James Cameron on Avatar: Fire and Ash's dark plot, iconic line from Kiwi star and more

The Oscar-winning director sat down with rova to discuss why the third instalment of the Avatar franchise packs such an emotional gut-punch.

Tongan Short Film Lea Tupu’anga / Mother Tongue emerges as an Oscar Contender

With more than 20 international festival selections and multiple awards under its belt, the film has built the kind of critical foundation often required for Oscars recognition

TIZZA | live in the mix from BlueSky FIJI

TIZZA | live in the mix from BlueSky FIJI

How To Improve Rugby In 2026: Tony Johnson’s Wishlist | DSPN

Tony Johnson brings us six bold ideas to improve rugby, from TMOs to scrums to kicking battles, sparking one of our best debates of the year.

Te Pāti Māori COLLAPSES As National Rebounds In New Poll | Duncan Garner

National gets its best poll of the year as the left collapses and Te Pāti Māori implodes. Duncan and David Farrar unpack the numbers and the fallout. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz

Foley dropped by The Edge studio to perform their brand new single, 'Foley,' and we can't get enough of this duo

We're calling it right now, Foley has delivered one of the songs of the summer with this banger. The indie pop duo stopped by The Edge studio to perform an acoustic version of their brand new single, 'Honey'.

Th’ Dudes’ Peter Urlich talks summer tours, riders & the magic of 'Bliss'

Peter Urlich sits down with The Sound’s Robert Taylor to talk pre-show nerves, backstage rituals, the surprising Sydney moment that sparked ‘Bliss’, and more, ahead of Th' Dudes' run of summer gigs for the Ready to Roll tour.

How to Prep Your Finances for Christmas and the New Year | Where's My Money

To wrap up the year, Reagan White chats with Katie and Shelly from enable.me about where Kiwis stand financially heading into 2026.

Andrew Coster Resignation: Inside the Costly Exit and Coverup | Duncan Garner

Duncan breaks down the school lunch saga that spectacularly backfired, with David Seymour explaining what really happened and why the facts didn’t match the headlines. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz

Tony Johnson Breaks Down All Blacks’ TOUGH 2027 World Cup Draw | DSPN

Tony Johnson joins us to break down the All Blacks’ 2027 World Cup draw, the coaching questions, and what this year really told us about the team. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz

Does it Double Mega-Mix 2025 | George Drive

WE ARE SO BACK! Sin and Brook from George Drive return with another extended edition of the world-famous Does It Double. Join the chaos for the fourth year of the Does It Double Mega-Mix. One wheel. All gas. No brakes.

Tradies at War: Electricians Think They’re Better Than Builders

It's Electricians vs. The World

Six60 introduce their brand new song and upcoming gig of a Lifetime

The boys of Six60 are back and with a brand new song!

Rohaan | In The Mix

Rohaan joined George Drive in-studio for a live mix!

Kaylee Bell Opens Up About Motherhood, Touring, And Jelly Roll

Kaylee Bell joins us to talk motherhood, touring, Jelly Roll, new music, and the community that’s grown around her shows in what’s been her biggest year yet. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz

Our Ozzy Osbourne tribute on what would've been his 77th birthday

As the world celebrates what would've been Ozzy Osbourne's 77th birthday today, we thought we'd reshare our tribute to him 🦇🖤

Mai Morning Crew's spotify wrapped revealed

who's got the best top song?

Young Franco | In The Mix

Young Franco joined George Drive in-studio for a live mix!

IKEA NZ Sneak Peek

We got to take a look inside IKEA Sylvia Park ahead of the grand opening....

Rates Cap Flop! National's Masterclass In Being Useless | Duncan Garner

Duncan tears into the government’s delayed 2029 rates cap, joined by Jordan Williams as they unpack why councils will surge rates long before any cap arrives.

The story behind Th' Dudes legendary kiwi tune 'Bliss'

Frontman Peter Urlich on the origin and legacy of Th' Dudes' kiwi classic, 'Bliss', and the band's upcoming summer tour for Ready to Roll.

Taste-testing IKEA NZ food

We got our mitts on the famous meatballs before the big opening.

A Love Letter to Mexican Food, Family & Culture | Mana Meals

Storme visited Sagrado Cantina, one of the best Mexican food spots. Located in St. Kevin's Arcade on Karangahape Road in Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) CBD. Storme chose the must-have tacos, while Jorge (the owner of Sagrado Cantina) brought out two of his specials, the Sope and House Mole with chicken.

When you don't listen to the full story

Nickson got way too excited after hearing only half of what web girl Arju said, the full story is hilarious.