Culture
Pania & IAC
We have some cool out of town guests visit us for some yarns. So'omalo catches up with a guest he's interviewed before IAC Music and Janay meets Pania who has been making a stir the last few years… Audio
Lou'ana & The Cast of Love Mum
The Cast of Love Mum join us ahead of kicking off the last shows of their tour in Auckland The Dazzling Lou'ana chats with Janay about her latest music We hear more reasons why So'omalo isn't a fan of… Audio
JUGA and Jason Suttie
We catch up with JUGA who has a new single out and hear about what she has been up to since winning the 2023 edition of Stand Up Stand Out, Jason Suttie joins us ahead of the latest King In The Ring… Audio
George Villa & Team Pineula
We talk Waka Ama with two young superstars from Team Pineula George Villa tells us about his new single out this Friday! So'omalo tells us about his time down at WOMAD Audio
Can Robots Serve Ramen Correctly
We are asking the big questions! How do we feel about HDMI cords in 2025? Should you get a tattoo of your partners name All this and more! Audio
Planet Vegeta & Island Vibes
We catch up with NZ artists Planet Vegeta & Island VIbes So'omalo talks about his splurge at the arcade We recap Pasifika Festival Audio
Melodownz & Riiki Reid
The team look forward to the weekend with Pasifika Festival going down as well as it being International Women's Day this Sunday We catch up with awesome artists MELODOWNZ and RIIKI REID Audio
Luana Gordon & blindr
Luana Gordon & blindr join us in studio to talk about their new music! Janay gives tips on how to avoid the 'Sunday Scaries' And we talk about what is the highest praise you can get from your barber. Audio
Sahota Vision & Dani Josie
Today on the show Janay meets sibling duo Sahota Vision to chat about their new waiata 'What You Want', 19-year-old pop-punk-country artist Dani Josie chats with Harry about her latest milestones, and… Audio
Aidan Fine & Club Ruby
From toes to Te Matatini, this episode has it all, including guest appearances from Club Ruby and Aidan Fine, check it out! Audio
Foley & Emily Bateman
On today's episode Harry catches up with Gabe & Ash from Foley to talk about their new album, Janay speaks to Emily Bateman ahead of her track 'What a Dream' releasing Feb 21 and Miri gives you some… Audio
Yeah The Girls Show featuring Makayla
Today on the show party master Harry pitches his Survivor themed birthday, Janay schools us on the sneaky tricks of modern scammers, and Waimirirangi has a korero with emerging artist Makayla about… Audio
Sandringham exhibition shines a light on South Asia’s queer heritage
An exhibition at Satya Chai Lounge in Auckland revives South Asia's historical acceptance of queerness.
In photos: Auckland’s dazzling Lantern Festival
Thousands descended on Manukau Sports Bowl on Thursday to enjoy a smorgasbord of cultural festivities and Asian cuisine.
Nepia Takuira-Mira, Cam Mansel & Te Rawhitiroa Bosch
Got guests? we do! 3 incredible ones join us today to chat about their projects and we search our homes for limited edition Harry Potter Books that have been selling for thousands? Audio
‘Friendly’ snakes to steal spotlight at Auckland Lantern Festival
More than 185,000 visitors are expected to attend the dazzling four-day event at Manukau Sports Bowl from 13-16 February.
Demand for tickets to Auckland Lantern Festival surges
Almost 90 percent of online tickets to the four-day event that begins Thursday have already been snapped up, organisers say.
Antonia Robinson and Waitangi Activity Recap
Today on the show RNZ Te Ao Maori Longform Journalist Ella Stewart is back to share some key moments from this years Waitangi, rising actor Antonia Robinson also joins us to talk about her role in new… Audio
Waitangi Day with Tu Natanahira
It's Waitangi Day, and it's also our second week back so we felt talking a day off might be pushing it. We're joined on the show by RNZ Maori News Journalist, Tu Natanahira, who's reporting from… Audio
Festival of Colours kicks off with Krishna Holi in Auckland
More than 14,000 people attended the first Holi celebration of the year in the Auckland town of Kumeu on Sunday.