Summer Times

Join Anna Thomas as she takes a series of roadtrips with well-known Kiwis, exploring the best food, books, podcasts, and movies to enjoy on your summer break. Plus, news, interviews, and your favourite summer tunes. Contact us at summertimes@rnz.co.nz

Music review with DJ Sticky Fingers

Rounding off three weeks of Summer Times with the enigmatic Brad Warrington aka DJ Sticky Fingers spinning some beloved Kiwi classics.

01-23
14:56

Tech talk with Finn Hogan

Tech expert Finn Hogan joins Anna Thomas to look at the Stargate announcement from President Trump, AI under the microscope in Hollywood this Oscars season, and Elon Musk's alleged cheating in a New Zealand video game.

01-23
10:50

Talking tinnitus with senior clinical audiologist Duncan Hann

Duncan Hann used to actually suffer from tinnitus - a persistent ringing in the ears - while playing in bands, which eventually led to a master's thesis in tinnitus.

01-23
13:27

Museum stop: Steampunk HQ

Housed in a stunning limestone building, the museum takes you inside the fascinating world of steampunk - a Victorian view of the future where everything is powered by steam.

01-23
04:29

Road Trip: Greg Foran

From humble beginnings stocking supermarket shelves in Hamilton, today's road trip guest worked his way up to become CEO of Walmart in the U.S. before deciding it was time to come home.

01-23
45:29

Back to school tips

Transitioning back to the school routine, navigating friendships, and getting enough sleep are among the myriad of challenges young people deal with once they get back to the classroom.

01-23
08:59

Timor-Leste's bid to join the ICC

Self-confessed "cricket tragic" Mark Young was in Timor Leste with the VSA, and when he saw locals playing cricket with homemade gear, he decided to do something about it.

01-23
13:56

Looking for Aotearoa's next 'Middle Earth moment'

Joy Keene, the executive director of the New Zealand Game Developers Association, joins Anna Thomas to talk about what's coming next from the homegrown industry.

01-23
09:09

Ian Martyn: Medals Reunited

Ian Martyn founded Medals Reunited 15 years ago. He not only traces their history, and discovers some of the incredible stories behind them, but reunites them with their families.

01-22
08:27

Duck Island ice cream celebrates its 10th birthday

Kiwis eat more ice cream per capita than any other country, and the deluxe flavours of Duck Island have cemented the brand as a national favourite.

01-22
08:48

Chris Blaze: The Fire Ninja

His show has been described as the planet's greatest ninja-style fire act, with nine international awards up his sleeve, and he's coming to Auckland this weekend.

01-22
09:15

Museum stop: New Zealand Police Museum

With over 20,000 visitors a year, the New Zealand Police Museum contains evidence from some of New Zealand's most infamous crimes - and while the adults are busy with that, the kids can try on police uniforms and take a seat on a police motorcycle.

01-22
11:27

Road Trip: Dr Marc Shaw

Step into Dr Marc Shaw's office and you'll be immediately transported to far-flung places: fascinating items like masks, flags, and photos of him in remote and exotic places rubbing shoulders with locals.

01-22
42:01

Bringing big things to the City of Sails

Annie Dundas is the Director Destination at Tataki Auckland Unlimited, responsible for drawing some of the biggest and most exciting events to New Zealand's biggest city.

01-22
09:07

Floating the key to water safety

Drowning Prevention Auckland is encouraging anyone getting out on the water to practice their key survival steps: float, breathe, signal and survive.

01-22
06:30

Biz buzz with Nona Pelletier

RNZ business reporter Nona Pelletier joins Anna to share some happenings from the business world.

01-22
12:22

Sol3 Mio singer debuts at 'the Olympics of opera'

Tenor Pene Pati made his debut at the New York Metropolitan Opera playing the lead role of the lecherous Duke in Verdi's libretto Rigoletto.

01-22
13:03

New podcast exploring concussions in rugby

'Echoes of Impact' from AUT features former All Blacks Frank Bunce and Conrad Smith, along with a range of academics weighing in on the science behind concussions and minor traumatic brain injuries.

01-21
06:26

Elephant Burma's new home in Australia

It's now been several weeks since former Auckland Zoo resident Burma came out of quarantine in Australia and her long time keeper, Andrew Coers joins us for an update.

01-21
10:26

How to make a will with Gary Fitzpatrick

Gary Fitzpatrick is the co-founder of Comac Trustees, with over 30 years' experience in estate planning, administration and management of estates and trusts.

01-21
24:27

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