Mayor Grant Smith of Palmerston North, NZ visits the Manawatu Multicultural Center to talk with migrants, volunteers and refugees who are new comers to the country and the Manawatu area. Plus, the mayor tells us his favorite place to visit in Palmerston North. We also talk with Mayette Maling-Cope, a life long educator who volunteers her time teaching English as a second language to new comers to New Zealand at the centre. A big thank you to Meriam Findlay and her volunteers who run the centre which in many cases is the gateway for migrants and refugees to the area. To learn more about MMC check out the website http://www.mmcnz.org.nz/home

In this podcast of Coffee Chat, Stu and Victoria talk about Author Rod Haines and his book 'Armless Not Brainless' the Manawatu Multicultural Center of Palmerston North, Jazz music, and news from around the world. Listen to Coffee Chat weekly www.icradio.info

It's Monday's Coffee Chat at International Connection Radio and in today's show we talk about Bec's and Garry's Adult Pizza Party, World's Largest plane in Perth, AU, NZ kids tooth decay, Stupid criminals, and Bus crash in Southern Texas killing seven people. Join us weekly at 9 am NZTZ www.icradio.info

Broadcaster, Stu Frith and Journalist Victoria Gaither, bring you Coffee Chat, a 30 minute show with news and conversation. In today's show, they feature and highlight the Rotary Club of Foxton, New Zealand which has been serving the Foxton community since 1963. A big thank you to club President Chrissy and Charlie Pedersen and Logan Wilson for inviting Victoria to speak at the meeting about International Connection Radio. To learn more about the Rotary Club of Foxton follow them on face book https://www.facebook.com/Foxton-Rotary-Club-178946785513212/?fref=ts

In this edition of Coffee Chat, Stu and Victoria talk about criminals stealing meat from grocery stores in NZ, 700 woman come forward seeking paternity tests claiming Prince fathered their children, Budweiser changes logo to 'America' for elections, and why a man shots his brother over a cheeseburger. Those stories and great music on Coffee Chat. Listen weekly www.icradio.info

Kicking off their first rugby game at Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre in Rongotea, New Zealand the Kia Toa U 8 Hurricanes won their first victory with a score of 11-7. Coach Nathan Seator talks with American Journalist Victoria Gaither of International Connection Radio about the game and why it's important the kids learn valuable lessons from rugby. We are looking at future All Black players from this team! Go Blue

Around the World brings you to Foxton and Foxton Beach, New Zealand... Janine Smart, Foxton Community Board Chair and Cathy McCartney, Project Manager - Strategic Projects Horowhenua talk about new projects taking place in Foxton and why its a community to visit in NZ. Take a look at this video and learn more about the plans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAGxYM0AkkU&feature=youtu.be

Join New Zealand Broadcaster, Stu Frith and American Journalist, Victoria Gaither on Coffee Chat as they bring you the breaking news of Prince's death. Prince publicist confirmed he died today. He was 57. The singer was found unresponsive in an elevator inside his studio at his Minnesota home. Social media has been a place fans are flocking to as away of expressing their sadness and grief. This podcast continues snippets from major USA news outlets. Listen to Coffee Chat weekly 9 am www.icradio.info

Originally from New Zealand but now living in Australia, Singer Don Allen talks with New Zealand Broadcaster, Stu Frith on ICR. Listen to how Don made it big with listeners with his song 'Talking Dirty' to me to learn more about him http://www.donallen.com.au/

It's Coffee Chat with Stu and Vic and on Today's show we talk about why a US mother shoots her kids i-phone, outrageous wedding proposals, Sky TV rolling out new screen, Sir Tom Jones's wife dies in LA, CA, and more much on Coffee Chat. Join us weekly at 9 am www.icradio.info