HALFQUEEN chats with Ladi6 about her new single LightBulb - the second single to drop off from her forthcoming album Le Vā as well as her staacked nationwide tour across June and July!

Featuring Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie, thanks to The Hempstore and a kōrero with Ladi6 about her brand new single LightBulb. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Elle spoke to Blondshell about her latest album, 'If You Asked For A Picture.' They spoke about the development of the album during her years spent on tour and the interpersonal relationships that came from it. She has some very wise words for us, so listen up!

After a break for a few weeks due to the crazy holiday of Easter, we are back for more 95bFM Drive action. An action packed show with lots of music and chats, as well as this weeks Friday Live, 'VIDA'!

VIDA joins bFM in the lounge to play some songs off the recently released aquatopialien. 

Thanks to McLeod's Brewery and NZ On Air!

Cam selects tracks from new wax and recent represses, this week featuring Ghostface Killa, V*agra Boys and more!

Thanks to Southbound Records.

Featuring Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, Viewmaster with Litia, and From The Crate with Cam thanks to Southbound Records!

Numerous political figures including Ministers Shane Jones and David Seymour have spoken out in the media this week with allegations that Auckland Council is trying to usher in ‘co-governance’ on a local level, with their proposal on the management of the Waitākere Ranges.

CEO of Te Kawerau ā Maki Edward Ashby called out the political lashback as “fear-mongering” and ‘misinformation’, affirming that the proposal is not actually a co-governance structure. 

The proposal is for a decision-making committee of 50% representation from the Crown and tangata whenua to manage the land under a deed of acknowledgement.

The council says the deed of acknowledgement is in line with the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Act 2008, and follows on from the existing management structures in place. 

Producer Sara spoke with Councillor Shane Henderson during his bus commute about this topic and the political commentary that’s been witnessed this week. Here is that interview

A recent review of Pharmac, also known as Te Pātaka Whaioranga,  has found their current approach not fit for purpose, calling for an overhaul of their strategy and internal culture. 

The pharmaceutical management agency faced criticism last year as a result of a lack of credibility and inconsistency of services. 

With the proposal this week to scrap Pharmac’s Māori directorate, concerns were especially emphasised about the equitable outcomes for Maaori and Pasifika populations.

While the aim of the independent review was to look into ways to improve the services of Pharmac, it found that staff were sceptical that any meaningful changes could occur.

Producer Sara spoke with University of Auckland’s Professor of Health Economics Paula Lorgelly about the review and what changes are necessary. She started by asking about the key findings

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced a total ban on prisoners voting will be reinstated. 

The move has been criticised by the opposition parties, as well as those working in criminal justice.

Today is May Day, also known as International Workers Day and unions across Aotearoa are taking action against what they say is an “anti-worker agenda” from this government.

Workers across a wide range of industries are stopping work and taking strike action. 

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about all of these issues.