I tēnei ata we had the legendary Moana Maniapoto in studio to talk about her new track 'Tōku Reo' from the forthcoming album 'Opo'. Working with Pitch Black's Paddy Free, Professor Scotty Morrison and vocalist Inka Mbing from the Atayal tribe in Taiwan, Moana created the track as part of an ongoing music project exploring karakia and indigenous reo around the world. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Sam binge watched Duchess (2020) on Netflix and reckons it's a bit of fun. A short, autobiographical, series about Katherine Ryan and her journey through motherhood. Definitely a good one for a two-hour-binge that's sure to make you laugh and cry.

Dr. Kirsten Zemke is bringing us some serious Friday feelings with Reggae. Featuring Toots & The Maytals' 54-46 Was My Number, Jimmy Cliff's The Harder They Come, and Burning Spear's Marcus Garvey.

Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rach is in the studio with Tess and Zoë and we're feeling happy; Scotty Morrison dials in for a kōrero about Origins and Te Wiki o te Reo Māori; Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us reggae for Travelling Tunes; Moana Maniapoto pops in with a brand new single to share; and Sam's been binge watching the Duchess on Netflix. 

Justin spoke to Justice Minister Andrew Little on the Pike River Mine, rent freezes, a Chinese database that contained contact details of prominent New Zealanders, and a Labour Party policy to give government contracters the living wage if elected.

Justin spoke to Justice Minister Andrew Little on the Pike River Mine, rent freezes, a Chinese database that contained contact details of prominent New Zealanders, and a Labour Party policy to give government contracters the living wage if elected.

Josh from Yumi Zouma gave us a call this morning (all the way from New York!) to chat about the alternate versions of 'Truth of Consequences' that the band is releasing. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about how the group is filling the tour-shaped hole in their music schedule, coping with international lockdowns and more.

Nat is here to convince that we should all give anchovies a go. On toast with some butter or thrown into a tasty pasta sauce, equally salty and delicious.

Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rach, Tess and Aneeka are in the studio talking swimming (yes, it is still too cold); Rod Oram kicks the show off with some Political Commentary; Natalie convinces us that anchovies are indeed delicious; Josh dials in from New York to talk about Yumi Zouma's latest project; Troy's got some selections From The Crate to share; and Sarah's excited about the new additions to bFM Playlist.