Breakfast Southland with Chitty

Hospice South CEO Pete Thompson joins Chitty to talk about an exciting new chapter for the organisation, with the opening of the Reloved by Hospice South Community Hub and the launch of a brand-new website. Pete shares what the hub will mean for patients, families and the wider community, the incredible support from local volunteers and businesses, and what's planned for the official opening celeb...

West Otago stock agent, rugby coach and all-round community man AJ Aitken joins Chitty for a catch-up on what's making news on and off the farm. They discuss Dave Rennie's AUNZ side to face the Stormers in Cape Town, debrief Southland Country's first outing of the season and look ahead to this weekend's challenge. AJ also shares his take on the current mood across the rural sector and what's happe...

The Locker Room lads are back in studio. Damon and Cameron share their thoughts on the All Blacks squad and the challenge that awaits against South Africa. Plus, Cameron gives us a farmer's perspective on how things are looking out on the land right now, including what conditions are like underfoot across the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by the Commonwealth Games, Annie Nelson joins us for our weekly catch-up and this time we're handing out our own gold, silver and bronze medals. From standout Southlanders to memorable moments across the region, we celebrate the people, achievements and stories we think deserve a place on the podium this week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liv Weatherburn is back with another life hack Grandma would definitely approve of. This week, it's a simple trick using a cotton pad and an electric toothbrush to help keep your toothbrush and toothbrush holder cleaner and fresher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charity Stars in Their Eyes Gore Winner, Lana Stevens, joins us after taking out both Overall Winner and Crowd Favourite as Avril Lavigne. We chat about the experience, the work that went into her performance, what makes this event so special for Gore, and she even gives us a live performance in the Hokonui studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With another rugby season done and dusted, Balclutha dairy farmer Mat Korteweg joins us to talk about shifting the focus back to the farm. We chat calving season, long days, new arrivals and what farmers across the south are experiencing at this busy time of year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southland District Mayor Rob Scott and Waihopai Toi Toi Community Board Chair Pamela Yorke discuss the ongoing local government amalgamation conversation. They explain the difference between the Head Start proposal and the Local Government Commission process; how local identity and community representation would be protected & what it could mean for. Southland. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Charley, Felicity and Bailiegh are back in The Little Locker Room this week, and we're talking all things pranks. Some people love them, some people hate them, and some have found themselves on the receiving end of some pretty memorable ones!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Otago's Kylie Dorr is celebrating a huge achievement after being named Supreme Winner at the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards. From starting Southern Reproductive just five years ago to building a thriving South Island-wide business, launching an AI training school, and preparing for expansion into Australia, Kylie has been on an incredible journey. We chat about business, dirt bikes, tak...

Tyla, Taryn, Kim and Shirley are in for the Locker Room Ladies this morning, and there's plenty of laughs along the way! We tackle the YSL gift basket debate that's got the internet talking. If your husband wins a luxury beauty hamper at work, should it automatically come home to you, or is it okay to gift it to a female workmate? Then we put our Kiwi knowledge to the test with a round of "Finish...

Invercargill Deputy Mayor Grant Dermody and Mayor Tom Campbell join us to discuss why Invercargill City Council has backed the proposal for a single Southland-wide unitary council. They explain what the proposal could mean for residents, local decision-making, services and the future direction of the region, as Southlanders prepare to have their say on one of the biggest governance conversations i...

Tori Moorby joins us from Glasgow as she prepares for her Commonwealth Games javelin competition this Saturday. We chat about the atmosphere in the athletes' village, her journey from local throwing circles to becoming a New Zealand record holder and Olympian, and what she's hoping to achieve on one of the biggest stages in world sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michaela Jameson is back for another round of Yay or Nay , and this time we're talking about something many of us struggle with, proper rest. Is taking time out essential for our wellbeing, or is switching off easier said than done? Michaela shares her honest thoughts and challenges us to rethink our relationship with rest.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At just 14 years old, Maggie Arthur and Lucas Miller have returned from the experience of a lifetime after representing New Zealand in Japan. The two young West Otago wrestlers spent two weeks training with Olympic and world champions in one of wrestling's strongest nations before coming home and dominating at the South Island Championships. They join us to share what they learned, what surprised...

With Gregg's instant coffee production coming to an end, Annie joins us to discuss the products we'd be lost without and what we'd be panic buying if it was about to disappear forever.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off a successful night at the 2026 Hokonui Fashion Design Awards, Dorothy McIntosh joins us to chat about her award-winning entries. Dorothy was named Best Southland Designer, taking home the Heather Paterson QSM Memorial Trophy, and also earned runner-up honours in the Ivy Clinic Open Aotearoa Award. She shares the inspiration behind her designs and what the recognition means to her. See om...

Liv Weatherburn is back with another  Life Hack Grandma Would Approve Of . This week, she’s shining a light on the humble shower cap and sharing a surprisingly clever use for it that could save you time and hassle around the house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mat Korteweg joins us for his latest on-farm update, covering the arrival of the season’s first calves and what calving looks like for his team from here. We also catch up on Clutha's win over West Taieri and look ahead to this weekend’s Otago Country Wide Shield challenge against Upper Clutha at the Balclutha Showgrounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Felicity, Charley, Bailiegh, Ada, Charlie and Jude are in The Little Locker Room chatting all things Commonwealth Games! From the athletes and countries, they're cheering for, to the sports they'd love to represent New Zealand in, the kids also dream up some hilarious new events that could one day make the Games programme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a way to celebrate 125 years! Wyndham Rugby Club capped off its jubilee season with an unbeaten record and a third straight championship title after a nail-biting 28-25 win over Edendale. Wyndham stalwart and fullback Phil "Harvey" Norman reflect on the incredible season, the club's winning culture, Andy Howes' 200-game milestone, and whether there's another season left in the tank for the ve...

Wellbeing strategist, speaker, and founder of T Kaupapa, Tuihana Ohia, is in Southland supporting a fundraising event for the Clutha and Gore Whānau Refuge. Tuihana discusses hauora, meaningful connection, and the importance of creating environments where people and communities can thrive. And a cheeky wee yarn about a certain kiwi singer who's repping her work ! See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Stock agent and coaching extraordinaire AJ Aitken joins us with an update from the countryside. AJ reflects on the final Baba celebration, discusses how things are shaping up on farm through the winter months, and provides the latest insights from the sale yards, including stock movements, market trends, and seasonal conditions across the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

As the club rugby season reaches its exciting conclusion, South Otago rugby personality Francis "Dribbles" Parker joins us for our final H.R.T. Club Rugby Scoreboard Preview of the year. Dribbles looks ahead to this weekend's club rugby finals across Southland and the wider southern region, breaking down the key match-ups, major talking points, and the teams to watch as silverware goes on the line...

The Locker Room Lads are back for another catch-up. Q Hewi, Damon and Nathan cover a wide range of topics this week, from Bird Flu concerns and the future of cement production to Datagrid's proposed multi-billion-dollar AI facility near Makarewa. With questions around water use, energy demand and what it could mean for Southland, the lads dive into one of the region's biggest talking points. See o...