John Baker
Remembering Sandy Edmonds, a 1960s pop supernova
In the mid-1960s, Sandy Edmonds was one of the biggest names in New Zealand music with hits like Daylight Saving Time. Rock'n'roll reporter John Baker reflects on the UK-born pop singer's short but… Video, Audio
John Baker on 1960s Christchurch band Chants R&B
At a time in Aotearoa when God Save the Queen was sung at the cinema and long hair was banned at school, the Chants brought their wild sound to the Christchurch music scene. Rock and Roll champion… Audio
John Baker: Detroit rockers MC5’s impact on kiwi bands
Detroit rockers MC5 have lost a great with the death of guitarist Wayne Kramer. MC5 formed in 1963 were considered as one of the greatest rock bands of all time The band broke up amid government… Audio
John Baker: The search for Stalin's wine cellar
The hunt for a wine collection believed to have been hidden in a remote Georgian winery during the Second World War is at the centre of a new book, Stalin's Wine Cellar. First owned by Nicholas II… Audio
Pharmac 'penny pinching' with new medications - Diabetes Foundation
The Diabetes Foundation is accusing Pharmac of 'penny pinching' and says hundreds of people will die earlier than they should as a result.
The foundation says an early death is certain for 4 out of… Audio
Whakaari/White Island local on eruption
Police believe there are no survivors on Whakaari/ White Island after an eruption yesterday and are working urgently to confirm the exact number of people who have died.
Twenty-three people were… Audio
Going South - Dead Moon in NZ 1992
Influential Portland trio Dead Moon turned down shows with Nirvana in favour of a twenty-date tour of New Zealand in 1992. They made lifelong fans but also cleared out pubs along the way - John Baker… Video, Audio
"I Don't Stand For The Queen" - The story of Social End Product
The story of a 1966 New Zealand garage rock song by The Bluestars that went on to influence bands around the world. Video, Audio, Gallery
Under the Influence: The Cramps
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Cramps' first-ever New Zealand dates, John Baker talks to some of the characters who were there to bear witness. Audio
Great New Zealand Concerts - Elton John
Elton John first came to New Zealand in October 1971 at Western Springs. His second visit was February 1974 - then of course numerous times after that. He's played in Taranaki, Dunedin and Wellington… Audio
Great NZ Concerts
On the Great New Zealand Concerts show today, we're featuring Tina Turner in New Zealand in 1985 and 1993. Audio
Greatest Kiwi Concert You've Ever Seen - The Rolling Stones
This time the focus is on The Rolling Stones in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Invercargill and Dunedin in 1965 and 1973. Featured guests include formerly Invercargill based fan Dave Hogan, music… Audio
The Greatest Kiwi Concert You've Ever Seen
Dire Straits - 1986, Lancaster Park ChCh, Athletic Park Wgtn, Western Springs, Auckland. Audio
The Greatest Kiwi Concert You've Ever Seen - U2
U2; The Unforgettable Fire Tour. Christchurch, Wellington and 2 nights in Auckland at the end of August/start of September 1984. Audio
Greatest NZ Concert You've Ever Seen - ZZ Top in Auckland 1987
Somewhere near 80 thousand people turned out to see Texan rockers ZZ Top for their 1987 show at Western Springs Stadium - and the band played so loud they were banned from ever performing there again… Audio
Greatest NZ Concert - David Bowie at Athletic Park, 1983
The year was 1983, the month was November, and one of the cleverest, most inventive musicians of the time was on the cusp of global stardom, and playing Athletic Park in Wellington. With Jeremy… Audio
Greatest NZ concert you've ever seen - James Brown
This time every Tuesday, we'll be revisiting a great New Zealand concert. Today, to kick it off, we're going all the way back to 1978, when a musical phenomenon touched down on Auckland's North Shore… Audio
The Mint Chicks - F--k The Golden Youth
On 13 August 2004, The Mint Chicks' Kody and Ruban Nielson, Michael Logie and Paul Roper retreated to a secluded bach at Oakura Bay, Northland to begin a two-week recording session for what would be… Audio
World Food Prize nominee - Dr John Baker
Dr John Baker is a Feilding-based entrepreneur who has been nominated for the World Food Prize for his invention - a cross-slot seed drill which is described as the keyhole surgery of farming. Audio
The Mixtape John Baker
Tour promoter, music history enthusiast, man in the midst presents a mixtape of rock 'n' roll obscurities. Audio
