall, Aaron Frazer and more. 

This week it was the guy with the strange name's turn up to bat. We ran some fresh 2026 heat from corto.alto, Batuk & Spoek Mathambo, Sløy Gange, Nebraska & Dubi Drat, Akusmi, Dudù Kouate, Alex Nut/Steve Spacek and Inter-City repping the new stuff, before folding in classics from Ethiopian jazz, 80s and 90s hip-hop, the ever-present Brazilian rare groove, smatterings of dub and cumbia, and generous helpings of our comfort food: 70s deep soul, jazz, disco and boogie. RIP to soul giant Latimore, hip-hop OG Keith Keith, and jazz guitarist Gene Bertoncini. And happy celestial birthday to the one and only Sylvester.

This week on Sages of the Ages is a JAM-PACKED show, so our wizards are working to make sure you hear the best of the best in music and current affairs. After last week's foray into Icelandic politics, Alex brings us even more news on Icelandic state leadership and their relationship with the European Union. Meanwhile, Castor brings some updates on the state of Auckland and how things are looking in the world of film. Of course, the highlight of the show is the music, with tracks from Fat Freddy's Drop, Camera Obscura, and Julian Casablancas. See you in 2001! Whakarongo mai!

This week elle speaks to Achtung! about their debut album 'Spear in Fine View'. The album commemorates the tumultous haze of young adulthood, with each track exploding through characteristic post-punk, emo guitar.  Written over the course of three years, the songs act as 'diary entries' of particular periods in the band's life. Moments that are immortalised in intricate metaphor and cathartically felt through their thrashing melodies.  How can you not love a band that references King Krule and Sally Rooney in the same breath?  A big thank you to NZ On Air Music! listen back x

And they drive an ice cream van! Thanks Decibel Wines. (Get a discount on your order with code 95BFM.)

The Saturday Spring Special with Jonny & Steve Simpson

Rob Bollox and Kris McFang bring you the Plato's Retreat top 1,000,000 songs of the 1980s countdown! Brought to you with support from Hallertau Brewery and Biergarten.

The day has dawned on another beautiful Teenage Frequencies show, and with it has come special teen guest of the week: Ben Winks! Our first guest in the new studio, Ben brings some awesome tracks with some awesome knowledge and yarns in between. Plus, a fond farewell to the wonderful Milly with some Primal Scream at the end of the show :') Whakarongo mai nei, you don't want to miss this one!