This week's show featured new music from Benny Sings, Weyes Blood, The WAEVE and more. Sam also pays tribute to Christine McVie, Wilko Johnson and Irene Cara who all passed away in the last two weeks.

A new report has called for a partnership with tangata whenua will be at the heart of our National Parks. Conservationists believe this could weaken the protection of the environment, while Iwi say it could end 135 years of alienation from their land. Joe spoke to Dr Nic Rawlence, from the Paleogenetics lab at the University of Otago, about how paleoecology and ancient dna could be beneficial. They also spoke about how a CT scan of a toothed bird fossil has possibly changed the history of modern birds.

Protests about China’s zero Covid policy have rocked the country over the past week.

The policy aspects include targeted lockdowns, strict quarantine measures, and widespread testing.

But citizen frustration and potential economic impact have prompted experts to ask whether the policy is actually worth it?

David spoke to Victoria University of Wellington Politics and International Relations Associate Professor Jason Young about the topic.

Billy Joel is playing at Eden Park this Saturday. However, concertgoers will not be able to take the train to the venue as KiwiRail is closing the network for repairs.

Auckland’s rail  is undergoing an almost 300 million dollar upgrade and rebuild in time for the opening of the City Rail Link.

This means large swathes of Auckland’s rail network will be out of use for the next three years.

David spoke to Councillor Mike Lee about the issue and how it will affect Aucklanders.

Holy Hip Hop this morning! 

Sam's here to chat about The Resort. Also, what's up with everyone loving murder mystery shows right now? 

Sportsteam and the 95bFM's Top Ten's Annabel and Callum, alonside Zoë, take you through from 7 - 10am on this Friday morning. Whakarongo mai nei for some Travelling Tunes, Viewmaster, and a kōrero with Sophiya, alongside some Top Ten magic. 

Eora/Sydney based rapper Sophiya phones up for a kōrero about their sophomore EP Kween. Whakarongo mai nei! 

The world is under growing pressure to find sustainable options to cut emissions. Using technologie to interfere in the climate and stop global warming is sounding more and more enticing. Technology entrepreneurs from around the globe claim to have the solutions using geo-engineering. What are those technologies and is it a good idea to use them? Do those technology solutions really lead to sustainable solutions? Or are we distracted by visions of a technological future and do they distract us from what is really needed: cutting emissions.

Daniel spoke with Cindy Baxter, an investigative researcher and policy advisor and she worked over 30 years on a range of environmental issues.