On Tuesday, a petition signed by over ten thousand New Zealanders was presented to the Minister of Workplace Relations, Andrew Little. The petition calls for changes to New Zealand’s laws around sick leave. Felix Walton spoke to Richard Wagstaff, president of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, about the petition.

We're diving straight into another rabbit hole with Amelia's guidance. This week talking about Onomatopoeia, Fernand de Saussure and Structuralism. 

Rob's been looking into the happenings at various zoo's across the world. Plus, a sweet little poem about grime and a cuppa splosh.

The Prime Minister dials in to catch up with Rach about the new Alert Level systems, contact tracing and following protocols on mass gatherings at different Alert Levels.

Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rob's here with Rach and Tess and we're getting tips for looking cool in yr masks; the Prime Minister dials in to talk about the new Alert Level restrictions; Rob talks about zoo's, grime and tea; Julia Deans dials in to talk about the APRA Silver Scrolls as their Music Director; and Amelia joins us for another dive into the rabbit hole on Word Salad.

Shovel ready, spade grade sounds (scandal free)

Today on the Wire, Jemima speaks to Auckland Primary Principals Association President Stephen Lethbridge and NZEI Te Riu Roa Immediate Past President Lynda Stuart about students returning to school in Level 2.5 and whether masks should be work in the classroom. 

Hanna talks to UNITE Union National Secretary Gerard Hehir about why working sick is so pervasive in the hospitality industry. 

With the election coming up, Jemima speaks to Māori Party co-leader John Tamihere about what chances he thinks the party has at getting back into parliament.