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On the road with Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker
10:10 AM.Our road trip guest today may have grown up in a castle but insists she's no princess. Sophie Barker is Dunedin's new mayor - just the second woman to wear the city's mayoral chains. She's led a… Read more Audio
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No Branch? No Problem: How a Banking Bus Is Bridging
9:40 AM.For many of us, internet banking has made everyday finances effortless - paying bills, transferring money, even managing travel overseas can all be done from a phone. But that convenience isn't… Read more Audio
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Keeping athletics on track for over 50 years
9:25 AM.Sylvia and Peter Maunder have spent countless hours travelling to meetings, officiating competitions, and working to ensure the sport of athletics runs smoothly at every level. In recognition of the… Read more Audio
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Our Right to Wander
9:10 AM.The Outdoor Access Commission has just this morning released its report on the state of public land access in Aotearoa New Zealand. Anna is joined by Dan Wildy, the Chief Executive of the Outdoor… Read more Audio
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Best summer Swimming Spots Around Aotearoa
11:45 AM.From secluded sandy bays to crystal-clear alpine lakes, hidden lagoons, rivers and beaches, Aotearoa is full of places to jump in the water. Nicola McCloy, author of Jump In - An Insider's Guide to… Read more Audio
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Supporting Local Music
11:20 AM.This season on Summer Times, we're backing local artists. Over the next three weeks, we'll be playing a brand-new release from a New Zealand musician every day. Before the first track spins, NZ On Air… Read more Audio
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Museum Stop: Timber Museum Putaruru
11:10 AM.Our museum stop today is right off State Highway One in Waikato. The New Zealand Timber Museum just outside Putaruru plots the history of the timber industry which has helped shape the region's… Read more Audio
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Road Trip: Sir Ashley Bloomfield
10:10 AM.Best known for leading New Zealand's COVID-19 health response as Director-General of Health, Sir Ashley Bloomfield joins Anna to talk about his ideal NZ road trip - including the must-have snacks… Read more Audio
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NZ Place Names History
9:40 AM.Why do our towns and cities have the names they do? Which ones come from Maori, which from settlers, and which have quirky stories behind them? Peter Dowling joins us to explore all this and more… Read more Audio
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Dr Arif Saeid recipient of New Year's Honour
9:30 AM.Dr Arif Saeid arrived in New Zealand 25 years ago, and since then has been working with, and advocating for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. Dr Saeid has also been President of the Refugee… Read more Audio
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Anyone for tennis?
9:20 AM.The ASB Classic is back for 2026 and it's already shaping up as a crowd-pleaser. Twenty-two players are confirmed, with big names returning alongside some exciting new talent. Tournament Director… Read more Audio
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Update from Venezuela
9:10 AM.A day after the capture of the Venezuelan president his wife, the country has denounced the US strikes as "military aggression". Venezuela's Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino says a large part of… Read more Audio
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Music review with DJ Sticky Fingers
11:40 AM.Rounding off three weeks of Summer Times with the enigmatic Brad Warrington aka DJ Sticky Fingers spinning some beloved Kiwi classics. Read more Audio
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Tech talk with Finn Hogan
11:25 AM.Tech expert Finn Hogan joins Anna Thomas to look at the Stargate announcement from President Trump, AI under the microscope in Hollywood this Oscars season, and Elon Musk's alleged cheating in a New… Read more Audio
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Talking tinnitus with senior clinical audiologist Duncan Hann
11:08 AM.Duncan Hann used to actually suffer from tinnitus - a persistent ringing in the ears - while playing in bands, which eventually led to a master's thesis in tinnitus. Read more Audio
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Museum stop: Steampunk HQ
10:45 AM.Housed in a stunning limestone building, the museum takes you inside the fascinating world of steampunk - a Victorian view of the future where everything is powered by steam. Read more Audio
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Road Trip: Greg Foran
10:08 AM.From humble beginnings stocking supermarket shelves in Hamilton, today's road trip guest worked his way up to become CEO of Walmart in the U.S. before deciding it was time to come home. Read more Audio
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Back to school tips
9:45 AM.Transitioning back to the school routine, navigating friendships, and getting enough sleep are among the myriad of challenges young people deal with once they get back to the classroom. Read more Audio
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Timor-Leste's bid to join the ICC
9:30 AM.Self-confessed "cricket tragic" Mark Young was in Timor Leste with the VSA, and when he saw locals playing cricket with homemade gear, he decided to do something about it. Read more Audio
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Looking for Aotearoa's next 'Middle Earth moment'
9:10 AM.Joy Keene, the executive director of the New Zealand Game Developers Association, joins Anna Thomas to talk about what's coming next from the homegrown industry. Read more Audio
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Ian Martyn: Medals Reunited
11:45 AM.Ian Martyn founded Medals Reunited 15 years ago. He not only traces their history, and discovers some of the incredible stories behind them, but reunites them with their families. Read more Audio
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Duck Island ice cream celebrates its 10th birthday
11:30 AM.Kiwis eat more ice cream per capita than any other country, and the deluxe flavours of Duck Island have cemented the brand as a national favourite. Read more Audio
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Chris Blaze: The Fire Ninja
11:20 AM.His show has been described as the planet's greatest ninja-style fire act, with nine international awards up his sleeve, and he's coming to Auckland this weekend. Read more Audio
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Museum stop: New Zealand Police Museum
11:10 AM.With over 20,000 visitors a year, the New Zealand Police Museum contains evidence from some of New Zealand's most infamous crimes - and while the adults are busy with that, the kids can try on police… Read more Audio
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Road Trip: Dr Marc Shaw
10:08 AM.Step into Dr Marc Shaw's office and you'll be immediately transported to far-flung places: fascinating items like masks, flags, and photos of him in remote and exotic places rubbing shoulders with… Read more Audio
