Blair Dowling talks to John Bishop about 25 years in comedy and riding in NZ

I was lucky enough to catch up with comedian John Bishop, who’s performing at Claudelands in Hamilton this Thursday. John’s been in the comedy game for 25 years, and he’s genuinely one of my favourites. What makes him even cooler? He’s a fellow motorbike rider. While touring New Zealand, he’s been…

The Hits Rotorua: Paul chat to the cast of 'Ladies In Black'

The new show from Rotorua Musical Theatre is coming up, so Paul caught up with a couple of cast members to find out what the show is all about.

Adam & Megan: Our response for unfortunate billboard miss-spell

We all make mistakes ... some, bigger than others. Unfortunately, that was the case for a large billboard on Tennyson Street in Napier, which misspelt the name of Central Hawke's Bay Town.  The digital billboard boasted how Meridian powers the Bay ‘from Waipukaraua to Wairoa’. Unfortunately for …

Callum & P: Mitch James on his decision to quit music

Kiwi singer Mitch James joined us on The Hits. He opened up about the reasons behind his decision to quit music.

Blair Dowling chats to Van Kilburn about Relay For Life Waikato

Relay For Life is a chance to set yourself a challenge, have fun and raise funds for the  Cancer Society.  Everyone and anyone can be involved, Hamilton, Saturday, March 16th at Claudelands Event Centre Brooklyn Road, Claudelands 10.00am - 10.00pm.  Blair Dowling caught up with Van Kilburn to tal…

Adam & Megan: Remembering Cyclone Gabrielle one year on - Part 1

Adam & Megan talk with Rikki Reed Davis A Hawke's Bay local who found himself in the thick of the initial cyclone devastation, freezing cold, and clinging to a tree in Esk Valley he was rescued by the quote of the year 2023 holders  Mikey Kihi, Rikki Kihi and Morehu Maxwell. "Nah, we're just three …

Adam & Megan: Remembering Cyclone Gabrielle one year on - Part 2

Adam & Megan talk to Stacey Trotter. The Hits Hawke's Bay spoke with Stacey as she was evacuated one year ago, and she spoke of the recovery, life after the cyclone, and what it feels like to live in a new home that "doesn't feel like your own".

Adam & Megan: Remembering Cyclone Gabrielle one year on - Part 3

Adam & Megan talk to Greg Miller, an Esk Valley local and owner of Valley D'vine restaurant. His venue became a hub for residents and for Mental Health support in the months following Cyclone Gabrielle. Greg was already well known for his support and fundraising for Gumboot Friday and was a huge su…

Blair Dowling talks to Aimee Nooyen about 'Nature In The City'

During the recent school holidays, the Hamilton City Council released a brand new app called "Nature In The City" to supercharge the existing "Nature In The City" program.   The goal of "Nature In The City" is to restore Hamilton’s native vegetation cover from less than 2% to 10% by 2050. That’s h…

The Hits at AIMS Games Indoor Bowls

It's the last day of AIMS Games for 2023! The sun came out for us as we made our way to Baypark Stadium to catch up with some people from the Indoor Bowls. Thank you to all of those we caught up with at this year's games. We hope you've enjoyed listening. See you in 2024!