Bec chats to Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix!

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix called in ahead of their Auckland show at Spark Arena for a conversation that went well beyond the usual tour chat. From early internet days and the reality of doom scrolling to the importance of staying connected in the real world, Jacoby reflected on how music s…

Jerry and Manaia chat to Ruban from The Mint Chicks!

The Mint Chicks’ landmark album, Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! is being honoured at this year's Taite Music awards with the Independent Music NZ Classic Record. Now 20 years old, the album was made by brothers Kody and Ruban Nielson, with drummer Paul Roper and bassist Michael Logie, who became renowned fo…

The Big Show chat to Neil from Villainy!

Villainy have unleashed a big new tune called Happy Waste, their singer Neill called in for a chat about Homegrown moving from Wellington to the Tron and some of the random gigs they've had this year including playing under a bridge (ala RHCP) in Tauranga. 

Bec chats to Jakob from Sublime!

After playing in Christchurch, Jakob from Sublime called in on his way to their Auckland show, ahead of their Brewtown appearance in Upper Hutt. He chatted about loving G Love, intergenerational music and answered some questions from Radio Hauraki listeners.

Greg chats to Thom from Coast Arcade!

Ever since he was a young lad growing up in the northeast of England, Coast Arcade's drummer Thom has memorised the music of Biffy Clyro. Thanks to Radio Hauraki, he got to meet them back in 2016 when he had just moved to NZ with his parents. Now, his band is opening for them. How excited is he? Ta…

Bec chats to Bush's Gavin Rossdale!

Ahead of their return to New Zealand in September, Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale called up to talk about the band’s journeys over the years, their heavier modern sound, and what fans can expect from their upcoming tour. He reflects on life on the road, the creative process behind writing music, his …

Jerry and Manaia chat to Nick from Shapeshifter

Shapeshifter are touring New Zealand this May, June and July, their bass/synth player Nick called up for a chat about where they're going and how they're celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Soulstice album.  

Greg chats to Liam from Playlunch!

Melbourne based bogan funk band Playlunch are touring New Zealand at the end of May, their singer Liam called up for a chat about the locations they'll grace in the North and South Islands and the story behind the hilarious music video to their song Keith. 

The Hauraki Breakfast chat to Neil Finn from Split Enz!

Split Enz are back on the road again, Neil Fin  called up to chat about getting the band back together, how the dynamics have changed over the years; the recent Christchurch show and the ones still to come.. 

Bec chat to Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz!

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz called in ahead of the band’s return to New Zealand for two Auckland shows. Adam talked about why he loves coming to New Zealand early to explore places like the Coromandel, the stories behind songs from the new album Butter Miracle, The Complete Suites!, and how…