Matthew Crawley had a kōrero with Black Country, New Road ahead of their show at the Powerstation on Tuesday March 3! They're touring their 2025 album Forever Howlong, and tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Whakarongo mai nei!

In our ongoing exploration of the world of uniforms, Penelope Noir joins Rosetta and Milly for a look into the history of military uniforms - this week focusing on armour, Greeks and Romans, and more! Whakarongo mai nei!

Happy Rāpare! Rosetta and Milly have a bunch of great tunes and chats lined up for you. E whai ake nei: Fashun with Penelope Noir, Crawley's kōrero with Black Country New Road, and your chance to win a double pass to their show! Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

On Monday, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins gave his State of the Nation speech at the Auckland Business Chamber.

And the Government has announced it will give the Police new powers to issue 24-hour ‘move-on’ orders in town centres across the country.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about both of these topics.

On today's show, we heard fresh tracks from Menzies, xiao xiao and Altın Gün, attic classics by Cocteau Twins and Tangled Shoelaces, plus some of bFM's current high-rotate favourites by Grecco Romank and Vera Ellen.

Thanks to The Tuning Fork

Central government has granted new police powers to issue move-on orders for rough sleepers around the motu, with failure to comply resulting in penalties of a $2000 fine or the possibility of three months incarceration. 

2 cases of measles have been reported in Auckland, both of which have been linked to overseas travel.

And, the celebrations continue in Tāmaki this week with the Chinese Lantern festival taking place this weekend at the Manukau Bowl.

Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Councillor Shane Henderson about these topics.

The People’s Select Committee reported on the 2025 amendments to the Equal Pay Act on Tuesday this week. The document revealed that recent changes to our pay equity laws represent a clear undermining of human rights on multiple accounts. The legislation was passed under urgency last year, making it more difficult to correct pay inequities and freezing the progress of 33 active workers claims that affect thousands of kiwis’ rights to fair remuneration.

Producer Jasmine Gray first spoke to Oliver Christeller, Senior human rights advisor at Te Kāhui Tika Tangata / Human Rights Commission, about the legislative changes and how the issue disproportionately affects women-dominated professions.

She then also spoke to Rachel Mackintosh, National Secretary at E Tū Workers Union, about their mahi in fighting for pay equity in the current legislative climate.

On Monday, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins gave his State of the Nation speech at the Auckland Business Chamber.

And the Government has announced it will give the Police new powers to issue 24-hour ‘move-on’ orders in town centres across the country.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about both of these topics.

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which is published annually by the civil society organisation Transparency International, recently published their report for 2025.

New Zealand had a positive placing, sitting joint fourth with Norway, although has been sliding down the rankings for the past ten years. 

There are noticeable slips among high-performing countries, notably the United Kingdom, Canada, and Sweden along with New Zealand. 

Wire Host Caeden spoke to Matt Raskovic, Professor in International Business at the Auckland University of Technology, about the rankings and what they mean for Aotearoa New Zealand.