This morning Rachel spoke with Roberto Carlo Lange, aka Helado Negro, about his lush new album 'Far In' (4AD). Helado Negro's sound is impressionistic, thoughtful and joyous and his songs explore themes of climate anxiety, memory and love. Whakarongo mai nei to hear Roberto chat about making the record, writing in the Texan desert, and the influence of the pandemic on the album. 

Students at years 11-13 who live in alert level 3 areas will be able to return to classrooms next Tuesday after the Labour Day weekend.

Education and Covid-19 response minister Chris Hipkins said yesterday that all students will need to wear a mask and keep record of their whereabouts, while staff need to produce a negative test before they return.

Dr Jin Russell is a Developmental pediatrician and said reopening schools for young people is good for their mental health, but schools need good ventilation to stop Covid-19 from spreading.

She spoke to Justin Wong.

Students at years 11-13 who live in alert level 3 areas will be able to return to classrooms next Tuesday after the Labour Day weekend.

Education and Covid-19 response minister Chris Hipkins said yesterday that all students will need to wear a mask and keep record of their whereabouts, while staff need to produce a negative test before they return.

NCEA and New Zealand scholarship exams would also continue nationwide but students who cannot attend the exams would receive an Unexpected Event Grade.

But the Post Primary Teachers’ Association said it is dismayed and angry at the decision. 

Its Tāmaki Makaurau regional chair Michael Cabral-Tarry spoke to Justin Wong.

On their weekly chat, Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about low Māori vaccination rates at Taranaki and Tairāwhiti, dedicated MIQ spots for health workers, and his thoughts on National's reopening plan.

Justin also talked to Developmental Paediatrician Dr Jin Rusell and Michael Cabral-Tarry, the Tāmaki Makaurau regional chair of the Post Primary Teachers’ Association on schools reopening next week.

He also chatted with AUT's head of journalism Greg Treadwell on Newshub's proposal to make radio reporters reduntant.

Justin also spoke to AUT Construction Management Professor John Tookey on the recent policy that scraps limits on housing density.

Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little on low Māori vaccination rates at Taranaki and Tairāwhiti, dedicated MIQ spots for health workers, and his thoughts on National's reopening plan. 

Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little on low Māori vaccination rates at Taranaki and Tairāwhiti, dedicated MIQ spots for health workers, and his thoughts on National's reopening plan. 

I tēnei ata it's a big baller Breakfast; Dr. Lara Greaves phones up for some Political Commentary; Sam teaches us about history of Soy Sauce on Breakfast Food; Kody Nielson phones up from Palm Springs to chat about his new music and some under the radar stuff; and the Acting Festival Director of Show Me Shorts, Gareth Farry lets us know what to expect from the fest this year! Whakarongo mai! 

Sam phones up to teach us about the 2,200 year old history of Soy Sauce and how to make sense of the different types in the super market aisle! Whakarongo mai! 

Dr. Lara Greaves phones up to chat about vaccination rates for Māori, thoughts ahead of Friday's announcement, and how students are going in the lockdown. Whakarongo mai! 

Live from Palm Springs, where is he busy recording the new Unknown Mortal Orchestra album, Kody Nielson spoke with Rachel this morning about his upcoming solo project 'Birthday Suite Vol. II'. Whakarongo mai nei to learn all about it!