I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Political commentator David Slack is on the line talking with Rachel about the Canal Road trees, police photographing innocent rangatahi, and the calls for the decriminalisation of cannabis; the studio is graced by the presence of Saraid de Silva and Julie Zhu to speak about the second season of their podcast, Conversations With My Immigrant Parents; Troy is back with some fresh records on From the Crate, and Sarah tells us all about what's good in the new 95bFM playlist on Praise of Songs. Whakarongo mai! 

I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: The National Party's Deputy Leader Dr. Shane Reti is on the line talking to Rachel about the government's handling of the latest COVID outbreak, tsunami's and more; Rob Bollix is in studio with some facts on glowing sharks and a blahdy banger of a song; and Amelia D'screte is back with a fantastic World Salad all about "egg corns." Tune in for the usual goodness. 

Welcome to the new Breakfast Show producer, Zoë Larsen Cumming! I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Rachel speaks to Mayor Phil Goff about being back in alert level 2, a new monument which is causing a bit of controversy, and last Friday's tsunami warnings; Gussie Larkin of Mermaidens chats to Rachel about the Mermgrown lineup; we get to hear a new Fruit Juice Parade song and chat to Tharushi Bowatte about their imminent sophomore album; Dr. Rowan Light chats to Rachel about the history of commerating war in New Zealand! 

I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: it's level 2 baby! Penelope Noir is in studio to talk about the iconic Poly Styrene on 'Fashun'; Suri reviews Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel 'Klara and the Sun'; and Justine's got all the answers to your Union questions on 'Red Dead Redemption'. Whakarongo mai nei! 

I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Fabian Fanboy is talking about the masterful film adaptation of Patricia Grace's Cousins; Dr Kirsten Zemke brings us Electroclash on 'Travelling Tunes'; Babyteeth chat to Rachel about their first single 'Poser'; Sam's been watching the M. Night Shyamalan produced show Servant for 'Viewmaster'; and Minnie from There's A Tuesday chats about postponed gigs and hitting the summer festival circuit. 

I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Dr Lara Greaves talks about Covid messaging, the University of Auckland's pandemic response and more on 'Political Commentary'; Nat has some excellent recipe's for that can of chickpeas that's been sitting in the pantry since last lockdown; Nadia Reid has a chat with Rachel about her upcoming tour; and Sarah gives us the low-down on the new tunes on the 95bFM Playlist. Whakarongo mai! 

I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Rob's got plenty of weird and wonderful factoids on 'the Mind Trench'; Tim's been keeping his eyes on the news in 'Media Batt'; and Rachel and Sarah completely loose the plot talking about "mondegreens" on 'Word Salad' with Amelia. Whakarongo mai nei! 

I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: it's Tuesday morning which means another round of 'Second Guessing'; Rachel catches up with the Mayor to talk about Covid; Kōtiro is the artist on this week's 'Short Player'; Zoë gives us a run-down on local and international shows to watch from home in 'Theatre Guide'; and we flex our brains on 'Ready, Steady, Learn'. Whakarongo mai nei! 

I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Rachel and Sarah are in studio keeping you company for level 3; Jenna reviews A Crooked Tree by Una Mannion for 'Loose Reads'; and Justine answers all your union and employment questions around Covid for 'Red Dead Redemption'. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Today on your bFM Breakfast: It's a big day, because it's Tess's last day on Breakfast; Fabian Fanboy talks us through the latest movie releases of this week; Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us Nyabingi, a warm way to kick off the weekend; Phil from The Datsuns comes in with a new single to talk about some exciting news; Sam reviews a show that blew his mind; and Lukas, aka pickle darling, dials in for a chat about their new record. A Breakfast full of warm fuzzies, today.