Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on death threats, social media ban and Wellington's amalgamation

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins joined Nick Mills in the studio this morning for his monthly chat but was threatened by a man on the way to the interview. Hipkins recounted the incident to Mills.  "We went onto the waterfront he clearly got out of his car and came and told me he was going to throw me…

Mel Parsons reflects on Dolly Parton's influence and her new album 'Castle Hill'

Kiwi singer-songwriter Mel Parsons joins Nick Mills on the show this morning to chat the huge success of her new album, upcoming tour and reflect on the impact of Dolly Parton in the industry.  Parson's newest album Castle Hill is her first to reach Number 1 in the New Zealand charts.  Nick finds…

Jon Stevens with Nick Mills on his Noiseworks & INXS Collection '26 Tour

Legendary New Zealand singer Jon Stevens brings his Noiseworks & INXS Collection Tour '26 to his hometown Wellington next month. Jon is back performing hits from the legendary bands that catapulted him into Aussie Rock Royalty. He joined Nick Mills to discuss his prominent career across the Tasma…

Business Panel: City Councillor Karl Tiefenbacher and restaurateur Raf de Gregorio

For this week's business panel, Nick was joined by Kaffee Eis owner and Wellington City Councillor Karl Tiefenbacher, and owner of Wellington's Napoli restaurant Raf de Gregorio. Tiefenbacher spoke about the frustration of making change around the City Council table, and claimed Labour-aligned Cou…

Friday Faceoff with Dame Kerry Prendergast and Esther Robinson

For Faceoff this week, Nick is joined by former Wellington City Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and faceoff newcomer and political commentator Esther Robinson to wrap the news of the week. Starting with concerns the facts of the proposal of new bus lanes along the Harbour Quays are incorrect - found …

Councillor Andrea Compton confirms $60 million disadvantage from new bus lane proposal

Before Councillor Tony Randle's passing, he shared concerns around a bus lane proposal with other councillors including Andrea Compton, who joins Nick on the show today. Councillor Compton confirmed Randle's findings of a $60 million disadvantage from the planned Harbour Quays bus route change, wh…

Former Chair of Snapper Services says "just stop it" to Wellington's newest bus lane proposal

Experienced Wellington businessman Paul Ridley-Smith is not a fan of the Council's latest proposal of bus lanes along Harbour Quays. The former Director of Wellington Airport and chair of Snapper Services, and currently Chair of the Regulatory Standards Board has advice for the proposal: "just sto…

Friday Sports Kick-off: All Blacks vs Springboks in Johannesburg

For Friday Sports Kick-off this week Nick, Piney and Coops get ready for the All Blacks vs Springbok game Sunday morning.  They give their score predictions and takes on the line up for this hugely anticipated match.  Ruben Love is the one to watch, as he proves his place as number 10 as we led i…

Beervana director Ryan McArthur on the festival's 25th year

Wellington's Beervana fills Hnry Stadium this week, bringing some of the country’s best beer under one roof. 65 breweries will provide festival goers with all sorts of options from wacky to wonderful.  There will be international and local stands, non-alcoholic beers, "Fruju” inspired sours and e…

Music Time with James Irwin: The rise of Mel Parsons

For Music Time this week Nick and James track the rise of one of New Zealand's most talented female singer songwriters with the release of her new album and get match fit for the All Blacks with some ridiculous rugby songs. LISTEN ABOVE