The former head boy of Ashburton College has been a broadcasting legend since he was just 17! He made a splash on What Now? alongside Cath McPherson, keeping Kiwi kids entertained four years.

Si became a beloved voice of the More FM family for over two decades before taking a six-year detour into the world of talkback radio. Now, he’s back where he belongs, bringing the fun and familiarity you know and love.

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Lana Cochrane-Searle is the wife of Katie and a ‘cool stepmum’ to their young son Jay.

Originally from Dargaville, she’s a down-to-earth Kiwi chick who’ll always wear shorts no matter the weather!

She’s obsessed with the Warriors, planes, the Titanic and abandoned places. She’s smart, quick-witted and the life of the party!

She represented More FM in 2021's Celebrity Treasure Island, and 2023's Treasure Island: Fans v Faves. Unfortunately, she didn't win either season, but she was close!

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Bondy (our Phone Guy) is the most loyal man you’ll ever meet, he's been with More FM for over 20 years!

From Oamaru, he’s a family man with two loud boys and a wife who wears the pants.

He’s a total failure at anything to do with DIY, but is always the first to put his hand up to help out.

He’s even one of the leaders at his kids' scouts group and also coaches sport. He’s a total greaser and will say anything to keep the bosses happy.

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Meet Speedy, our tech-savvy More FM producer who keeps the show on track.

Quick-witted, dry and always ready with a comeback.

He loves theatre, concerts and karaoke, and knows far more about all three than he does about sport.

Born in Nelson, he’s also a proud tight arse who hates wasting money.

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Bondy admits to a kitchen habit NZ Food Safety says we should all avoid.

Who washes raw chicken?

After Simon's car is now covered in Sushi!

What is the worst thing to eat in your car?

Lana asks why jackets vanish when the precious Pokémon cards never do.

Lana makes Jay pay after another jacket goes missing

Si and Lana paid tribute to comedian Dai Henwood, who died at 48, and remembered the lives his cancer awareness work helped save. Si also shared his thoughts on grief, legacy and what a terminal diagnosis means for a whole family.

Remembering Dai Henwood

Lana guesses yucca. Speedy picks cactus. The answer has a sharper twist.

The garden plant behind 500 ACC claims a year

Speedy tries to keep it delicate. The studio makes that quite a challenge.

Speedy brings a fact he can barely say out loud

More FM meets Kate, the newly 50 GTA fan keen to pick up a controller again.

Are you a secret gamer? Si might play GTA..

Hayley’s $2,000 surprise means her final IVF round is a step closer.

Scrooge gives Hayley $2,000 towards one last IVF round

Robbie’s response to the Olivia Rodrigo comparisons is refreshingly relaxed.

Robbie Williams has no time for this Christmas song fuss

Simon wanted his halloumi wrap. Lana and Speedy had a few questions.

Simon rings his Uber Eats driver, and things get awkward

Lana thought the party was Saturday. Speedy had definitely said Friday.

Lana accidentally crashes a workmate’s 50th

Guenther reckons Liam has the talent. Getting the right car is another story.

Guenther Steiner backs Lawson’s talent, with one big catch

Lana needed someone to write her answers. Wendy took things a step further.

Lana’s exam helper did a little too much helping

Lana’s new hobby was going well… until a pūkeko wandered into the story.

Lana tries golf and gets a very unexpected birdie

Simon and Lana explore a big question: are pets on the same level as kids?

Simon opens up about his daughter's very sick cat

Simon talks ham while the Christmas roast gets a full dress rehearsal.

Would you swap Christmas cooking for McDonald’s?

Simon wants to know what makes this gnome Christmassy. Fair question?

Simon calls a Christmas gnome ugly. 

Therapy Thursday turns parking disasters into a little shared relief.

THERAPY THURSDAY: when your car got towed at the worst time

Nicholas’s kids ask for “tsunami” in their sandwiches. Salami, anyone?

Mila wants a “Whooper” from “King Burger”

Monty: “Don’t worry, Mila, Chief always does this.” Cheers, mate 😂

Trust Monty to spill Chief’s school-run secrets

Lana draws the line at sharing the good pillow. Fair enough?

Share a life? Sure. Share a pillow? Absolutely not.

Simon’s guest reckons Liam may need to leave the Red Bull family to win big.

Could leaving Red Bull unlock Liam Lawson’s title dream?

No, the Tongan flag has nothing to do with the Red Cross

Community Page Rage: The Tongan flag

Simon wants to find Bella a partner. Has he asked her? Not exactly…

Simon plays matchmaker… without asking his daughter

Simon says a lie is a lie, even when it’s wrapped up as a white one.

Simon declares war on white lies

Lily steps in with the kindest defence after Simon’s horse-dare backlash.

We read the comments on Si's youtube video

One little lunchbox name sparked a full-on studio pronunciation showdown.

How do you say Sistema

Si and Lana packed big laughs, football chants and unforgettable UK moments.

Catch Si and Lana’s UK adventure highlights

Si and Lana found history, hustle and plenty to love around every corner.

Si and Lana look back on their brilliant London adventure

Does Simon finally pat the Horse?

Will Simon actually pat the horse?

Simon hates UK Coffee

Justin Bieber has reportedly been spotted at Te Atatū Links

Justin Bieber reportedly tees off in Te Atatū

Lana’s heard Costco could be eyeing a spot near Christchurch Airport.

Costco could be heading to Christchurch

The team checked the numbers behind London’s famously efficient Tube.

The Tube’s £3 billion secret is wild

One missed train, 210km/h and a lovely Kiwi surprise at Diddly Squat.

Si & Lana head to Clarkson's Farm

Les’ clothes rack sparked a letterbox complaint, and Belmont had thoughts.

Les gets a cheeky letter about his washing

Simon’s white tee went see-through during a frantic dash to the gate.

Simon’s airport sprint turned into a wet T-shirt contest

Our Community Page Rage has reached the community pages

Jared takes on Wairarapa’s hanging baskets

And Si has the smallest top to go with it

We're now West Ham supporters

Simon London travel plan hits a wee snag: Singapore and six hours at Changi.

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