El Niño Is Here: What It Means for Our Summer w/Chris Brandolino

El Niño has officially been declared, but what does that actually mean for our summer here in Wānaka and across the South Island? We’re joined by Chris Brandolino, Principal Scientist at Earth Sciences New Zealand, to break down what El Niño is, why it matters, and the kind of weather we could see…

Powder Chutes Are Heading to R&A 2026

Powder Chutes have officially joined the R&A 2026 lineup, and lead singer Henry joined us to chat about the big announcement. Henry talks about what landing a spot at Rhythm & Alps means for the four-piece, what festival-goers can expect when they hit the stage, and the momentum building around th…

Big Comebacks, Big Dividends & A Cop on Horseback

There’s plenty happening in this morning’s headlines, from a big boost for local ratepayers to a Kiwi motorsport comeback and one police officer finding a very different way to get to work. We cover the latest local dividend delivering millions back to the community, Liam Lawson’s return to Red Bu…

Jo Kitto: Our Aspiring Law Community Champion

Meet Jo Kitto, the latest Aspiring Law Community Champion, recognised for the incredible amount of time and energy she gives back to our local community. From helping out at local schools to getting involved in community events, Jo is always willing to lend a hand. In this episode, Jo shares wher…

Retail Crime, Drink Driving & Road Rage: Police Update with Fi Roberts

Senior Sergeant Fiona Roberts from Wānaka Police joins Jack for the latest local police update. Fi talks through a recent arrest following an alleged retail theft spree, with thousands of dollars worth of property believed to have been stolen. She explains the impact retail crime has on local busi…

Wānaka’s HYROX-Style Fitness Race Is Coming

Get ready for a serious fitness challenge right here in Wānaka. In this episode, we’re joined by Grant to chat about the Wānaka Fitness Race, coming up on 28 and 29 November with CrossFit Wānaka. The format is simple but tough: eight kilometres of running, broken up by eight strength stations. It…

Rhythm & Alps 2026: Harry Gorringe Reveals the Lineup

The wait is over. The Rhythm & Alps 2026 lineup is officially out, and it’s shaping up to be a huge New Year in the Cardrona Valley. Joining us is Harry Gorringe, General Manager of Rhythm & Alps, to take us behind the scenes of putting together one of New Zealand’s biggest summer festivals. Harr…

Weight-Loss Drugs, a Murder Appeal & a Stadium Makeover

We’re diving into some of the stories making headlines today, starting with a pretty alarming one out of Dunedin, where teenagers are reportedly injecting black-market weight-loss drugs. We also head across the Tasman, where convicted mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing her triple-murder…

Flu Pressure, Weight-Loss Drugs & a Magic Trick Gone Wrong

This morning, Jack runs through some of the big stories making headlines around Wānaka and across New Zealand. We take a look at Alpine Meadows, a new Wānaka community proving popular with local families, and the latest pressure facing the country’s health system as COVID-era measures return amid …

Surf, Solar & Stinky Lunches

This morning, Jack runs through some of the big stories making headlines locally and around the South. Dunedin’s St Clair Beach is gearing up to host an international surfing competition, with around 200 surfers expected to take part. We also get into the debate over Gen Z’s office lunch habits a…