Elle spoke to dust, about their latest single, Drawbacks. This comes ahead of the album Sky is Falling, releasing on October 10, 2025. The band details their formation, the writing of their debut album et cetera, etc, and the new direction on this latest project. 

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Ōtepoti based singer-songwriter Keira Wallace phones in to chat about their new single 'Your Surface Settles'. Whakarongo mai nei!

In the lead up to the US Presidential elections, one of Donald Trump’s key campaign promises was to broker a truce between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours, dubbing himself the “President of Peace.”

Almost 7 months into Trump’s presidency and more than 3 years since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, the war has only continued to escalate and no peace or ceasefire deals have been achieved yet.

However, hopes for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have been reignited for some following the announcement of Talks between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that will take place this Friday.

Albeit, there have also been concerns surrounding those same talks, noting that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other EU leaders haven’t been invited, with Russia insisting on holding on to it’s territorial gains as part of ceasefire conditions. 

Oto spoke to Stephen Hoadely, a retired Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Auckland, about the upcoming talks between Trump and Putin to negotiate a ceasefire in Russia’s war on Ukraine.

It's Rāapa Brekkie! Today on the show, Milly and Rosetta catch up with Keira Wallace to have a chat about their new single 'Your Surface Settles', and Satin Sheets is on air to talk about their new album S.WORLD! Plus news, weather, surf, prizes and plenty of tunes! Whakarongo mai nei!

This week's show featured faves from Mysticwood & Mezcal, Benefits, Saint Etienne, Munk & Kapote, Daniel Monaco Band and what I think was a well-timed Primal Scream critique of US imperialism - pretty much airing at the same time ex-The Wire host Chlöe Swarbrick was calling out the government's spineless approach to the genocide we see happening in Gaza every damn day. 

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman talks to us about a novel way to administer vaccines, subtle light in our brains, and Schrödinger’s birthday.

Thanks Allan for joining us, thank you MOTAT, and thank you science!

Last week, Treasury delivered the Long Term Insights Briefing entitled ‘Te Ara Mokopuna’ which examines the use of fiscal policy in New Zealand to respond to challenges and economic shocks.

The report used stakeholder feedback and consultation to underscore how the government can seek to promote “fiscal sustainability and improving wellbeing for future generations of New Zealanders”.

Of particular interest, the report highlights the effect of spending decisions made during the Covid-19 pandemic.

As well, Transportation Minister Chris Bishop has announced the government’s plans to change up the road user charges system in what he says is the ‘biggest change to how we fund our roading network in 50 years’.

The changes are aimed at making charges fairer across road usage, reflecting the evolution in the types of cars now available. 

Legislative work will be carried out in 2026, with changes expected to come into effect in 2027.

It's Tuesday Brekkie! Today on the show, Debt Club phone in for a chat about their new single 'Windows', Brad Cox is in studio for a chat about his tour and to play a song, and we talk all things 3D Printing on Ready Steady Learn! Plus news, weather, surf, and prizes! Whakarongo mai nei!

Rotorua Hospital has elicited concerns and outrage over people smoking and vaping in what’s meant to be their “smokefree” entrances. Hospital staff, patients, their visiting relatives, and public health experts think that those in charge of implementing the rules need to come down harder on smokers. 

Experts such as Professor Chris Bullen believe the smokefree regulations need to be reformed, and have questioned their effectiveness. Producer Faith spoke to Chris about his concerns, and how the issue of nicotine consumption on hospital grounds needs to be addressed.

Te Whanganui a Tara based band Debt Club phone in for a kōrero about their latest track 'Windows'. They've got their debut EP dropping on September, and potentially even some Tāmaki Makaurau shows coming up! Whakarongo mai nei!