Rachel speaks to Sam for his FINAL episode of Viewmaster. Sam gives seven recommendations for shows that are quintessentially him and we say goodbye to Sam being on the segment after five years.

Happy Friday! On Breakfast Buffet Rachel catches up with RDU's Liam. Dr Kirsten Zemke discusses Eurovision on Travelling Tunes. DC Maxwell talks about his new single 'The Leading Man'. We said goodbye to Sam in Viewmaster, and Peter Beacker came in to chat about his show happening at Whammy tonight. Whakarongo mai nei!

For today's Travelling Tunes Rachel spoke to Dr Kirsten Zembke about Eurovision's history, artistry, and recent controversies!

This morning on Breakfast Buffet Rachel catches up with Liam from Ōtautahi's RDU. Dig in!

Peter Baecker to talk about how show '80s Party with Peter Baecker' which is on tonight at Whammy. Whakarongo mai nei!

Fable is in the studio for a chat about his new track, Popstar In Manix, out tomorrow- and he gives us an early spin. Whakarongo mai nei!

Natural Ange chats remedies for stress and seasonal changes. Whakarongo mai nei!

 Rachel speaks to the Prime Minister about the budget announcement that will come at 2pm today. Whakarongo mai nei!

Starting on May 2nd, Jono Ridler swam 99.1km from Karaka Bay on Aotea Great Barrier Island to Campbell's Bay. He did the record-breaking swim to raise awareness for the Hauraki Gulf and the state that it is currently in. Simon began by asking Jono what inspired him to undertake the mammoth swim.

On The Wire for Rāpare Thursday...

Spike speaks to:

- Catherine Delahunty from West Papua Action Aotearoa on the current situation in the region and their open letter to the NZ Government

- and Dr. Tim Welch on the impacts of ride hailing apps on transport systems

and Simon speaks to:

- Shane Henderson for City Counselling this week on the budget hole and proposed job cuts at Council

- Khalid Al Bostanji about the shock Turkey election results and the upcoming runoff

- and Jono Ridler about swimming the Hauraki Gulf to raise awareness for its health

and for Eurovision:

- David talks to our European correspondent Cameron Adams about the Ukraine war, a summit between EU and India, and euthanasia in Portugal