Music
On the road with Nigel Hampton
Nigel Hampton KC joins Anna to soundtrack his perfect road trip. Nigel's selections: Johnny Cash - Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down, Cleo Laine - He Was Beautiful, Leonard Cohen - Anthem, Don McLean -… Audio
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dead at 78
The rhythm guitarist helped guide the legendary American band through decades of change and success.
Hymns on Sunday, 11 January 2026
In this week's Summer Hymn Requests, you can hear a recording of The Lord's My Shepherd from Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee service in 2012, there's a song by English composer John Rutter, and… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 10 January 2026
On this week's 2 hour summer edition of Nashville Babylon there's blues from Slim Harpo and Big Mama Thornton, ska and reggae courtesy of Desmond Dekker and Althea & Donna, classic soul from Otis… Audio
Firsts, Favourites and Funerals: Scotty Stevenson
Scotty 'Sumo' Stevenson has been commenting on and writing about major sporting events for the past 20 years. He joins Summer Weekends to talk about the highlights and lowlights, and to play songs… Audio
The Logg Cabin: 9 January 2026
It's another special Summer Edition of the Logg Cabin this week as Mark dives into infectious rhythms of Latin Music. From classic Nuyorican soul and boogaloo to the central sounds of Salsa and Cumbia… Audio
On & On: 9 January 2026
On this week's show Christopher Tubbs eases into the evening with new northern soul from Ruff Dug, melodic Mediterranean vibes from Azure, turns back the clock with Richie Havens and Herb Alpert and… Audio
Folk singer Tom Cunliffe performs live
Tom Cunliffe is a London-born Zealand-based folk artist. He's just released his fourth and latest album, Spit Out Your Gum. Recorded at Auckland's Roundhead Studios, the album consists of nine tracks… Audio
On the road with Rachel Taulelei
Today we hit the road with Rachel Taulelei, who has been awarded a New Year Honour in 2026 for her services to business, Maori and governance. Rachel's selections: Stevie Wonder - As Luther Vandross -… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 January
South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings… Audio
On the road with Richard Chambers
The Commissioner of Police, Richard Chambers, selects tracks to soundtrack his ideal road trip. Richard's selections: Billy Joel - Piano man New Radicals - You Get What You Give Queen - Radio Ga Ga… Audio
Major music act pulls out of two upcoming Kiwi festivals
Norwegian electronic music duo Röyksopp will be a no-show at Splore and Electric Avenue, organisers have confirmed.
Hoodoo Gurus to hit the road with Joan Jett and Iggy Pop
For over 40 years Aussie rockers Hoodoo Gurus have entertained crowds with their punk-tinged sound. This summer they're pairing up with the legends of rock, Joan Jett and Iggy Pop, for the Summer… Audio
Supporting Local Music
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… Audio
Live: Jenny Mitchell at The Piano - 21 August 2025
Listen to award-winning singer-songwriter Jenny Mitchell performing live at the Piano in Otautahi Christchurch as part of her homecoming Forest House tour in August 2025. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 4 January 2026
Summer Hymn Requests gets off to great start this week with Charles Wesley's well-loved hymn, And can it be. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 3 January 2026
On this week's summer edition of Nashville Babylon, there's classic blues from Hound Dog Taylor and Big Mama Thornton, reggae courtesy of Jackie Mittoo, garage rock from the Standells, Jimmy Cliff… Audio
The Logg Cabin: 2 January 2026
It's a special Summer Edition of the Logg Cabin this week as Mark Williams aka Loggy Logg quickly discovers that not only is it hard to fit all his selection of soul jams into an hour, there's also a… Audio
On & On: 2 January 2026
On this week's show Christopher Tubbs heads to the deep end of the dancefloor with a cosmic classic courtesy of Red Rack'em, Balearic bliss by A Man Called Adam, infectious funk from South Africa and… Audio
NZSO - Four Seasons
Exciting Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto performs Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and conducts the Third Symphony by early Romantic composer Louise Farrenc.
Recorded at the Michael Fowler Centre… Audio
