Oto and Jaycee chatted with Tāmaki Makaurau artist dān dān, AKA Dani of Ersha Island 二沙岛, about the start of her latest video series: Chicken Rice Date.

They also talked to about her most recent single as a solo artist, 'Pressure Cooker', and all things chicken rice related 🐔🍚 

Military confrontation between India and Pakistan has many regional and international actors concerned about stability in the region. While a ceasefire agreement has been reached, conditions are still uncertain, especially given indications that India doesn’t see it as a ceasefire. 

Wire host Castor spoke to Director of Global Studies at the University of Auckland, Chris Ogden, about the ceasefire both now and moving into the future. 

PhD candidate Nadine Riwai phones in to talk to Jonny and the listeners about her doctorate research into culturally safe screening Māori that are both mana-enhancing and whānau-centric. To learn more about Nadine's research in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, head over here and whakarongo mai. 

Thanks to the University of Auckland!

The government’s recent changes to laws on gender pay equity have received backlash from unions– particularly the Public Service Association.

Producer Faith spoke to the union’s kaihautu Janice Panoho about these changes, how they affect Maori and Pacifica women, and what steps need to be taken moving forward

Today on the show, Nick and Rosetta chat with Josh for Spaced Out, thanks to the Stardome! Nick has a kōrero with Australian house DJ 1tbsp about his forthcoming EP and show at Neck Of The Woods on May 24, and Rosetta catches up with Liam K. Swiggs of The Big Fresh Collective to chat about FOOTMAHI 2025! Plus news, weather, surf, prizes, and plenty of good toooons :) Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Jonny chats with Leif Vollebek about his gig tomorrow night at Whammy, his first tour of Aotearoa and new record Revelation. 

This morning Jonny chats with Leif Vollebekk ahead of his show in Auckland, catches up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson on Isthmus'n That, former Morning Glory host Charlotte Ryan selects tunes and chats us through her new playlist for NZ On Air, and Ready Steady Learn with Nadine Riwai thanks to the University of Auckland!

The fortnightly catch up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson. 

National Party MP Catherine Wedd recently filed a private members bill that would look at restricting social media use for young people, mainly those under 16. While the bill has received some criticism from the ACT party, other parties such as Labour have agreed that legislation around this issue is important. 

At the end of April New Zealand First MP Jenny Marcroft put forward a private members bill forward that would seek to define the word ‘woman’ in New Zealand law. The bill was received with criticism from opposition parties and the general public, who say the bill is drawing on transphobic sentiments to distract from more important issues.

In our weekly catchup with National’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about each of these issues, starting with the potential social media restrictions. 

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